Distractions

Distractions. It's difficult at times for me to stay focused during my time with God.  It can even be tricky for me to get started on time with God.  I find my mind wandering from place to place.  I think about work. I think about home. I think about the lawn. I think about the weather.  Unfortunately, this happens all too often.  So, in order to focus on God and give Him the attention He deserves, I have to clear all distractions from the room along with all of the distractions of the day.  This is only done when I ask Him to take them.  When my mind begins to wander, I recognize the thinking and ask God to take that thought.  I also try to picture Jesus sitting on the throne as I look up at Him.  I give all of my mind and body over to Jesus through a conscious effort.  It's the only way that I can fully enter into time with Him, to make the effort to not give in to my own inattentiveness.