Distractions Poem by Boston Kelley

Lord, you want our sole focus to be on you.
Our minds should not be on things on earth
But on things of heaven.
You want us to love you with our whole being,
To pursue You wholeheartedly.

But, in our busy world, how can it be done?
So much of our lives demand our attention
That we put You in the back of our minds
Or neglect You completely

O Lord, I want more than anything to be near to You!
I desire to walk in Your Ways and be close to You
However, my days are filled with busyness
My hours demand attention that cannot be fixed on You

Help me to stay aware of You
Let my mind think great thoughts of You
So I do not forget You
Walking with You is more pleasurable than anything
That I have encountered
Experiencing spiritual growth has led me
On to the right path

Jobs, education, our personal life present
Distractions we cannot evade
How can we hope to live a life
That is fully devoted to you?

No matter what comes, no matter what we face
Help us, Lord, to stay focused on You