Don’t Let Distractions Keep You from Your Best

CURRENT TEACHING SERIES Life's Healing Choices - The Beatitudes

Don't Let Distractions Keep You from Your Best By Rick Warren — Aug 3, 2016 “Get wisdom; develop good judgment” (Proverbs 4:5a NLT, second edition). One of the most important tests we all face as we try to achieve what God has called us to do is cultural distractions. Can you relate to losing your focus because of any of these distractions? The distraction of popularity. If you are always worried about what other people think, you will be distracted from your destiny. The distraction of pleasure. It’s okay to have fun and feel comfort, but if that’s the primary focus of your life, you will never fulfill your destiny. The distraction of profits. You can’t serve both God and money. Making a profit shouldn’t be the primary focus of your life. The distraction of possessions. Judging your success by how much stuff you own will keep you concerned about keeping things and maintaining things. If you are going to fulfill the mission God has given you, you must dare to be different from others. Stay focused on the most important thing: your relationship with Jesus Christ.       PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >> Talk It Over Which of these distractions have kept you from achieving God’s best for your life? What practical steps do you need to take to help minimize these distractions in your life? Pray for God to give you the courage to be different and go against cultural standards. Our Gift: Life's Healing Choices Study Kit Based on Jesus’ very own words in the Beatitudes, this DVD and workbook guides you through eight critical choices that every wounded believer must make in order to experience wholeness, happiness, and healing. These essential decisions will build your trust in God even when you don’t understand his plans and your circumstances look hopeless. LEARN MORE Complete Audio Series (Purchase) Includes all complete sermons from the Rick Warren Life's Healing Choices - The Beatitudes teaching series. LEARN MORE Series Summary Message 1: ​​The Reality Choice Message 2: ​​​​​​​​​​The Hope You Need For Change Message 3: ​​​Letting Go and Letting God Message 4: ​​The Transformation Choice Message 5: ​The Growth Choice Message 6: ​​​The Sharing Choice Message 7: Breaking Free From Abuse PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST

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