Standing Between the Problem and the Power

What's your problem?  We have either asked, or have been asked, that question.  And the question may have been asked in a couple of different contexts.  On the one hand the intent may have been vicious; on the other hand someone may have had the best intentions with a sincere desire to help.  But if we're all honest with ourselves there is something that we can call a "problem" currently lurking in our lives.  You may call it a "challenge," but at the end of the day it's something (or someone) that has invaded your personal space in an effort to take your mind off those things that are most important.  I call them distractions.   When you are walking in God's plan and purpose for your life, distractions are everywhere.  Our job as saints is to get a handle on our distractions and recognize them for what they are.  I've had many distractions this week from different sources.  God had to show me what was really happening and how subtle satan is.  Satan does his best work in the mind, and if we're not careful, he will keep our minds cluttered with things that really don't matter in light of God's purpose for our lives.