*TOPIC: DISTRACTIONS, TOOLS OF THE DEVIL AGAINST BELIEVERS.*(Series 10) *Scripture Reading:* Luke 10:40-4 *"But Martha was very busy and distracted with all of her serving responsibilities; and she approached Him and said, “Lord, is it of no concern to You that my sister has left me to do the serving alone? Tell her to help me and do her part.” But the Lord replied to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered and anxious about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will not be taken away from her.”*(AMP) Welcome to another beautiful week in which you will be divinely helped in Jesus Christ name. Amen! We started observing how to overcome been distracted yesterday, we shall continue from where we stopped: *3) Stop being anxious about everything:* Those who were anxious about many things always fall to the tricks of the devil. Jesus told Martha, you worried, bothered and too anxious about everything. She had already been distracted by what she counted to be very important. Despite her been anxious, she couldn't meet up with it. And in the process, she asked if Jesus will release Mary to join her. Whenever a man think or believe that he can do it all alone, then, failure will set in because he will be distracted at long run. And that's why Jesus said we should take His burden and yoke, they're easy and light. *“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls. For My yoke is easy [to bear] and My burden is light.”*(Matt 11:28-30 AMP) *4) Keeping God's commandments:* When you carefully observe daily the commandments of God, it will be difficult for you to be distracted. *"You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not testify falsely, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.’”*(Mk 10:19 AMP). A man came to Jesus and ask Him what will he do not to be distracted and he was told to observe and keep the commandments. *The commandments of God lies in His word. Desire to know more of Him by daily meditation in His word. By this, you will be able to keep the commandments and not be distracted.* To be continue tomorrow morning by God's Grace. Good morning and do have a fruitful week, peace. *Prayer point:* Father, i receive grace to do your will with a faithful heart, help me to fix my eyes on you daily in Jesus Christ name. Amen! T.S. AFOLAYAN