Focus is the art of disconnecting from distractions. A distraction is anything that’s an enemy to your focus. The Apostle Paul understood this when he said, “This one thing I do…” (Philippians 3:13). What is the “one thing” that you’re giving particular attention to in this season? If you can’t answer that question it is not likely that you’re focused.
If you are spreading your energy among too many things you are simply watering down your power. If you garner all of your energy on “one thing,” you are putting the full force of your power in one place. It is the concept behind the laser. The concentration of all the energy in one small place is what results in a generation of so much power.
Creativity is the gathering of ideas and options—focus is the elimination of options. Once you have determined the most viable option, it’s imperative to eliminate every distraction. When it becomes clear what direction you should take it also becomes obvious what direction you need to avoid. If you have difficulty eliminating distractions, start practicing ignoring them.
Sometimes focus requires disconnecting from a person (or a group of people) if they are a distraction to what you have deemed to be most important. When you become clear about what you’re all about, it becomes clear who you should avoid.
Here are some additional power points on focus:
- Your focus is predicting your productivity.
- Your focus defines what you refuse to spend time on.
- Your focus may offend those who are not privy to how important it is to you.
- What you focus on is a reflection of what you have chosen to ignore.
- Focus is a force.
When you can define your focus and eliminate your distractions you can predict your results.
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Stan: This article just confirmed for me the people that I have already determined to stay away from, because we are going in two different directions. I, didn’t look at what you said as “focus”. I call those people and/or things “time stealers”. Enjoy the rest of your day. Donna
“Time Stealers…” Very nicely stated. Time stealers can break your focus. Thanks for commenting Donna!
June 4, 2015
Praise the Lord Pastor Ellis,
A Powerful Blog that is right on time and in alignment with what God has been speaking to me (DISTRACTION). This article is confirmation of what God is speaking to me and how to avoid it. Thanks Pastor Ellis.
Thanks Evangelist Triplett! I’m glad God is confirming what He is aiming to get across to you. I pray that God would multiply your ability to hear what He is saying and see what He is revealing. May uncommon blessings overtake you!
Great post, Stan! I look forward to reading more from you. Infinite blessings to you!
Thank you Stan Ellis.
This thought provoking message is right on time as I am in the midst of revamping the course of my journey. I have been semi-focused at best. Unwanted distractions do indeed limit me from focusing entirely on my current project. Family distractions seem to pull at me often. I must now begin to say no and ignore some of the pulls that hinder my focus. They are not all emergencies or of utmost importance to their survival.
Pauline,
I’m glad this post was an eye-opener. I pray that God would give you the wisdom and the power to disconnect from every distraction to the focus that He is pointing you to.