“My personal world is noisier than it has ever been.”
Is this statement true of your personal world? Have you lived long enough in this world to perceive an increase in noise? This statement is true in my world.
If we define noise as anything that gets our attention and forces us to consider what it means for us, then the world is noisier than it has ever been for all of us. More attempts are made to get us to pay attention to messages and thoughts today than at any time in human history. Noise is everywhere.
To survive and flourish in a world where noise is everywhere and becoming impossible to ignore, we will need to define and discipline our listening. We will need to choose what noise deserves our attention. We cannot simply listen to all the noise and stay sane.
To define and discipline the noise in your world, choose which voice is the defining voice in your life. Choose carefully. Make sure this voice gets your attention at any time and in any situation. Put this voice on your list as your favorite voice. If you are a disciple of Jesus this voice should be His voice.
Next, make a list of the voices of those who genuinely have your best interest at heart. Add them to your favorites list. When they call, listen to their voice. This list may not be long, but it can grow over time.
When the voices of those who have your best interest are in order in your life, give them your attention. Do not make them compete with this noisy world to speak to you. Give them access to you.
Be careful who you add to your favorites list and block all enemies of the way to authentic life and love.
The world may be noisier than ever but we can still define and discipline our listening by only accepting voices of those who have our best interest at heart.
Bud McCord
Abide International
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