Every day, our attention is under siege. Notifications buzz, headlines flash, algorithms whisper, “Look here.” Social media, phones, and the endless scroll of the internet promise connection, entertainment, even meaning. But in the rush to consume, are we missing what truly matters?
Are we noticing what is beautiful?
The way morning light spills across the kitchen table. The quiet kindness of a stranger. The sacred stillness in prayer.
Are we honoring what is good?
Not just what’s popular or trending, but what nourishes the soul—compassion, integrity, presence.
Are we seeking what is actually true?
Not just opinions or noise, but the deeper truths that endure: that we are loved, that God is near, that grace is real.
The world clamors for our attention, but the Spirit invites us to notice. To slow down. To be present. To return to the simple, sacred things that reveal God in our midst.
As we prepare for Thanksgiving in the US, lets be mindful of what truly matters. Because what we pay attention to shapes who we become.
Smitten With Goodness 
Slowing down and immersing in quiet is so helpful to hearing God speak.
After the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of a gentle blowing. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. And behold, a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” – 1 Kings 19:12-13
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