We’re too easily distracted by issues that don’t even matter. We have to grow to a place of realizing that some things are just not that important. Don’t be petty. Use your energy wisely, focusing on issues that really do matter.
If we don’t grow beyond focusing on petty matters then unfortunately we won’t accomplish very much with our lives. If we spend all of our time on petty issues how can we devote ourselves to worthy matters? How can we live the lives that God has called us to live if we fuss and fight over insignificant issues?
Don’t be petty.
Overlooking petty issues requires maturity, patience, and spiritual sight. We need spiritual sight to even be able to see that issues are petty. Some people are caught up in petty issues and don’t even realize they are petty! Let’s pray for eyes to see issues for what they really are.
“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
– Ephesians 4:1-3
We all have a calling. We are called to live worthy of our calling, with all humility, gentleness, patience, and peace.
Pay attention to the issues in your life. They may just be distractions, attempting to keep you from your life’s purpose. Keep in mind that the more time you waste on petty issues, there are real issues in your life that are actually being neglected.
When determining if issues are petty or not, ask yourself:
Does this really matter?
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