219. The Cost of a Scattered Life
A scattered life is more detrimental than we think.
Ever catch yourself missing moments because your mind is somewhere else? Distraction is a subtle thief that robs us of peace, presence, and purpose. In this kickoff to Undistracted October, Julie shares personal stories, biblical truth, and practical steps to help you start living with greater focus—right where you are. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.
Ever catch yourself missing moments because your mind is somewhere else? Distraction is a subtle thief that robs us of peace, presence, and purpose. In this kickoff to Undistracted October, Julie shares personal stories, biblical truth, and practical steps to help you start living with greater focus—right where you are. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.
- encouragement
- women
- scattered life
- Undistracted October
- distractions
- Right Now Matters
- real life
- abundant life
- Christian
- purpose
- peace
- presence
Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation and suddenly realized you didn’t hear a word that was said? Or rushed through a day so distracted that you can’t even recall what happened? You’re not alone. In this episode, we kick off a brand-new series—Undistracted October: Make Room for What Matters—by uncovering the real cost of a scattered life.
Distraction isn’t just a daily annoyance; it’s a subtle thief that robs us of the abundant life Jesus came to give. Julie shares from personal experience how distraction once kept her from fully living and how God used a wake-up moment to change her life. She also reflects on the two-year anniversary of her book, Right Now Matters, and why this month is the perfect time to reset our focus before the holiday season.
Together, we unpack three major costs of distraction:
Peace – Our souls feel restless and noisy when distracted.
Presence – We miss what (and who) is right in front of us.
Purpose – We lose clarity and drift from God’s calling.
Julie offers biblical encouragement from 1 Corinthians 7:35, practical reflection questions, and one simple first step you can take this week to live with greater focus. No matter your biggest distraction—your phone, your thoughts, the past, or something else—this episode will equip and encourage you to take it back.
Abundant Life Mentoring
If you’re tired of living scattered and want to step into freedom, focus, and fullness, Julie invites you to explore Abundant Life Mentoring. Only a couple spots remain are open this fall, and you can book a free 20-minute connection call through the link below.
Links in this episode:
- Last week's episode: 218. Living Life to the Fullest with Debbie Hitzel
- Read my books: Right Now Matters and the Right Now Matters Bible Study
- 1 Corinthians 7:35 NLT
- Schedule your free 20-minute Abundant Life Mentoring Connection Call
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- Find us on YouTube
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