“The Secret to Staying Focused in a Busy World”

Soul Threads Purposeful Living Series

We live in a culture that treats busyness as a badge of honor. Meetings, responsibilities, deadlines, and expectations can easily pull us into a rhythm that keeps us moving… but not always moving toward purpose.

Some days, our schedules look full but our spirits feel empty. Our minds are running, but our hearts are tired. And the truth is simple: We cannot hear God clearly if we never slow down long enough to listen. That’s why I began guarding what I call my “me-time moments.” These moments are not about escaping responsibility. They are about strengthening my focus. They are the intentional pauses where I breathe deeply, sit quietly, and allow God to reset my spirit.

In these sacred pauses, God has deposited clarity, direction, peace, and strategy. Not because I was doing more, but because I was doing less… with Him. The Holy Spirit gently reminds us that purpose is not executed by our personal agendas, preferences, or attempts to control the outcome. Purpose unfolds when we are led by His Word and guided by His precious Holy Spirit. When we honor the stillness, something shifts:

• Stillness Sharpens Our Discernment

  
  

  When the noise quiets, God’s voice becomes unmistakable. We begin to see what is for us and what is simply a distraction.

  
  

• Stillness Aligns Us With God’s Assignment

  
  

  Assignments are not birthed from busyness. They are birthed from obedience. When we slow down, we hear the next step God has already prepared.

  
  

• Stillness Restores Our Strength

  
  

  Purpose requires energy, focus, and emotional margin. A rested soul makes better decisions and walks with greater confidence.

  
  

• Stillness Protects Us From Drifting

  
  

  Without intentional pauses, we slip into autopilot. Stillness pulls us back to center ...back to God...back to purpose.

A Gentle Challenge for Us All

As we navigate this season, let’s refuse to let busyness steal what God is building within us. Let’s protect the moments that ground us, steady us, and keep us aligned. YOUR purpose is too precious to be guided by noise. YOUR calling is too significant to be drowned by schedules. And YOUR future is too valuable to be rushed.

Slow down long enough to hear God and watch how He accelerates your purpose.

With Grace and Purpose,

Cheryl A.S. Hurley

"Living unapologetically in purpose.

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