If it's taken the place where only Jesus belongs, get rid of it.

Main message: Remove anything in your life that competes with giving Jesus your full attention, and actively replace those distractions with a focused pursuit of Christ.

Key points:

• Identify idols/distractions (sports, video games, materialism, unhealthy relationships, social media) that take Jesus' place in your heart.
• These things aren't necessarily evil, but become harmful when they usurp the devotion meant for Jesus.
• Such distractions can damage marriage, parenting, and fruitful relationships.
• You can't only remove the distractions; you must replace them with a new, Christ-centered focus.
• Live out this replacement by "running the race" with endurance, looking to Jesus as the author and finisher of faith.

Scriptures mentioned: Hebrews 12:1-2