Don’t think about blue elephants.

One who heard us was a woman named Lydia…The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.

Acts 16:14

Now you’re imagining a blue elephant, right? The human brain is a complex biochemical machine with a limited capacity for attention and a high capacity for suggestibility. In the world today, there is an entire industry bent on capturing your attention and guiding your thoughts…and some days it works! How many hours per week is your mind absorbed with what you see and hear in popular media?

According to the Bible, one of the first people in Europe to enter into relationship with Jesus was a businesswoman named Lydia. The scripture specifically says God opened Lydia’s heart to receive the message Paul was speaking. She had only to open her ears.

God has already done His part in preparing hearts to hear His message. Pray right now for your fellow citizens – particularly those working in government and leadership positions – to escape the media maze and attend to the needs of their soul. With prepared hearts and open ears, an entire American generation can quit being distracted by the blue elephants and start being transformed by the love of Christ.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 44:1-8