Are you feeling a little off or out of focus? Maybe even a little scattered in your brian?

Feeling scatter-brained, unfocused, or like something is "off" can be frustrating, Today I want to encourage you and give you practical steps to overcome when you are feeling a little, off, especially when you're someone who normally has a clear vision of what you're doing.

First and foremost, the best thing to do is recognizing it and bringing it to the Lord.

Let me begin by saying, you are not alone. Even the strongest believers—people who walk closely with God—have moments when their thoughts feel jumbled. Life has a way of pulling us in different directions, and sometimes, the noise of responsibilities, worries, and even spiritual distractions can cloud our focus. Yes, even the spiritual thoughts can become distracting. 

1. Be Still and Know

📖 Psalm 46:10 – "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

When your thoughts are scattered, your first response should be stillness. That doesn’t mean inactivity—it means intentionally pausing to re-center yourself in God's presence. Take deep breaths. Step away from the clutter in your mind and surroundings. Speak out loud, “God, You are in control.” The enemy thrives on busyness and distraction, but the Holy Spirit moves in stillness.

2. Take Your Thoughts Captive

📖 2 Corinthians 10:5 – "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."

Not every thought that enters your mind deserves your attention. When you feel overwhelmed by thoughts that don’t serve you—doubts, fears, confusion—pause and ask: Is this thought from God? If it’s bringing anxiety, comparison, or condemnation, it’s likely a distraction. Replace it with truth. Speak scripture over yourself, remind yourself of God’s promises, and don’t let the enemy have real estate in your mind.

3. Seek First the Kingdom

📖 Matthew 6:33 – "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

Sometimes feeling scatter-brained is a sign that our focus has shifted. Are you trying to juggle too many things? Are you prioritizing the urgent over the important? Take a moment to realign. What is God asking you to focus on right now? Sometimes, the enemy doesn't need to stop you—he just needs to distract you. But when you set your heart on God's kingdom first, He brings clarity and order.

Practical Steps to Regain Focus

1. Pause & Pray – Take 5-10 minutes of stillness before God.

2. Write It Down – Get a journal and dump all your thoughts on paper—no filter, just release them.

3. Prioritize – Ask, What truly matters today? What is God asking me to focus on?

4. Speak Life – Declare God’s promises over yourself: "I have the mind of Christ" (1 Cor. 2:16).

5. Simplify – Sometimes, we feel scattered because we're doing too much. Ask God what needs to be let go.

Be encouraged by the Spirit of the Living God who says to you today: You are not losing focus; you are being recalibrated. God is leading you to a place of clarity, and as you walk through this, you’ll be able to guide others with wisdom and authority.