I once watched a documentary called “A Football Life” that featured the Head Football Coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick. This particular documentary documented many of Coach Belichick’s interactions and situations he encountered during the 2009 National Football League season. There was one part of this documentary that always stood out to me. The Patriots just suffered a close loss to Indianapolis Colts. During that game, Coach Belichick made a decision that many viewed as controversial. During one of the first team meetings that following week, Coach Belichick reemphasized one of the bullet points on a sign in the Patriots facility. That bullet point said, “Ignore The Noise.” Essentially, do not allow what is said outside of the facility to distract you from doing what is needed to be successful.

In an ever-changing world, it can be easy to get distracted. A lot of noise can frequently be circulating through many outlets such as the news, social media, marketing advertisements, etc. A message is being sold to convince us of what is essential. Because of this, it can be easy to lose sight of our values. So how do we overcome messages sold to us that counter our values? How do we ignore the noise?

We must stay true to our values. No matter the situation, when we stay true to what is essential, nothing can cause us to fall. Proverbs 19:1 says, “Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.” Colossians 3:1-4 says, “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in
glory.”

When we have our priorities and values in line, the noise that society can bring will not deter us. Through Christ, we can overcome anything the world may bring our way.