By asking a question instead of naming him

Turn aside, stop, and make yourself available

Wait for a clearer sign before paying attention

Answer only after everything feels settled

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, you see me when I turn aside, and I need your mercy. I admit that I have sinned and gone my own way. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and ask you to call me to yourself. Be my Lord and Savior, and help me answer you with faith. Amen.

Answering Your Call

Lord, when your people are distracted, turn us aside again so we can hear you. Revive your Church with a quick ear, a willing heart, and a humble readiness to answer when you call. Keep us from missing your voice in ordinary places, and send us out attentive and obedient, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Make Your Church Ready to Hear

Pray by naming one distraction that has your attention, then ask God to help you turn aside and notice him. Wait quietly, and ask for the grace to answer with simple availability.

Turn Aside and Listen

Thank God that he notices you when you turn aside, knows you by name, and speaks personally into ordinary moments.

Thanks for Being Seen

Lord, when I feel unnoticed or unsure, help me remember that you see me. Call me back from distraction, steady my heart, and teach me to answer you with trust, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

When I Feel Unseen

Pray for someone who is sensing God's nudge but hesitating. Ask for clarity, courage to stop and listen, and a ready heart to answer.

For Those Hearing Their Name

וַיַּ֥רְא{va-YAR###vah-YAHR###(And He) saw} יְהוָ֖ה{Ye-ho-VAH###Yeh-ho-VAH###LORD} כִּ֣י{KI###KEE###that} סָ֣ר{SAR###SAAR###he turned aside} לִרְא֑וֹת{li-re-OT###lih-reh-OHT###to see} וַיִּקְרָא֩{va-yik-RA###vah-yik-RAA###(And He) called} אֵלָ֨יו{e-LAV###eh-LAAV###to him} אֱלֹהִ֜ים{e-lo-HIM###eh-loh-HEEM###God} מִתּ֣וֹךְ{mi-TOKH###mih-TOHKH###from the midst of} הַסְּנֶ֗ה{has-se-NEH###hahs-seh-NEH###the bush} וַיֹּ֛אמֶר{va-YO-mer###vah-YOH-mehr###(And) He said} מֹשֶׁ֥ה{mo-SHEH###moh-SHEH###Moses} מֹשֶׁ֖ה{mo-SHEH###moh-SHEH###Moses} וַיֹּ֥אמֶר{va-YO-mer###vah-YOH-mehr###(And) he said} הִנֵּֽנִי׃{hin-NE-ni###hin-NEH-nee###here I am}

Exodus 3:4 — Source TextTAB

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