If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit my sin and my need for you. I have gone my own way and I cannot save myself. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and trust you as my Lord and Savior. Hold me close and keep me from drifting away. Amen.

Come to Jesus

Lord, revive your church with ears that hear your Son's warnings as love. Where we have become careless, slow us down; where we have drifted, draw us back; where faith is weak, make us steadfast. Keep your people from wandering and make us a people who listen and obey, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Wake Your Church to Listen

Thank you, Lord, that Jesus speaks ahead of time to guard his people. Thank you that his warnings are not rejection but care, and that he tells the truth to keep faith alive and steady.

Thank You for Protective Warnings

Father, give me a humble heart that takes Jesus' words seriously. Protect me from drifting, from ignoring what I know is true, and from setting my own path above his. Teach me to trust his voice and follow it today, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Keep Me Steady

Name one area where Jesus is calling you to pay attention. Ask God for the grace to obey, one concrete step to take, and the courage to keep going when it is hard.

Pray Through One Warning

Pray for a person you know who is confused, discouraged, or close to giving up. Ask the Lord to use Jesus' words to steady their faith, protect them from drifting, and bring them back to trust.

For Someone Who Is Wavering

Ταῦτα{TAF-ta###TAHF-tah###these things} λελάληκα{le-LA-lee-ka###leh-LAH-lee-kah###I have spoken} ὑμῖν{hee-MEEN###hee-MEEN###to you} ἵνα{HI-na###HEE-nah###so that} μὴ{MEE###MEE###not} σκανδαλισθῆτε.{skan-da-lis-STEE-te###skahn-dah-lees-STEE-teh###you may not stumble}

John 16:1 — FormalTAB

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