Doing exactly what Jesus asks, without trimming it down

Doing part of it now and leaving the rest for later

Waiting for a fuller explanation before acting

Choosing a different task that feels easier

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and need your mercy. I turn from my sin and from my own way. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I confess you as Lord and trust you to lead my life. Fill me with your grace and make me willing to obey your word. Amen.

Receive Jesus as Lord

Lord, revive your Church with ears that hear you and hearts that obey. Forgive our delay, our partial obedience, and our habit of choosing our own way. Make us ready to do what you say, all the way through, so your life is seen in us, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

A Church Ready to Hear

Father, help me not only to hear your instruction but to carry it out fully. Keep me from trimming your word down to what is easy, and give me a willing heart for the next step, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Grace for Complete Obedience

Give thanks for: Jesus who speaks clearly; the grace that comes through ordinary obedience; the way small acts of faith can matter in his hands.

Thanks for Clear Direction

Name one thing Jesus has already made clear to you, ask for courage to obey it fully, and ask for help to finish it without delay.

Pray About One Clear Instruction

Pray for: servants, helpers, and unseen workers; grace to carry out instructions faithfully; and a humble spirit that serves well in homes, churches, and workplaces.

For Those Who Serve

λέγει{LE-yee###LEH-yee###(He) says} αὐτοῖς{af-TEES###ahf-TEES###to them} ὁ{ho###hoh###(the)} Ἰησοῦς{ee-ee-SOOS###ee-ee-SOOS###Jesus} Γεμίσατε{ye-MEE-sa-te###yeh-MEE-sah-teh###Fill} τὰς{tas###tahs###(the)} ὑδρίας{hee-DREE-as###hee-DREE-ahs###jars} ὕδατος{HEE-tha-tos###HEE-thah-tohs###with water} καὶ{ke###keh###and} ἐγέμισαν{e-YE-mee-san###eh-YE-mee-sahn###they filled} αὐτὰς{af-TAS###ahf-TAS###them} ἕως{HE-os###HEH-ohs###to} ἄνω{A-no###AH-noh###the top}

John 2:7 — FormalTAB

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