Ask who is speaking and whether the direction is trustworthy

Pass the instruction along without checking it

Focus only on the task and ignore the source

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and followed the wrong voices. I cannot save myself. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and receive you as my Lord and Savior. Lead me in your truth and teach me to follow your voice. Amen.

Receive the Voice of Truth

Father, revive your Church so we do not rush ahead without seeking your voice. Give us humble hearts that ask who is speaking, wisdom to test what we hear, and courage to obey what is true. Make us attentive, steady, and faithful, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Awaken Your Church to Listen Well

Lord, when many voices press on me, slow me down and give me clear discernment. Teach me to ask the right questions, recognize what is trustworthy, and move only where you lead, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Discernment for Competing Voices

Give thanks for moments when God made the right path clearer, for wise people who helped you pause and listen, and for times when a careful question kept you from a foolish step.

Grateful for Clear Guidance

Pray for someone facing confusing advice, that God would give them patience, wise counsel, and peace as they sort through what they hear.

For Someone Unsure What to Trust

Pray by naming one decision you face, asking who is speaking into it, then asking God for the courage to follow only what is true.

Pray Before You Act

Ἠρώτησαν{ee-RO-ti-san###ee-ROH-tee-sahn###They asked} οὖν{OON###OON###then} αὐτόν{af-TON###ahf-TOHN###him} Τίς{TEES###TEES###Who} ἐστὶν{e-STIN###eh-STIN###is} ὁ{o###oh###(the)} ἄνθρωπος{AN-thro-pos###AHN-throh-pos###man} ὁ{o###oh###(the)} εἰπών{ee-PON###ee-POHN###who said} σοι{see###see###to you} Ἆρον{A-ron###AH-rohn###Take up} καὶ{KE###keh###and} περιπάτει{pe-ree-PA-ti###peh-ree-PAH-tee###walk}

John 5:12 — Source TextTAB

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