Seek Jesus earnestly now and take his warning seriously

Put it off and wait until it feels more convenient

Treat knowing about Jesus as the same thing as coming to him

Assume distance from Jesus does not really matter

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I have searched for life apart from you, and I have sinned. 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. Come into my life, lead me, and make me yours. Amen.

Come to Jesus and Be Found

Lord, revive your Church. Where we have grown casual, teach us to seek you with whole hearts. Keep us from empty searching that never meets you, and make us a people who listen, repent, and draw near while you are calling. Awaken us again, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Wake Your People to Seek You

Pray by naming one place where you feel far from Jesus, asking him to show you what keeps you distant, and asking for one clear step of response today.

Pray Through the Distance

Father, I confess that I have often sought you half-heartedly, on my own terms, or only when it was convenient. Forgive me. Turn my heart back to Jesus and make me ready to respond when you speak, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

From Half-Hearted Seeking to Honest Turning

Bring these to God: gratitude that Jesus speaks plainly; thanks that he warns before people drift too far; a desire to take his words seriously; and a willingness to seek him with humility.

Thank You for a Clear Warning

Father, I lift up those who are searching for meaning, peace, or truth and still feel empty. Meet them in their search, draw them to Jesus, and keep them from giving up in discouragement, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

For Those Who Are Still Searching

ζητήσετέ{zee-tee-se-TE###zee-tee-seh-TEH###you will seek} με{me###meh###me} καὶ{KE###KEH###and} οὐχ{ookh###ookh###not} εὑρήσετε{hev-REE-se-te###hehv-REE-seh-teh###you will find} καὶ{KE###KEH###and} ὅπου{HO-poo###HOH-poo###where} εἰμὶ{ee-MEE###ee-MEE###am} ἐγὼ{e-GO###eh-GOH###I} ὑμεῖς{hee-MEES###hee-MEES###you} οὐ{oo###oo###not} δύνασθε{THEE-na-sthe###THEE-nah-stheh###are able} ἐλθεῖν{el-THEEN###ehl-THEEN###to come}

John 7:34 — Audio GuideTAB

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