Moses and Elijah were still there with them

Turn back to Jesus and let him be your main focus

Keep chasing every voice until you feel certain

Treat the most dramatic moment as the most important thing

Wait for a different sign before looking to Jesus

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, 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 trust you to forgive me and save me. Be my Lord and lead me, so that my life is centered on you. Amen.

Jesus, Be My Only Lord

Lord, revive your Church so we look up and see Jesus clearly again. Where we have been distracted by lesser things, fear, and noise, draw our hearts back to your Son. Make us a people with undivided attention, steady faith, and joyful obedience, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Bring Your Church Back to Jesus

Father, when my life feels crowded and my mind is full, help me see Jesus again. Quiet the distractions around me, steady my heart, and keep my eyes on him, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

When Everything Else Falls Away

Begin by naming one thing that has been pulling your focus away from Jesus. Ask God to help you turn back to Christ, then sit quietly for a moment and ask for one next step that keeps him first.

Pray to Re-center Your Attention

Bring these thanks to God: that Jesus is enough when everything else fades; that Christ remains when other voices disappear; that God can help your heart become steady and clear.

Thank You for Showing Us Jesus

Pray for: a person whose mind is pulled in many directions; peace that comes from seeing Jesus clearly; courage to let Christ become their main focus again.

For Someone Who Feels Scattered

ἐπάραντες{e-PA-ran-des###eh-PAH-rahn-dehs###having lifted up} δὲ{DE###DEH###and} τοὺς{TOOS###TOOS###the} ὀφθαλμοὺς{of-thal-MOOS###ohf-thahl-MOOS###eyes} αὐτῶν{af-TON###ahf-TOHN###their} οὐδένα{oo-DE-na###oo-DEH-nah###no one} εἶδον{EE-don###EE-dohn###they saw} εἰ{ee###ee###if} μὴ{MEE###MEE###not} ⸀αὐτὸν{af-TON###ahf-TOHN###him} Ἰησοῦν{ee-ee-SOON###ee-ee-SOON###Jesus} μόνον.{MO-non###MOH-nohn###only}

Matthew 17:8 — FormalTAB

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