See Jesus Today. No Distractions

Opening Thought

A few days ago my friend Dave sent me a short yet timely message that said, “See Jesus today, no distractions.” Those words have been stirring in my heart ever since. It felt like both an invitation and a reminder. I thought about how many mornings I set out to focus on the Lord, yet my attention drifts as the noise of the day begins. Even good things like work, family, and responsibilities can quietly take His place if I am not careful.

Scripture Readings

Hebrews 12:2 – “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.”

Psalm 27:4 – “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.”

Luke 10:41–42 – “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed or indeed only one.”

Reflection

Seeing Jesus is more than a morning prayer or a quick reading of Scripture. It is a posture of the heart that says, “Lord, You are my priority, everything else can wait.” The enemy often does not attack us with something obvious. Instead he uses distraction. He fills our day with urgent but unimportant things until the most important thing, seeing Jesus, gets lost. When our focus is on Him, we respond with grace instead of reacting in frustration. We rest instead of striving. We live anchored instead of adrift.

Application

Pause before you start. Before checking your phone, email, or to-do list, sit quietly and pray, “Lord, I want to see You first today.”

Choose one verse to carry with you. Repeat it when distractions start to pull you away from Him.

Limit what captures your attention. Silence unnecessary notifications or take a short break from social media.

Create small moments with Jesus. Whisper His name as you drive, thank Him in the middle of your work, or step outside and notice His creation.

Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, today I choose to see You above everything else. Remove the clutter in my mind and guard my heart from distractions. Keep my thoughts fixed on You from the moment I wake until I lay my head down tonight. May I not miss a single moment You are showing Yourself to me. Amen.