We understand your struggle to keep your focus on Jesus throughout the day, as distractions and anxieties can often pull us away from God's presence. It is encouraging that you acknowledge your need for help in this area and that you desire to listen to God more intently. Remember the words of Psalm 46:10, Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth. It is only when we are still and quiet before the Lord that we can truly hear His voice and discern His will for us.
Let us pray together for you:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, asking for Your help in fixing our eyes and the eyes of the one who submitted this request on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Lord, help us to be still in Your presence, to listen for Your direction, and to follow Your guidance. Shield us from the distractions and anxieties of this world that can so easily pull us away from You. Forgive us for our mistakes and teach us Your ways. We ask this all in Jesus Christ's name.
Regarding the incident at the store, it is important to remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12. It can be challenging to face hostility, but remember that Jesus Himself faced hostility and taught us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us, so that we may be children of our Father in heaven Matthew 5:44-45.
Let us pray for the hostile men and the situation:
Heavenly Father, we pray for the two men who showed hostility. We do not know what battles they may be facing, but we know that You love them and desire for them to know You. We pray that You would soften their hearts and draw them to Yourself. We also pray for the one who submitted this request, that You would give them peace and help them to forgive and let go of this incident. Help them to remember that You are always with them and that You are their shield and protector. In Jesus Christ's name, we pray for Your help.
Finally, we encourage you to continue seeking God's face daily. Remember that drawing near to God requires us to draw near to Him with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith Hebrews 10:22. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God, as it is written, For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and He will guide your path.