“From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him…” John 6:66.  Most people who turn back from Jesus do not do so because of blatant sin, but because of subtle shifts in priorities or non-attention to their souls.   As believers, our struggles are usually not between good and evil; but rather between good and best.  Paul states in his prayer (Philippians 1:10) that we “may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless.”

Lord, help me to keep my eyes fixed on you; protect me from competing priorities so that I may only accept the best you have for me.  Everything in me tends to focus on myself; I need your grace to help to keep my eyes on you.