Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13 – "Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. ‘It is written,’ he said to them, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer, but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”

Reflection: Jesus cleared out the temple, removing anything that distracted from true worship. Our hearts are the temple of the Holy Spirit, yet we often let distractions, sins, and misplaced priorities take up space. Are there things in your life that need to be overturned so you can fully devote yourself to Christ?

Illustration: Picture your heart as a room cluttered with unnecessary things. What needs to be cleaned out so Jesus has room to dwell fully?
Challenge: Identify one distraction or habit that hinders your faith, and commit to removing it this week.

Application Questions:

1. What distractions most often pull you away from time with God?
2. How can you create a daily habit of keeping your heart focused on Jesus?
3. What is one thing you can remove or reduce this week to grow closer to God?

Prayer Emphasis: Pray for God to reveal distractions in your life and give you the strength to remove them.