Sunday School 5/31/2026

Topic: HOW TO GET GOD’S ATTENTION

Lesson Text: Psalms 34:14-15

Memory Verse

“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves such as have a contrite spirit.” Psalms 34:18

LESSON INTRODUCTION

We all want God’s attention but the best way to get His attention is to give Him our full attention and pay close attention to what attracts Him even as we please Him. There are things we do to attract Him such as our attitude and actions. They go a long way in drawing attention to our lives. According to Ps. 34, God is so close to those who humble themselves before Him, when they call on Him He answers. Believers must create an atmosphere that is inviting to God’s presence.

LESSON OUTLINES

A.WAYS YOU CAN ATTRACT GOD’S ATTENTION
B. BIBLICAL INSTANCES

A. WAYS YOU CAN ATTRACT GOD’S ATTENTION

Praise – God inhabits the praises of His people (Ps. 22:3). Sincere praise is irresistible to God. When you praise God from your good heart God will stop what He is doing and attend to your case because He lives in praise and your praise will draw His attention to you.
Worship – The difference between praise and worship is that praise is more about God while worship is directly to God. When we sincerely and earnestly worship God, heaven takes notice (Jn. 4:23). It is like a sweet-smelling incense that ascends before His throne.
Prayer – God moves when His people pray. It takes more than a need to get God’s attention. There are plenty of people in need who don’t get a response from God. There is a spiritual principle that works when you ask it shall be given to you (Matt. 7:7)
Humility – Pride is at the top on the list of things God hates. When you give yourself for God, He will always come close to you and give you attention (Jam. 4:8). God resist the proud and give grace to the humble. Jam. 4:6
Repentance – Genuine repentance, which is a godly sorrow for sin, hating and torsaking sin, gams God’s attention. When someone repents from his or her sin, God moves to such a repentant soul. The Lord is near those who have a broken heart. Ps. 34:18
Faith – Nowadays we find it difficult to believe and trust God and then complain that God is far from us. Without faith you cannot please God and if you cannot please God there is no way you can gain God’s attention for your life. Heb. 11:6
Obedience – obedience is better than sacrifice (1 Sam. 15:22). When you are obedient to God, He will be more interested in you and give you His attention. Abraham obeyed God and God called him His friend.
Jam. 2:21-23
Unity – God does not bless where there is strife, He blesses unity.
What produced Pentecost? The unity of one hundred and twenty disciples who tarried together for days in prayers with one accord. Acts 2:1, Ps. 133:1-3

B. BIBLICAL INSTANCES

We must understand that as much as we want to get God’s attention, He also wants our attention. The bible is replete of many examples of people who caught God’s attention. We will name a few instances:

Simon Peter: He toiled all night but caught nothing after a night of fruitless fishing expedition. However, Peter said “At thy word” in obedience to Jesus’ command. Simon Peter obeyed the voice of Jesus and the result was a net breaking harvest of fish. Lk.
5:5
Cornelius: He was a devout man, feared the Lord, an incurable sacrificial giver, a prayerful man, and a worshiper. If you are committed in God’s service the way Cornelius was, God will draw close to you. Acts 10:1-2
Dorcas: Your good works can be a weapon for divine attention. In Acts 9:36-41, she was restored to life because of her good works. She was generous and gave alms to people during her
time.
Elisha: God responds to faith and we are encouraged to walkby faith and not by sight. 2 Kings 6:3-7 talks about the floating ax head. Elisha was quick to say where did it fall? He cut a stick and dipped it into the water and made the ax head float. Wherever you see faith, there you see God in action.
Job: A rugged determination to serve and trust God will always attract divine attention. Job trusted God and said, even though He slays me, I will trust Him. Job 13:15
King Solomon: Sacrificial giving attracts God’s attention for our lives. The bible records of King Solomon giving a 1000 burnt offering, and that same night he attracted God’s attention. After the sacrifice, God visited Him and attended to his case. 2 Chron. 1:6-7
King Jehoshaphat: Worship can attract divine attention. He demonstrated this in his battle against the people of Moab, Ammom and Mount Seir. The King appointed singers to sing and worship God. It was right there God defeated their enemies. 2 Chron. 20:21-22

Conclusion

Many Biblical characters sought the attention of God and got it. Those who fear God get God’s attention. They can depend on His strength. Ps. 147:11

Questions

What can hinder you from getting God’s attention?
What practical steps can be taken to get God’s attention?

Sunday School 5/31/2026

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