Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
If you’re new to the Daily Focus, read this first.

WORSHIP FOCUS | 5-15 Minutes
Worship can be as simple as thanking God for who He is & what He does. (Psalm 100:4)
1. Start out by writing or saying out loud 3-5 things you’re thankful for.
2. Play or sing some worship music you love, or use a playlist from Paradox on Spotify.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS | 5-15 Minutes
Pray a simple prayer before reading, asking the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth. (John 14:26)
Today’s reading is from Genesis 3:8-10 & 22-24, Isaiah 40:3-11, Revelation 5:11-14, Revelation 21:3, 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 & Revelation 22:4&17
Highlight verses that capture your attention, and ask three simple questions as you read…
S = Say. What is the main point? What does it teach about God (Jesus) & yourself?
O = Obey. What can you apply (practice) from this passage today?
S = Share. Who can you share what you’re learning with today?

A THOUGHT FROM TODAY’S READING…
Today isn’t just any Monday - it’s the day we’ve set aside as a nation, in all our imperfection and incompletion, to remember and celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Perhaps his most well-known speech the one he gave in August of 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, entitled “I Have a Dream.” In it, of course, he outlines a vision for the future of our country in which the true meaning of “all men created equal” would be fully realized. He says, “This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with new meaning: My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims' pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring. And if America is to be a great nation, this must become true.” Become true. In that phrase, MLK affirms that this is in fact true in theory, and yet it is not yet fully true in reality. In doing so, he speaks what is known as '“prophetically” throughout Scripture. God himself gives a vision for a new future in Genesis 3 - a world that is more “true” than the one we currently experience, but not yet fully or truly realized. Isaiah and John the Baptizer did the same in reference to Jesus. John does it again in Revelation, giving vision for a new, true world that is breaking into ours - God’s kingdom. This is what prophets do - speak God’s Words and give vision for a world where they are true, while also painting a picture of the consequences of choosing not to obey. Today, God’s kingdom - a newer and truer vision of the future - is available by grace through faith as we follow Jesus. How will you live into God’s dream coming true for your life and our world, and point others to the Truth today too? - Dave Kubiak

PRAYER FOCUS | 5-15 Minutes
Prayer is a conversation that involves both talking and listening to God.
It’s often helpful to look back before moving forward. As you begin a new week, look back over the last one and ask God to meet you in this new one. This kind of reflective prayer is called an Examen.

SHARE THE FOCUS | 1-5 Minutes
1. Text someone a prayer/encouragement, or share a thought/question with us in the Forum.
2. Invite someone to read the Focus with you. Text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.

That’s all for today.
Stay focused on Jesus, and make it a great one!