Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
ENTER. Write down or say out loud 3-5 things you’re thankful for from the last 24 hours. (Psalm 100:4)
Pick a song from one of our Spotify Playlists and let it play in the background.
FOCUS. Breathe in & pray, Jesus I come to you. Pause & hold. Breathe out & pray, You give me rest. Repeat.
READ. Our Scripture Focus is Matthew 11:28. Try memorizing it during this study!
Today’s reading is from Nehemiah 7:73, Nehemiah 8:1-12, Exodus 23:12, Psalm 92:1-5, Psalm 116 & Isaiah 58
THINK. A Thought from Pastor Dave…
Now that you have spent two weeks reading Scripture about God’s heart for us to receive and pursue rest only He can offer, reflect on your time in God’s Word and respond by answering a few questions…
What does it mean to pursue rest? Receive rest? What was surprising about God’s perspective on rest? Are there any lies you have been believing about rest? What do you now know to be true? What has been preventing you from pursuing and receiving rest? Fear? Pride? Approval seeking? Lack of planning/prioritization? Something else? How do you want to prioritize and proactively pursue rest in your life in this season/moving forward? Are there ways you can serve others in their pursuit of rest? We’ll never find true rest on our own. Consider sharing your answers and practicing rest with a trusted friend or mentor who will encourage your desire to receive rest and hold you accountable in your pursuit of it.
ASK. After each day’s reading, ask the following SOS Questions and write down your thoughts.
What does it (S) say? What is the main point? What does it teach you about God (Jesus), people, or yourself?
What can I (O) obey? What can you apply (practice) from this passage today?
What truth can I (S) share? Who can you share what you’re learning with today?
PRAY. Pray the Lord’s Prayer or use one of the other resources at paradoxchurch.com/pray to guide you.
TALK. That was our take on today’s reading - what’s yours? Share thoughts and ask questions in the forum.
SHARE. Stay focused with a friend! Invite them to text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.
Stay focused on Jesus today, and make it a great one!