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.

GET FOCUSED | Worship can be as simple as thanking God for who He is & what He does. (Psalm 100:4)
Spend a few moments in silence, meditating on scripture, or writing/saying 3-5 things you’re thankful for.
Play or sing some worship music you love, or use a playlist from Paradox on Spotify.

MORNING PRAYER FOCUS | Prayer is a conversation that involves both talking and listening to God.
Choose one of the Names of God using this guide. Take time to Thank God for the ways you’ve seen Him be/do that in the past, Worship Him for it today, and Intercede (pray for) that truth for yourself and others.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS | Today’s reading is from Exodus 3:1-15
Pray a simple prayer before reading, asking the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth. (John 14:26)
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…
Have you ever asked God for a sign? Asked him to show up in an undeniable way? I know I have. Sure, it’s not EVERY time that he shows up in a physical way that is undeniable but he ALWAYS shows up in my heart, my thoughts, and my intuition in undeniable ways. But there have also been times that God has shown up in physical ways that are simply undeniably him. God always shows up for us in ways that we need to see him in that specific moment and time. I have not experienced a burning bush like Moses did but I have witnessed God physically heal me, heal others, provide financially for me and for others in wild ways, and answer prayers that simply seem too far fetched. Why does God do this? We don’t deserve for these things to happen but it’s because that’s simply who God is and he knows that every time he shows up in these ways we are drawn closer to him which is his ultimate goal in the end: to be in deep relationship with each one of us. Why did God show up to Moses in a burning bush? So that Moses would have confidence to lead the Israelites and tell them that God has come to rescue them. Without that defining moment Moses may not have been willing or trusting enough to walk out the call on his life that God had invited him to be apart of. I love that God cares so much about us that he will show up for us in wild, miraculous, and undeniable ways just to remind our doubting hearts WHO He is. Maybe God has invited you in to something but you’re in need of a reminder of the God who invited you. He is faithful, he is steadfast, and he can be trusted. He will never change who He is. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He’s worth the risk. - Cecelia Thapa

EVENING PRAYER FOCUS | Re-Focus on Jesus by praying a Daily Examen each evening.
Replay = Replay your day. What made you happy or joyful? What made you anxious or burdened?
Rejoice = Give thanks to God for the small and the significant things from the day.
Repent = Ask God for forgiveness where you need. Receive His forgiveness afresh.
Refocus = Commit to walk with Jesus tomorrow. Ask for grace to see His presence more clearly.
*For help or an audio prayer version, use the Lectio 365 app.

SHARE THE FOCUS |
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!