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, & use as much or little as you’d like.
GET FOCUSED | Start by simply thanking God for who He is & what He’s done.
+ Practice gratitude while singing/playing some worship music from Paradox on Spotify.
+ Spend a few moments meditating on today’s Old Testament Scripture: Job 13:20-14:22
+ From your reading, finish the sentence “God, you are ___.”
Take time to thank & worship God for the ways you’ve seen Him be/do that in your life.
MORNING PRAYER FOCUS | Prayer involves both talking and listening to God.
+ Pray the Lord’s Prayer, or slow down to pray it using this Lord’s Prayer guide.
+ Use “Lectio Divina” to listen to God in this morning’s Psalm: Psalm 47
Reading 1 = Focus. What is one word or phrase that Holy Spirit puts on your heart?
Reading 2 = Feelings. Focus on that word or phrase while you read. What do you feel? What specific situation in your life today relates? Reflect and talk with God about it.
Reading 3 = Invitation. What is God’s personal invitation to you from the Scripture?
Take time to journal anything you feel the Lord might be saying to you.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE FOCUS | Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth.
Today’s New Testament reading is from Romans 15:30-16:7
Highlight verses that capture your attention, and ask three simple questions as you read…
Observe. Pay attention to what the text says. Ask who, what, when, where, & why.
Interpret. What’s the main point or meaning? What does it teach about God? Yourself?
Apply. Apply this truth to your own life. What can you put into practice today?
A THOUGHT FROM TODAY’S READING…
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
There are so many incredible reasons to give God praise. Every day, we are showered with blessings that are truly wonderful, yet we often overlook them. I can’t say it enough: gratitude is the most beautiful expression we can show as believers. In Psalm 47, we hear a joyful song sung by the sons of Korah—a group of Levitical singers who served in the temple. Their song calls out to everyone, to all nations, inviting us to clap, shout, and sing praises to our mighty King! He reigns over the earth and has so richly blessed the city of Israel. Just think about it: God has subdued the nations and claims sovereignty over them. Isn’t that amazing? Out of all the nations, He chose Israel—not the mightiest or the wealthiest, but a humble people. This is a reason to lift our voices in glorifying Him!
God made a covenant with Abraham and the people of Israel, and it’s not just a contract that can be broken. No, this covenant is grounded in God’s unwavering faithfulness and goodness. In Isaiah 54:10, He promises us that even if the mountains shake and the hills are removed, His unfailing love and covenant of peace will remain. Wow! That’s good news worth celebrating - and it gets even better! This covenant isn’t exclusive to Israel; it’s been extended to all of us who are in Christ Jesus! Hebrews 10 tells us that Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, granting us the promised eternal inheritance. Those who believe are transformed into a new creation, heirs to the Kingdom of Heaven! Yes, even the Gentiles have been grafted into the vine and welcomed into God’s family. So let all the nations rejoice! The goodness of God is not just for Israel but for everyone who puts their faith in His Son. Let's come together and celebrate this magnificent truth - that the King of heaven and earth is worthy of adoration! - Jewaun Glenn
EVENING PRAYER FOCUS | Re-Focus on Jesus by returning to prayer each evening.
Replay = Replay your day. What made you happy, joyful, 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 = Ask to see God’s presence more clearly & walk w/ Him more closely tomorrow.
+ Practice hearing from God by asking questions like, “Father, what do you want me to know about you?” or “Father, what do you want to say about your love for me?” Simply be still and listen, or journal anything that comes to mind. Learn more about hearing from God using the Tending Your Heart guide.
SHARE THE FOCUS |
+ Pray a Ripple Prayer or use Nations Prayer to pray for the nations & those serving them.
+ Text someone an encouragement, or share a thought/question with us in the Forum.
+ Invite someone to read the Focus with you. Text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.
+ Who can you share what you’re learning with today personally?
That’s all for today.
Stay focused on Jesus, and make it a great one!
