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.
Use the PRAY acronym to guide your prayer this morning. 
P = Pause. As you start your time of prayer, begin by pausing and being still before the Lord.
R = Read. Read the Scripture Focus slowly and focus on words/phrases the Holy Spirit highlights as you read.
A = Ask. Ask God to come and speak to you. Open up your heart to Him as your heavenly Father.
Y = Yield. We want to yield our lives to the words we have prayed and commit to follow Jesus’s way.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS | Today’s reading is from John 13, Philippians 2:5-11 & Mark 10:45
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…
If there is one common thread that runs throughout not only every one of the passages we read today - but through every word and action throughout Jesus’ entire life - what do you think it might be? For me, in a word, it’s humility. Everything starts and ends with humility for Jesus. In John 13, Jesus washes His disciples' feet, leading by serving. In doing so, He teaches us that true greatness comes from serving others with love and humility. It's a powerful reminder that we should follow His example and serve one another humbly. Philippians 2:5-11 encourages us to have the same mindset as Christ, who humbled Himself and became obedient to death on a cross. Again, we see the selfless love and sacrifice of Jesus, humbly considering others above ourselves. Lastly, Mark 10:45 reminds us that Jesus came not to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. His life was a perfect example of sacrificial love and humble service. It may be simple, but it isn’t easy. How can we follow Jesus by imitating His humility and servant heart today? Who can you serve with love, putting their needs before your own, just as Jesus did for us? It’s like Jesus said: a servant is not greater than their master. We follow a humble, servant leader. May our lives too be marked by the same loving “markings” of our master - service and humility. - Dave Kubiak

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!