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 John 9 & Romans 1:18-20
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…
As I read these passages, the first 3 verses of chapter 9 are what leap out at me. Jesus and His disciples are walking past a man who had been blind since birth and His disciples want to know who is to blame. Who committed a sin that resulted in his blindness? Did he do something wrong or was it his parents? I think we can all relate to this question or feeling when we either observe another person's suffering or we ourselves are going through something difficult. We look for a reason, cause, or explanation - we want to blame ourselves, someone else or even God for why something has happened. We may even feel that we or someone else are being punished for some wrong doing and this has resulted in suffering. Pain and suffering, in general, are a result of the fall, but Jesus is challenging us to look beyond the condition and circumstance to what He is doing in the midst of it. Jesus responds by saying that his blind condition is not a result of sin by him or his parents but that the works of God might be displayed in him. As we continue reading, we see that Jesus fully heals this man, opening his eyes so he can see for the first time in his life. Our challenge is to look to Jesus and expect and hope that in the midst of something unplanned, unexpected, or unwanted that He can and will display His glory and good works in and through us. Praying that He would open our eyes today to see Him at work. - Jessica Glenn

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!