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 2 & Jeremiah 31:12-14
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…
This week, we are reading that Jesus is the Living Water. This made me think about what water is in our lives. The list could be extensive, but we need water for our physical bodies, for cleaning, for the plants in nature, and for our crops. Water brings life and cleansing. The wedding in Cana was the first sign of Jesus. These wedding events were not a long evening as we know it now. They lasted seven days and included food, music, dancing, and wine. Let that sit for a bit as you remember weddings you have planned or attended. The wedding in Cana had been going on long enough that the wine had run out. The people probably needed water for their bodies more than wine, but Jesus provided them with wine. Did you catch the comment, “Everyone serves the best wine first…but you have saved the best for last.” Then, we move to the Passover event in the temple. Jesus was with His family and HIs disciples. It was likely having come from the wedding in Cana they needed to purchase their animals for the Passover sacrifice. Jesus saw the corruption happening to the people as they exchanged their money and purchased the sacrificial animals. Jesus witnessed how obedience to honor their Holy God and Holy practices had turned into cheating the people for profit - disgracing God and the Feast set by Him. Jesus then cleansed the temple of the filth. In Jeremiah, we find reassurance for the Jews in their disobedience. They had been scattered and exiled, but it wasn't the end. There is hope with God!! There will come a time when He gathers them together with Him. The crops will be restored, yielding wine, oil, and food. There will be a celebration to include food, music, dancing, and wine. Today, we come to Jesus with a hope of life, cleansing, and restoration. He invites us to do this. It’s what He offers. What do we receive from Him? Not just a refreshing drink of water, a restorative bath, or provision for our needs, but abundance, the best of what He has to offer. We can have abundance and celebration with Him, in Him, and by Him. Come to Jesus and drink His living water. How? By continuing to do what you have already done today. You have praised Him with music and song. You have read His Word. Now, talk to Him in prayer. You have just drunk of His Living Water. - Renee Richter

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!