Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
Pick a song from one of our Spotify Playlists & let it play in the background.
FOCUS. Our memorization & meditation focus for this study is Amos 5:24.
Breathe in & out slowly. Pray, Jesus, you are just & righteous. Flow through me.
THANK. Write down or say out loud 3-5 things you’re thankful for from the last 24 hours.
WORSHIP. Read Isaiah 59:12-21. Focus on one truth about who God is & thank Him for it.
PRAY. Pray the Lord’s Prayer, a Ripple Prayer, or find more at paradoxchurch.com/pray.
READ. Today’s reading is from Amos 3 & Titus 3:1-11
ASK. After reading, ask the following SOS Questions & journal your thoughts.
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?
THINK. A Thought from Gwyn Kubiak
As I was reading, I will be honest that at first, I was tempted to think that I am exempt from most of these passages, because I can look at the world around me and see that there are others who are "worse" than me. I felt an invitation from Jesus to not think about others, but to try to find myself in these passages - not so that I could feel bad about myself, but so that I could allow him to "search my heart" and "see if there is any offensive way in me." (Psalm 139) We can see from the passages that God takes all sin seriously - which can feel kind of uncomfortable. But there's good news! When I repent and turn to Jesus.... "His goodness and loving kindness appears...and saves us... according to his own mercy. So I'm going to offer you the same invitation he offered me. Allow him to search your heart. Read through the scriptures for today and notice if there's anything listed that God puts on your heart. For example - are there ways that I have entered into foolish controversies? In what ways have I not devoted myself to good works? Are there ways I have caused division? Have I put things before God in my life? Have I stood by while others were oppressed (even if I wasn't the oppressor?) Have I spoken evil of others? etc. Then, as he reveals things to you- turn to him, repent, and receive his goodness and loving kindness.
TALK. That was our take - what’s yours? Share thoughts & ask questions in the forum.
SHARE. Stay focused with a friend! Invite them to text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.

Stay focused on Jesus today, and make it a great one!