Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
THANK. Write down 3-5 things you’re thankful for in the last 24 hours.
WORSHIP. Pick a song from one of our Spotify Playlists and let it play in the background.
READ. Our Scripture Focus is Ephesians 4:1-6. Try memorizing it during this study!
Today’s reading is from John 17:1-19 (Go Deeper: James 1:18, Philippians 3:20-21, 2 Corinthians 5:1-9, 17 & Romans 8:18-25)
THINK. A Thought from Pastor Dave…
One of my favorite things to do with my family is go apple picking in the fall. There’s just nothing like biting into a fresh, crisp apple right off the tree. In James, the Church is called a “kind of first fruits.” That means that we are created and called to be a taste of God’s goodness, a display of heaven here on earth. What Jesus has done in your life and is doing through the Church is just the first of what is to come. The Church is a display of Christ’s active work in making all things new. As citizens of the eternal kingdom of God (both now and forever,) we live in this world yet long for our true and eternal home. The Church (and the Christians that make it up) are to be a sweet first glimpse and taste of all the goodness of God for everyone that searches it out.
LIVE. One practical way to understand and apply the Bible is the SOS method. Ask…
S: What does this passage say about God, and what does it say about me?
O: What am I being invited to obey?
S: What can I share with those around me?
PRAY. Pray for yourself, a family member, a lifegroup/church friend, someone who doesn’t know Jesus, and the nations. Pick one each day or pray through them all every day.
CONNECT. Have a question, prayer request, or story? Let us know here or reply via text.
SHARE. Invite a friend to read the Focus with you! Just text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.

Run the race with endurance today, and stay focused on Jesus.
Make it a Great One!