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 James 4:1-8, 11-12 & Galatians 2:11-16 (Go Deeper: Revelation 21:1-5, Revelation 3:1-4, 14-20, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Daniel 9:3-10, 17-19 & Psalm 51:1-6, 10-17)
THINK. A Thought from Pastor Dave…
Come as you are. No perfect people allowed. We say it all the time at Paradox. And it’s true. None of us are perfect. And yet, God loves us. Just as we are. Not as we should be. But God also loves us too much to let us stay that way. God has more for every one of us. More love. More life. More happiness, fulfillment, joy, blessing, and purpose. These are things that we only get to enjoy as we become more and more like Jesus. Life is a journey. A process. None of us will ever “make it” in this lifetime. As a people still being transformed into the likeness of Christ, the Church has fallen short and will continue to. (Guaranteed.) Until Christ’s return, the Church is called to both individual and corporate repentance (meaning agreeing and acknowledging we are broken, messy, imperfect people who have hurt ourselves, others, and God’s world with our actions - aka sin), knowing that Christ is faithful to forgive, sustain, and perfect His people. We’re not done yet!
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!