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.
Pray through a Ripple Prayer or use Nations Prayer to pray for the nations and those serving them.
Submit a Prayer Request or pray with others at the House of Prayer at Paradox every Sunday at 9:00am.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS | Today’s reading is from Acts 24; Jeremiah 29:10–14; Hebrews 13:15
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…
In our reading in Jeremiah today I feel like my eyes were drawn to “WHEN THE SEVENTY YEARS FOR BABYLON ARE COMPLETE, I will attend to you and will confirm my promise concerning you to restore you to this place.” (The capitalization is mine.) God is a good Father - not for the fact that He gives us what we want, when we want it. But because He gives us good gifts WHEN they are good for us, not when we deem them necessary. Patience is something God has been really working into my heart over the past 5 years or so and wrapped up in patience is TRUST IN HIM! He is the Good Father; He is the Good Gift giver! Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of God’s ultimate plan for us which is GREAT! Sometimes, I think we forget that that promise was given to a people in captivity. I say all of this to say wherever you find yourself today… feeling far from God or jumping for joy in his presence - TRUST IN HIM! - Matteo McGill

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!