Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
Start by playing some worship music you love, or choose from one of our Spotify Playlists.
Journal or say out loud 3-5 things you’re thankful for in the last 24 hours.

SCRIPTURE | 5-25 Minutes
Our scripture focus for this study is Psalm 27:7-8. Try memorizing it!
Today’s reading is Psalm 63
Ask the following questions & journal your thoughts…
1 | How is God addressed and/or described?
2 | What emotions are present in the psalm?
3 | What does the psalm say about the psalmist's circumstance?
4 | How does the psalmist describe himself?
5 | What requests are made to God?
6 | What instructions are given to the reader?
7 | What situation in my life does this psalm call to mind?

The rest of the Focus for this series will help us learn to pray using the PRAY model with the Psalms…

WORSHIP | 5-15 Minutes
Worship can be as simple as thanking God for who He is & what He’s done.
P = PRAISE: Look at your answer from question #1. Focus on that truth about who God is & thank Him for it.

PRAYER | 5-15 Minutes
Prayer is a conversation that involves both talking and listening to God.
R = REFLECT & REPENT: Look at your answer to questions #7 & #2-4. Tell God about your situation, your feelings, and how you see yourself in it. Confess any sin and admit your need.
A = ASK. Look at your answer to #5. Make your request or appeal for help to God.
Y = YIELD. Look at your answer to question #6 in light of your answer to #7. Receive, agree with and rejoice in the truth about God, yourself, or your situation, and respond accordingly. Do that now.

A PRAYER FROM TODAY’S READING
My God, you are the God who satisfies. There is no fulfillment in life apart from you. Thank you for faithfully filling the empty places of my life with your goodness and love. Today, I come to you thirsty for more. I bring the dry places in my life to you , in desperate need of you and you alone. I agree and declare that your love is better than life. (Pause to reflect over any area of struggle, anxiety, or addiction in your life. Repent as necessary. Declare, “God, your love is better than _____.” Be specific.) I turn away from every other dry, unfulfilling place I have gone to in the past and today, I choose to receive from you, God. Where every other person and thing fails me, you fully and faithfully satisfy. You never disappoint. You never run out. I joyfully praise you for who you are, what you’ve done, and what you’ve given me. No more, no less. (Pause to reflect on, thank God for, and receive God’s promises and provision.) Throughout this day and as I drift off the sleep this evening, may my thoughts and desires frequently turn (and return) to you, and may your presence and Word bring a smile to my face. In Jesus’ name, Amen. - Dave Kubiak

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That’s all for today.
Stay focused on Jesus, and make it a great one!