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 1 Tim 4; Pro 3:1-8; Jer 1:4-9
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…
Focused. That’s what comes to my mind reading 1 Timothy 4, Paul as a coach to Timothy running beside him saying “Train yourself in Godliness! Keep your head up! Don’t get caught up with silly issues!” I was at a class a few weeks ago and we were going over being an “athlete” or a “spectator” because the Bible often urges us to “train ourselves” or “run the race” which is very athletic vernacular! In this class we were all talking about our urge to be a spectator and clock out after Sunday service, after work, etc. The thing is reading this passage it’s IMPOSSIBLE to think the Bible supports such a thought! We may not have Paul (at least in the way Timothy did) but we have the whole library of scripture that gives us encouragement like: “Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.” Let’s ask ourselves today in what way can we “train ourselves” in the ways of Jesus today! - 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!