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.

WORSHIP FOCUS | 5-15 Minutes
Worship can be as simple as thanking God for who He is & what He does. (Psalm 100:4)
1. Start out by writing or saying out loud 3-5 things you’re thankful for.
2. Play or sing some worship music you love, or use a playlist from Paradox on Spotify.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS | 5-15 Minutes
Pray a simple prayer before reading, asking the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth. (John 14:26)
Today’s reading is from Matthew 5:1-10, John 11:25-36, Romans 12:15, Colossians 3:12-13 & 1 John 3:11-24
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…
There’s a phrase I’ve heard from some of my mentors, Bill & Kristi Gaultierre from Soul Shepherding (they will be speaking at Jesus Known on February 24) that has come to mean a lot to me: Wounded Healers. It’s a vision given to each of us as we work through our own woundedness - that just as we receive healing from Jesus’ wounds (Isaiah 53:5), we would be able to offer healing to others in the places Jesus has brought healing in us. Most of us have heard of “church hurt.” But how many of us are willing to receive healing? Or (ad)minister it to others? Jesus was wounded so that we would be healed. It’s been said that God doesn’t waste our wounds. If that’s true (and I believe it is), then there is purpose in the pain. God is making all things new, and even hardship, suffering, pain, and wounds are opportunities for God’s new life to burst forth in and through us. Today, take a moment to ask the same question Jesus asked in John 5:6, “Do you want to be made well?” Is there an area you are sitting in pain? Come to Jesus in it. By His wounds we are healed, made new. Then, think about those who are broken and hurting in our church and in your life. How might God use you to bring healing today? Is there a word of hope or encouragement, someone to grieve with, someone to forgive, someone to pray for or with? - Dave Kubiak

PRAYER FOCUS | 5-15 Minutes
Prayer is a conversation that involves both talking and listening to God.
It’s often helpful to look back before moving forward. As you begin a new week, look back over the last one and ask God to meet you in this new one. This kind of reflective prayer is called an Examen.

SHARE THE FOCUS | 1-5 Minutes
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!