Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
ENTER. Write down or say out loud 3-5 things you’re thankful for from the last 24 hours. (Psalm 100:4)
Pick a song from one of our Spotify Playlists and let it play in the background.
FOCUS. Breathe in & pray, Jesus I come to you. Pause & hold. Breathe out & pray, You give me rest. Repeat.
READ. Our Scripture Focus is Matthew 11:28. Try memorizing it during this study!
Today’s reading is from Luke 14:1-24, John 6:35 & Ezekiel 20:10-20
THINK. A Thought from Pastor Dave…
Throughout Scripture, we find the theme of rest woven into the story of God and His people. God continues to provide the time, space, and rhythm for His children to seek and find rest in His presence. God modeled rest in creation. God called the people of Israel to observe specific holy days, festivals, and feasts - to set apart times and seasons to remember God’s faithfulness and rest in the work that He had already accomplished on their behalf. God’s rest even extended to the land - instructing His people let the ground rest every seven years and every fiftieth year, trusting God’s provision in this “Sabbath” year. Throughout all this, God was creating, calling, and commanding a people who would be at rest in His presence. And yet, we miss the heart of the matter. People rebel. We wander. We even turn God’s invitation to rest into work. How much more difficult do we make our life, how long and how far do we wander, what healing and fruit do we miss out on because we miss God’s heart for His people? Don’t miss the heart of rest today. For Jesus, it wasn’t about what you could or couldn’t do. It was about reorienting your heart toward God and finding healing and home in His presence. God’s heart is for yours.
ASK. After each day’s reading, ask the following SOS Questions and write down your thoughts.
What does it (S) say? What is the main point? What does it teach you about God (Jesus), people, or yourself?
What can I (O) obey? What can you apply (practice) from this passage today?
What truth can I (S) share? Who can you share what you’re learning with today?
PRAY. Pray the Lord’s Prayer or use one of the other resources at paradoxchurch.com/pray to guide you.
TALK. That was our take on today’s reading - what’s yours? Share thoughts and ask questions in the forum.
SHARE. Stay focused with a friend! Invite them to text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.

Stay focused on Jesus today, and make it a great one!