Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
Play or sing some worship music you love, or use a playlist from Paradox on Spotify.
If you’re new to the Daily Focus, read this first.

MORNING PRAYER FOCUS | Use the PRAY acronym each morning. 
P = Pause. As you start your time of prayer, begin by pausing and being still before the Lord.
R = Read. Read the Scripture Focus slowly and focus on words/phrases the Holy Spirit highlights as you read.
A = Ask. Ask God to come and speak to you. Open up your heart to Him as your heavenly Father.
Y = Yield. We want to yield our lives to the words we have prayed and commit to follow Jesus’s way.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS | Today’s reading is from Luke 22:7-23, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 9:3-26 & Hebrews 10:11-12
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…
The Last Supper, found in Luke 22:7-23, is a pivotal moment where Jesus gathers with his disciples to share a final meal before his crucifixion. Far from the end, though, this Supper marks a beginning. Passover was when the Jewish people would look back on and remember how they were “passed over” - their firstborn saved from death by their act of faith in putting the blood of a lamb over their door and their consequent deliverance from Egypt. Jesus repurposes this ritual, inviting his followers to remember how he - God’s firstborn and only Son - would be sacrificed, the blood of this “Lamb of God” would be shed to save us and deliver us. Jesus instructs us to remember him through the bread and wine, symbolizing his body and blood. Jesus’ sacrifice is the “once and for all” kind. It isn’t that communion forgives our sin - in it we remember who Jesus is, what Jesus accomplished, and who we are as we return to this table to remember. The Lord's Supper serves as a tangible reminder of Christ's redemptive work, inviting believers to partake in communion (relationship!) with him and with one another. It's a sacred moment where we remember, celebrate, and proclaim the victory won for us through the cross. Today, respond to Jesus’ invitation be celebrating Communion on your own or with your family. Then, make plans to join us at Paradox to pray the Stations of the Cross from 12-5pm or at our 7pm Evening Service. - Dave Kubiak

EVENING PRAYER FOCUS | Pray the Daily Examen each evening.
The Examen prayer was made popular by Ignatius of Loyola (1491 – 1556). It has helped Christians for centuries to re-center themselves on Jesus as they come to the end of long days. We are using a variation created by Pete Greig from his book, How to Pray, to help us re-focus on Jesus at the close of our days.
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.
Reboot = 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 | 1-5 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!