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.
Choose one of the Names of God using this guide. Take time to Thank God for the ways you’ve seen Him be/do that in the past, Worship Him for it today, and Intercede (pray for) that truth for yourself and others.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS | Today’s reading is from John 19 & 1 Peter 2:22-25
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…
Jesus, the silent Sacrifice. He didn’t open His mouth once to demand release or even to exert His all powerful nature in the face of those who accused Him. I’ve been meditating on Isaiah 53 - specifically the verses that talk about how “we esteemed Him stricken by God and afflicted.” It’s almost as if people were looking at Jesus with pity at His plight - as if He were being punished by God somehow. But we know that this was God’s plan all along - to rescue and save us from the punishment and consequences of sin, death and hell that we deserved. He did this without a word of defense or self justification. He didn’t even spell out the plan to those He stood before. The One who was been there from the beginning of time who exists outside of time eternally stood in human form, took our sin upon His body in the most cruel and painful way so we could be healed of our sin and brokenness. This is my King worth entrusting my soul to. I am thankful that I have a relationship with a God who doesn’t and hasn’t remained absent from human experience, suffering and pain. But He is the humble servant King who entered into humanity. A King who is acquainted with sorrow and familiar with grief. Lean into Jesus today, thanking Him for His silent suffering and His healing. - Jessica Glenn

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!