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 Matthew 16:13-20
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…
In today’s reading, Jesus pops the question to His disciples. No, not that one. An even bigger one: "Who do you say I am?" But It's not just a question for them—it's for us too! Even in Jesus’ own day, the responses to that question were varied. Some say a good man or a great teacher. Others, far less flattering things. But it’s a question each of us need to answer at some point for ourselves. Like Peter, we're invited to see Jesus as more than just a great teacher or a wise leader. He's the Christ, the Messiah — the one that we’ve been waiting for, longing for, searching for. The one on whom our hope and our future rests! THIS is the rock, the firm foundation. Our faith journey hinges on acknowledging this truth. When we grasp who Jesus truly is, we not only become part of His everlasting kingdom, but we can stand strong against anything that tries to shake us. No matter what you’re facing today, let's follow Peter's lead and boldly declare Jesus as the Christ, and build our lives on the firm foundation, the rock, of that truth. If you’re answering that question for the first time or deciding all over again who Jesus is to you, we invite you to be baptized at Paradox on April 21. - Dave Kubiak

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!