Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
THANK. Write down 3-5 things you’re thankful for in the last 24 hours.
WORSHIP. Pick a song from one of our Spotify Playlists and let it play in the background.
READ. Our Scripture Focus is 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Try memorizing it during this study!
Today’s reading is from 2 Timothy 1 (Go Deeper: 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 & 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22)
THINK. A Thought from Pastor Dave…
I’ve seen them in my social feed… you may have seen them too. “I’m not ashamed of Jesus. Post this if you aren’t either.” The heart of these posts is to share, but what if we’re missing a step? In today’s reading, Paul talks about not being ashamed of Jesus… INSTEAD, he shares in suffering FOR the gospel. We show that we care by sharing in the suffering of others. Care is how we share the gospel with our actions - and in doing so, we open up an opportunity to share it with our words. One of the first (and best) ways we can care for others is to pray for them. When we pray for others regularly and intentionally, three things happen. First, we remember their pain. In prayer, we feel with others, and our care for them grows. In prayer, we also recall the faith of others, which fills us with gratitude and joy. And prayer also reminds us of who we are and who God is - which gives us power, love, and sound judgment in decisions. Not only does that happen for us in prayer, but we get to do that for others! Today, ask someone how you can pray for them, do it, and (if you didn’t pray with them,) let them know that you prayed for them and what you prayed!
LIVE. One practical way to understand and apply the Bible is the SOS method. Ask…
S: What does this passage say about God, and what does it say about me?
O: What am I being invited to obey?
S: What can I share with those around me?
PRAY. Pray for yourself, a family member, a lifegroup/church friend, someone who doesn’t know Jesus, and the nations. Pick one each day or pray through them all every day.
CONNECT. Have a question, prayer request, or story? Let us know here or reply via text.
SHARE. Invite a friend to read the Focus with you! Just text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.

Run the race with endurance today, and stay focused on Jesus.
Make it a Great One!