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 Acts 3; Deuteronomy 18:17–19; 1 Corinthians 15:1–5
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 Acts Chapter 3 we read about Peter and John's encounter with the lame beggar.  Peter and John were on their way to the temple to pray.  During this period, the early church observed prayer three times a day.  When they met the beggar at the gate called beautiful it was around three o’clock in the afternoon.  This gate was located at the entrance of the temple and was the ideal spot for the beggar to request money from anyone that entered there.  Peter’s response to the beggar was “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” (Acts 3:6 NIV)  Peter used the authority of the name of Jesus and the lame beggar was healed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Immediately after the beggar went into the temple with Peter and John leaping and praising God.  The people looked on in amazement  but Peter made sure God received the glory for the healing that had taken place.  According to bible scholars Jesus had been crucified nearby weeks earlier and many of the people that witnessed the lame man’s healing knew of Jesus’ death and some of them may have even taken part in condemning Jesus.  Peter used the opportunity to share about Jesus being brought back to life by God.  The healing that they had witnessed came by FAITH in the name of Jesus.  He instructed them to repent and turn to God, so that their sins be forgiven.  In this passage of scripture the lame beggar asked for money but received miraculous healing instead.  Oftentimes we ask God for what we want, but don’t be surprised when he gives you what you really need. - Colleen Payton

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.

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That’s all for today.
Stay focused on Jesus, and make it a great one!