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 Acts 4:23–31; Hebrews 6:13–20
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…
Bold move. Bold font. Bold color. Bold is something that stands out and invites - almost demands - that you pay attention to it. Today’s reading happens just after the governing authorities and leaders told them not to speak about Jesus anymore. At all. Ever. How people respond to hardship says a lot about who they are. So how did these believers respond to this threat? They prayed. Not for protection, although I’m sure they wanted it. Not for their circumstance to change, although there would have been nothing wrong with that. No, these believers prayed for the boldness to continue to speak God’s word. That’s bold. The result would be healing, signs, and wonders… the very thing modern Christians often claim we want to see but see so little of. Could it be these are attached? Bold prayer leads to bold speaking, which leads to bold moves of God. The kind of move that stands out and invites - almost demands - that you pay attention. If you want to see God move in bold ways, pray a bold prayer today. Ask Holy Spirit to fill you with boldness. (Go ahead!) Then, commit to speaking God’s word boldly today, and watch your world be shaken. - 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!