Happy August!
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.

MEMORIZE. Our Scripture Focus for this study is Exodus 15:1-3. Scripture is God-breathed and true. When we memorize it, we carry God’s Word with us wherever we go.

READ. Today’s reading is Exodus 32. (Go Deeper: 1Kings 12:26-28, 1 Corinthians 10:6-7)

THINK. A Thought from Pastor Mike…
For parents, there is no greater frustration than telling your kids specifically not to do something, and then watching them turn around and do it anyway. Ugh! So frustrating. So infuriating. We see in today’s reading from Exodus that God felt the same way when his people got impatient and began worshiping a false god. What were they thinking?! I pretty sure some of them just wanted an excuse to party. Regardless, their disobedience cost them greatly. Why can’t kids just trust their parents who can see/know more than they can and who love them more than they can understand? What is an area of your life where God is asking you to wait OR where he is asking you to move? If you are not sure, ask him.

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!