Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
Start by playing some worship music you love, or choose from one of our Spotify Playlists.
Journal or say out loud 3-5 things you’re thankful for in the last 24 hours.

SCRIPTURE | 5-25 Minutes
Our scripture focus for this study is Psalm 27:7-8. Try memorizing it!
Today’s reading is Psalm 104
Ask the following questions & journal your thoughts…
1 | How is God addressed and/or described?
2 | What emotions are present in the psalm?
3 | What does the psalm say about the psalmist's circumstance?
4 | How does the psalmist describe himself?
5 | What requests are made to God?
6 | What instructions are given to the reader?
7 | What situation in my life does this psalm call to mind?

The rest of the Focus for this series will help us learn to pray using the PRAY model with the Psalms…

WORSHIP | 5-15 Minutes
Worship can be as simple as thanking God for who He is & what He’s done.
P = PRAISE: Look at your answer from question #1. Focus on that truth about who God is & thank Him for it.

PRAYER | 5-15 Minutes
Prayer is a conversation that involves both talking and listening to God.
R = REFLECT & REPENT: Look at your answer to questions #7 & #2-4. Tell God about your situation, your feelings, and how you see yourself in it. Confess any sin and admit your need.
A = ASK. Look at your answer to #5. Make your request or appeal for help to God.
Y = YIELD. Look at your answer to question #6 in light of your answer to #7. Receive, agree with and rejoice in the truth about God, yourself, or your situation, and respond accordingly. Do that now.

A PRAYER FROM TODAY’S READING
God, you are AWESOME! When I ponder the vastness and complexity of the world you made I am speechless. When I consider how you made it, by speaking it into existence and breathing life into it, I am forced to my knees in healthy fear of your power. You are mighty and magnificent! You have the right to demand everything from your creation, and yet you continue to give to it. You sustain all living things through your generous provision, including me. I thank you that you have blessed me with the opportunity and ability to work! But my most important job is to worship you. Holy Spirit, please hold my heart. Help me fight against busyness, apathy, distraction and pride; the things of this world that would keep my thoughts and actions from worshipping my Lord. “I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live.” - Mike Nank

SHARE | 1-5 Minutes
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That’s all for today.
Stay focused on Jesus, and make it a great one!