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 77
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
Oh, Jesus, when I’m so worried and anxious, can’t sleep or be comforted, I turn to You. I know I canary out to You, and You will hear and listen to me. Focus my thoughts on Your goodness. Help me to sing praises to You, as I did when the troubles were far away. Sometimes, Lord, I can’t focus on Your goodness because Your silence and hidden actions lead to doubts that You’re still there. I wonder, are you still gracious, kind, and merciful towards ME? I hear of this in the lives of others but what about me? When will I hear You and SEE your actions on my behalf? Have You forgotten me? Oh Spirit, help me remember God's goodness and His past provision to me. I want to find my hope and faithfulness in Him again. Spirit, Jesus said, You will help me remember. Please help me to remember. Oh, what comfort it brings to believe God never changes. What I read about God in the Bible is still the God I am praying to right now. The God who parted the Red Sea to provide an escape for His people is protecting me and is mighty enough to make a way for me and those I love. Help me see Your provision and rescue and follow You through it. You are more powerful than any storm I face. You are my Redeemer, my rescuer. Help me to follow you through the storm I’m facing. Your mercy endures forever, and Your love never fails. Jesus, help me to believe these truths about You, even in the silence. Amen. - Renee Richter

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