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 27
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 so strong. There are so many areas where I feel afraid today… where the darkness seems to be closing in on all sides, where those who are hurting me seem to be all around me, where I dread thinking about the future and the uncertainty it brings. Today, I run to you like the best Dad - because that’s what you are. You are strong, comforting, and safe. I can bury my face into your chest knowing that I don’t have to look around at the things I’m afraid of - because your perfect love casts out all my fear. I am safe with you. You protect me. You care for me. And you won’t leave. You never have, and you never will. No matter where I go, and no matter what I face, you’re with me. It’s like I’m always in your house, with you, and I’m safe. Show me how to stay with you today, in your presence and protection, even when it feels scary. Because I know that you’re leading me to good places and you have good things for me. Even if I don’t see them yet. I will wait. - Dave Kubiak

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