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 23
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
Father God, You are the the best leader and my guide and the way You lead me ensures that I have all that I need. Where you lead, you provide everything that I need. There is no lack in You. Your leadership is peaceful, restorative and restful. I can trust that when I follow you and your ways, you are glorified, and I know I doing what it is right in Your eyes. Thank you for being with me in my darkest times. Because I know You are with me, I declare that I am not afraid as you protect me from danger and your strength and commitment to care for me gives me comfort. Even when it seems that everyone is against me, the truth is that You are the Great Host welcoming me into a place of rest and nourishment. Thank you for your protection and care on situations where I may be tempted to feel alone and exposed. You refresh me with the oil of Your presence that soothes any wounds or discomfort and sets me apart for Yourself. Not only do you fill my cup it overflows in abundance with Your provision. In light of all this, I am confident that nothing by Your goodness and mercy will be the theme of my life for you are with me always. - Jessica Glenn

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