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 10
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, where are you!? Sometimes it just seems like you’re so far away. Like you don’t see what’s going on. Or maybe you don’t care. It seems like life is so hard, so painful, and at times so unfair. I’m doing my best, trying to get by, doing the right things. And yet there are others who seem to completely disregard you, your ways, and everyone else. They say and do what they want without a second thought or any regard for the impact they have on others. I lie awake at night troubled by these feelings - words repeating, memories replaying, and scenarios rehearsing in my head, all while those responsible don’t seem to lose a wink of sleep over their actions. I’m frustrated, God. I’m angry. It all makes me feel so… helpless. What can I say or do that would make any difference? No one seems to care. Nothing seems to matter. Help me, Father God. Thank you for hearing, for listening, for comforting, and for strengthening me. You do what is right, and you’re on the side of the weak, the powerless, the lonely, the hurting, and the overlooked. Rise up, God! Do something about the things we can’t seem to do anything about. Remove the arm that does evil and remove sin from this world. You’re the king - make this world more like your kingdom. - Dave Kubiak

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