Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
If you’re new to the Daily Focus, read this first.
GET FOCUSED | Worship can be as simple as thanking God for who He is & what He does. (Psalm 100:4)
Spend a few moments in silence, meditating on scripture, or writing/saying 3-5 things you’re thankful for.
Play or sing some worship music you love, or use a playlist from Paradox on Spotify.
MORNING PRAYER FOCUS | Prayer is a conversation that involves both talking and listening to God.
Pray through a Ripple Prayer or use Nations Prayer to pray for the nations and those serving them.
Submit a Prayer Request or pray with others at the House of Prayer at Paradox every Sunday at 9:00am.
SCRIPTURE FOCUS | Today’s reading is from your notes from the study, or re-read Acts 2
Pray a simple prayer before reading, asking the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth. (John 14:26)
Highlight verses that capture your attention, and ask three simple questions as you read…
S = Say. What is the main point? What does it teach about God (Jesus) & yourself?
O = Obey. What can you apply (practice) from this passage today?
S = Share. Who can you share what you’re learning with today?
A THOUGHT FROM TODAY’S READING…
This series has been all about the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person' of the Trinity, God actively working in our world and within the Church today. The Spirit is our guide, leading us into all truth and helping us grow to be more like Christ. We know the Holy Spirit is present when we confess Jesus as Lord and are drawn into a deeper love and unity with God, ourselves, our neighbors, and all creation. We recognize the truths taught by the Holy Spirit when they align with the Scriptures. In Acts 2, Holy Spirit comes down on Jewish believers during Pentecost, fulfilling God's promise to dwell among His people (Acts 2:17–18). Throughout the book of Acts, the Spirit empowers believers to live as God's family, bear spiritual fruit, and spread the gospel from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and beyond.
Take a moment today to look back on your notes from this study or revisit Acts 2. What stands out to you about the Holy Spirit? The early Church? The spread of the gospel? - Dave Kubiak
EVENING PRAYER FOCUS | Re-Focus on Jesus by praying a Daily Examen each evening.
Replay = Replay your day. What made you happy or joyful? What made you anxious or burdened?
Rejoice = Give thanks to God for the small and the significant things from the day.
Repent = Ask God for forgiveness where you need. Receive His forgiveness afresh.
Refocus = Commit to walk with Jesus tomorrow. Ask for grace to see His presence more clearly.
*For help or an audio prayer version, use the Lectio 365 app.
SHARE THE FOCUS |
1. Text someone a prayer/encouragement, or share a thought/question with us in the Forum.
2. Invite someone to read the Focus with you. Text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.
That’s all for today.
Stay focused on Jesus, and make it a great one!
