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.
Simply pray the prayer Jesus taught his followers: the Lord’s Prayer, or pray it using this Lord’s Prayer guide.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS | Today’s reading is from 1 Tim 1:12-20; Psa 32:1-5
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…
”I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord’, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.” -David
”Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.” - Paul
It is refreshing to see these titans of faith, David and Paul, rejoice in today’s readings as they declare their faith. They both acknowledge their sin and their need of a Savior. (Of course, Paul had a name to attach to the one who forgives sin…Jesus, but both are praising God.) They both are fully humbled and grateful to be forgiven and accepted by God. David lived about 1000 years before Paul. I love the way God preserved the message of his grace and forgiveness through the generations between these men.
I love the way this message was around since the very beginning, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and were not destroyed, but promised redemption.
I love the way Paul is passing this legacy of faith on to Timothy, so that he can carry the gospel of Jesus on to the next generation.
I love the way the good news has spread far and wide, to all people, from Timothy until today.
And..I love the ways that WE get to now be part of this heritage. We can share the same message to the children of this next generation:
—> “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
—> “But God demonstrates His love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
—> “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ.”
Let us join the millions of voices since the dawn of man who have joyfully proclaimed these life-giving truths.
- Mike Nank

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!