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.
Use the PRAY acronym to guide your prayer this morning. 
P = Pause. As you start your time of prayer, begin by pausing and being still before the Lord.
R = Read. Read the Scripture Focus slowly and focus on words/phrases the Holy Spirit highlights as you read.
A = Ask. Ask God to come and speak to you. Open up your heart to Him as your heavenly Father.
Y = Yield. We want to yield our lives to the words we have prayed and commit to follow Jesus’s way.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS | Today’s reading is from 1 Timothy 5:1-16
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…
If you’ve been around Paradox at all, you’ve likely heard the phrase “Multi-Generational Family on Mission.” That’s who we believe God has called us to be, and how we try to live. Church isn’t just a place we go or a service we attend - it’s a family. And nowhere is that more evident than in Paul’s “fatherly advice” to Timothy in today’s reading. He tells Timothy to treat older men like fathers, younger men like brothers, older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters. Now, I don’t know the family dynamics of every home represented by the people reading this today, or what your relationship is like with your father, mother, sister or brother. What I do know is that Paul is emphasizing how we interact with each other, and that he’s talking about a lot more than being polite; he’s urging us to build a culture of honor and love. In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to get caught up in our own stuff. But this scripture nudges us to slow down and notice the people around us (yes, even our familiar, comfortable, and sometimes irritating family or church family) — especially those who might need a little extra care. Paul specifically mentions widows—those who are vulnerable and may need the support of their church family. But the same principle can be applied as a more general reminder not to forget those who may feel alone or overlooked. Whether it’s offering a listening ear, lending a helping hand, or just being present, God calls us to actively love and care for those in need. When we treat others with respect, kindness, and honor, we're reflecting God's love in a powerful way. After all, we’re family. So today, let’s ask ourselves: Who can I encourage, uplift, or support today? How can you I a blessing to someone in my family or church family who might need it? Let them know you care (why not stop and do it now?) Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus, leading by showing love in practical, everyday ways. Let's keep loving like family! - 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!