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.
Practice hearing from God by asking questions like, “Father, what do you want me to know about you?” or “Father, what do you want to say about your love for me?” Simply be still and listen, or journal anything that comes to mind. Learn more about hearing from God using the Tending Your Heart guide.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS | Today’s reading is from Gal 6:4-10; Heb 13:7-17
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…
After a while, pretty much anything can get old. Sure, everyone loves that first snow (unless it comes in October), but shoveling it gets pretty old by the time March rolls around. Whether it’s the dishes your roommate left in the sink, the laundry your spouse left on the floor, the lights that your kids left on (again), or the expired food left in the fridge at work… we get tired of saying and doing the same things over and over again. Life can sometimes feel like that, can’t it? Repetitive. A lot of effort with little visible return. Galatians 6:4-10 reminds us to keep going. It says, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." It's a promise that what we sow will eventually grow, even when we can’t see it right away. And while the charge to “keep going” can be tiresome, there are certain things that can only come about through repetition, commitment, and (as Eugene Peterson famously put it), “A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.” Part of our discipleship to Jesus is committing to faithfully follow those who have faithfully followed before us. Hebrews 13:7-17 encourages us to look to the leaders who’ve “kept going” ahead of us and to follow their example of faith. Our leaders, our mentors—they’ve faced their own struggles, yet they remained faithful, and their lives are testimonies of God's goodness.
So, what does this mean for us today? It means our small acts of kindness, our faithfulness, and our perseverance matter. Whether you’re serving at church, showing up for your family, or simply staying true to God in your daily grind, you’re sowing seeds. And God promises that these seeds will bear fruit in time. Where do you need to “keep going” today? Who can you look to (or ask) who has gone before to help you keep your eyes focused on Jesus, not lose heart, and trust that your faithfulness isn’t in vain? - 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!