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 Ecclesiastes 5:10 & Luke 12:13-34
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…
George Harrison said it well in the 80’s, when he sang, “I’ve got my mind set on you.” He echoed Jesus, who said that our heart follows our treasure. If we’re going to be everyday leaders in God’s kingdom, it’s worth considering, then, where our heart, treasure, and focus really lies. What are we “seeking?” Ecclesiastes 5:10 says, "Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income," while Luke 12:13-34 reminds us that life is more than just stuff. In today’s reading, Jesus hits the idea that being pre-occupied (first occupation) or loving and seeking material things won’t add a day to your life, and that when we respond to God’s invitation to be seek God’s kingdom first—we actually discover that everything else falls into place. In America today, that message hits close to home. Despite being among the wealthiest people in history, surveys show that about 48% of Americans feel like they have "enough" money to meet their needs, and only 10% think of themselves as rich. (Interestingly, many believe it takes a net worth of about $2.5 million to be considered wealthy) (Charles Schwab)​(Money). In a world obsessed with having more, these verses give us a needed reality check. Chasing after money and possessions can feel like an endless race… and it never fully satisfies. But Jesus invites us to trust God with our needs and focus on things that last. God’s got us, so we don’t need to be weighed down by stuff that won’t. Let's keep our hearts focused on Him today, trusting that the rest will follow. - 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!