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 2 Tim 2:1-13
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’re not watching the Detroit Tigers right now, it’s the time to start! They’re suddenly the hottest team in baseball and making a serious push for the playoffs, and, suddenly, September baseball in Detroit matters. Being a Tigers fan is a lot of fun right now, and this young team has a lot to be proud of. However, fun and a promising season isn’t enough - now is the time press in, push hard, and finish strong. In 2 Timothy 2:1-13, Paul encourages Timothy to stay strong in grace, endure hardship like a good soldier, and keep his focus on the mission - just like an athlete or farmer who works hard for the reward. It’s a reminder that following Jesus isn't always easy—there will be tough times, distractions, and challenges. But Paul points to Christ’s faithfulness, saying even if we struggle or fall, God remains faithful to us. It’s like Paul is saying, “Don’t give up! God’s got you, and His grace will carry you through.” So, when life feels tough or overwhelming, remember we’re not alone in this, and our endurance matters more than we know! Keep going and stay focused on Jesus today. The best is yet to come! - 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!