Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
WORSHIP. Pick a song from one of our Spotify Playlists and let it play in the background.
THANK. Write down 3-5 things you’re thankful for in the last 24 hours.
READ. Our Scripture Focus is Matthew 7:7-11. Try memorizing it during this study!
Today’s reading is from 2 Chronicles 6:12-42 & 2 Chronicles 7 (Going Deeper: Ephesians 1:20-23)
THINK. Thoughts & Prayers from Pastor Dave…
Remember being told to sit up, not slouch, or stand up straight? How about seeing soldiers stand at attention, or standing and removing your hat before the national anthem? While we can pray any time and in any way, our posture often communicates something too - if to no one but ourselves. There’s no “one way” to pray. In the same way that there are different forms and postures for prayer, the content of our prayers will vary significantly as well. Some prayers are confession, agreeing with God about our sin and repenting for wrongdoing. We may make promises (or vows) to God - often as part of a wedding, dedication, or other ceremony. Prayers of imprecation are requests for God to act against an enemy - giving voice to a desire to see evil defeated, justice prevail, and suffering cease. Prayers of petition (or intercession) are requests for information, direction, intervention, or consideration in the midst of one’s own circumstances. Prayers of lament express grief, despair, and even complaint as well as confidence in God’s ability to save and deliver. Prayers of praise are for who God is and what He has done or how we have experienced Him - often including blessing and thanksgiving. Experiment with different postures of prayer today!
LIVE. Use these questions to help you reflect on today’s reading. It’s ok if you don’t answer every question every day! Then, try praying in the posture of prayer you read about each day.
1 | Where is prayer present in today’s main passage?
2 | What is happening before, during, or after the prayer?
3 | Is one person praying, or are people praying together? Who?
4 | Which postures of prayer did you notice?
Praying Facedown, Praying while Fasting, Praying while Kneeling, Praying while Mourning, Praying w/ Outstretched Arms, Praying while Sitting, Praying while Standing, Praying w/ Uplifted Eyes, Something Else?
5 | What was the answer to the prayer?
6 | How is God addressed and/or described?
7 | What did you learn about how you can pray today?
PRAY. Pray for yourself, a family member, a lifegroup/church friend, someone who doesn’t know Jesus, and the nations. Pick one each day or pray through them all every day.
TALK. That was our take on today’s reading - what’s yours? Share thoughts and ask questions in the forum.
SHARE. Stay focused with a friend! Invite them to text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.

Stay focused on Jesus today, and make it a great one!