Ever feel like you're moving from one chaotic moment to the other. Not really responding the way you want to, more just reacting to what's in front of you? When life gets that way it can be an indicator of a deeper need. Joi Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.

Luke 10:42

There's so much we can learn from Jesus and how He spent His time on earth. When we see that He was not above being interrupted, it's an invitation for us to change our perspective as well. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:33

Anyone else get a little too annoyed when they're interrupted? As justified as we feel about our annoyance, it's such good news that God does not feel the same way. He welcomes your "interruptions." Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

Matthew 14:14

God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?

Numbers 23:19

Life is busy. That's not new information for anyone. But in the midst of all the rush and hustle, we can forget that we're not alone. The Bible paints us a great picture to remind us of the truth. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

Yet I still belong to you;

you hold my right hand.

Psalm 73:23

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But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us,not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit

Titus 3:4-5

What do you do when doing the right thing seems to cost you more than you expected? Daniel stayed completely devoted to God and still found himself spending a long night in a den of lions. But the Bible points to the real reason he survived: his trust. Today's episode is a reminder that you may not avoid every dark place, but you will never walk through it alone. Join Rick & McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.

Daniel 6:23

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How often do you think God says, "Alright, I'm tired of this."? I mean there is so much injustice in the world. Honestly, you could probably find enough in your own life to point out that would give Him reason to say that. Maybe you've felt that before, not necessarily that God is fed up with the world, but that He is fed up with you. You've messed up so many times. You've gone back on your word sooo many times. Surely by now He's tired of you. He's fed up with you. That's the enemy's lie. Not the Bible's truth. For a reminder of the truth, Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

Isaiah 40:28

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You know that Sesame Street game where you sing "One of these things is not like the other"? When you play, there's normally an assortment of objects in front of you. Maybe a banana, an apple, an orange, and a basketball. The point of the game is to point out which of the items doesn't belong. It's one thing to see how the basketball is different than the fruits, but do you ever feel like you're the one who doesn't belong?

Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God's glory.

Romans 5:2

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Ever feel like if you weren't there to hold it all together everything would fall apart? That's a lot of weight to put on yourself. God offers us another option for placing that weight. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

The eternal God is your refuge,

and his everlasting arms are under you.

Deuteronomy 33:27

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