Sometimes we hide the real things on our hearts, even from God. The fears, the questions, the messy parts we think we shouldn't share. But He already knows—and He wants to hear it all. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

Psalm 145:18

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Ever wonder what God actually wants from you? Does he want grand sacrifices or big shows of your dedication? Or maybe the starting point is much simpler than that. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

To do what is right and just

is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Proverbs 21:3

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Do you know where you belong? What do you have to do to earn that spot? The list of expectations and pressures may be long in our minds, but as far as God is concerned, you belong with Him. Join Rick & McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

"You are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household."

Ephesians 2:19

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Ever feel like God has forgotten you? When prayers seem unanswered and waiting stretches on, it's easy to believe that lie. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

"Pay attention, O Jacob,

for you are my servant, O Israel.

I, the Lord, made you,

and I will not forget you."

Isaiah 44:21

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Why do you do what you do? There's the normal reasons like fulfillment and bills, but the Bible encourages us to find an even deeper purpose. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

Work, for I am with you, says the Lord of Heaven's Armies.

Haggai 2:4

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Anyone who tells you that putting your trust in God is a painless, easy thing is just plain wrong. Even God knows it's not an easy thing to do, but it is a worthwhile thing. This is the tension of following Jesus. Join Rick and Mckenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.

Micah 7:7

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We all love the idea of being made new, but how many of us actually live like we are? Shame has the vacuum effect that pulls us in and makes us feel stuck, so how you do break out of it? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Link is in the comments.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

2 Corinthians 5:17

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Do you ever get so locked into what you're doing that there's just no stopping you? Dedication is a fantastic thing, but sometimes God sends us an interruption because there's something He wants us to see. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:6

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It's easy to start something with excitement, but staying committed when exhaustion, fear, or doubt creeps in can feel impossible. God is committed to you, and with His help, you can stay committed too. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.

John 10:12-13

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If dealing with worry and anxiety was as simple as flipping an on/off switch, then life would get a whole lot easier. But it doesn't work that way, so what do you do with your worry? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.

John 14:1

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