The Morning Focus Daily Devotional with Rick and McKenna

What do you need today? Maybe you have more than a few thinga you'd answer that question with. When we are struggling, God shows up not just with blessings, but with His presence. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

It's easy to feel pulled in a hundred directions with so many voices telling you what's right. Who can you actually trust to guide you? Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would lead us into truth—not confusion. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of  The Morning Focus .  "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will spe...

It's easy to forget where our real help comes from. We get busy, distracted, or start leaning on other things before we ever turn to God. But what if we were people who reflexively looked to Him first? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of  The Morning Focus.   "I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."   Ps...

What will your life look like when you one day look back on it? More time working or scrolling—or a life full of love, purpose, and the things that mattered most? God wants to shape your desires into something bigger, fuller, and worth remembering. Join Rick & McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.   "Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."   Psalm 37:...

Spiritual growth isn't just about checklists and goals—it's about people. Galatians 6:2 reminds us that when we carry each other's burdens, we're living out God's call in the most practical way.  Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of  The Morning Focus.   Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.   Galatians 6:2  

It's easy to pace, worry, and wonder how you're going to make it through the challenge in front of you. But Romans 8:28 reminds us that even when you can't see the way forward, God is already at work for your good. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of  The Morning Focus.   And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his pur...

It's easy to get stuck worrying if you're missing God's will. We overthink decisions, second-guess ourselves, and wonder if we've somehow stepped outside His plan. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

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

You've probably heard it before: "God loves you." But sometimes those words slip past without sinking in.  Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. " And a voice from heaven said, 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.'"   Matthew 3:17  

Sometimes the only way we know how to handle stress is to grit our teeth and push through. But that only gets us so far—and it usually leaves us exhausted.  Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of  The Morning Focus. "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing."   John 6:63   

It's easy to make following Jesus more complicated than it needs to be. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.   1 Corinthians 2:2  

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

We all have moments when we feel knocked down by life. But just because you've fallen doesn't mean you're finished. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of  The Morning Focus . "Do not gloat over me, my enemy!   Though I have fallen, I will rise.   Though I sit in darkness,   the Lord will be my light."   Micah 7:8

We've all had things we'd rather keep hidden—parts of our story we hope never see the light of day. But the truth is, when we bring those things into the light, they lose their power to shame us.  Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from...

Sometimes the thing that looks like it will end everything is actually the setup for something greater. God can use what you're going through. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.   Genesis 50:20    

Do you ever feel like you have to fight to be good enough? Like God will love you more once you get your ducks in a row? The enemy lies to us time and time again, but the Bible points us back to the truth. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.  "and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of l...

How often do we ask God for something He's already promised? What if we shifted one of  our  most common prayers—"God, please be with me"—into a bold step of faith. Join Rick and McKenna for this episode of The Morning Focus. "I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken."   Psalm 16:8  

As Christians, does trusting God mean never feeling afraid?  Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. And you are her children, if you do good and   do not fear anything that is frightening.   1 Peter 3:6b  

You promised yourself you'd do better, but here you are—again. But what if  again  isn't a reason to hide, but an invitation to hope? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."   Lamentations 3:22–23  

Some verses in the Bible hit differently—like John 15:2. At first glance, it can feel harsh or even discouraging. But when you look closer at the original language, the meaning shifts in a beautiful way. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does...

Ever feel like you're running nonstop but not getting anywhere? Life gets busy fast—but not everything we chase is worth it. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.  "Do you now know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." I Cor. 9:24   

Guilt can creep in from the most unexpected of places. If you've ever felt like you're not doing enough because you're not "saving" anyone, you're not alone. But that pressure to save people was never yours to carry. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. T...

 Ever feel like you missed the memo on what your gifts are? Like everyone else has something to offer, and you're just... unsure? Comparison, confusion, and distraction often keep us from using what God's placed in us. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us." Romans 12:6

You can be surrounded by people and still feel off. Disconnected. Drained. Sometimes what your soul really needs isn't more conversation—it's more quiet with God. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. "The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. It is good for a man to bear the yoke wh...

And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:4