The Morning Focus Daily Devotional with Rick and McKenna

Fear has a way of creeping into everything—our thoughts, relationships, and even our dreams for the future. But it doesn't get the final say. God is your rock, your shield, and your safe place.  Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of  The Morning Focus . The   Lord   is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.    Psalm 18:2  

When you've been praying and waiting and nothing seems to change, it's easy to start questioning everything— even God. If you're in that in-between space, wondering whether to keep waiting or make your own way, join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. but   they who wait for the   Lord   shall renew their strength;        they shall mount up with wings   like eagles;   they...

What does worship look like for you right now? Maybe you picture some version of singing in a church. Maybe your hands are raised, or maybe they aren't. Our view for worship can be quote narrow. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus as they talk about how worship can look like more than what we typically imagine.  Away from me, all you who do evil, for the LORD has heard m...

If you could be any superhero, who would you be, and why? For the most part, we wish we could be these characters because they have traits we don't- we feel very different from them. Do you feel that way about Jesus? Do you feel like your heart is so unlike His that you could never compare? No need to despair, join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus as they dig into how the...

Loneliness can make pain feel even heavier. But what if your sorrow isn't just seen—but   held   by God? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of   The Morning Focus .  He collects every tear in a bottle, recording each one in His book.   Psalm 56:8

Feeling stretched by something God's asking you to do? Obedience can be scary—especially when the next step doesn't make sense yet. But the God who calls you out also walks with you in. He leads with compassion, not pressure. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of  The Morning Focus .  Do not be afraid;   you will not be put to shame.    Do not fear disgrace;   you will not be humiliated.. ....

Your to-do list might already be shouting at you—but before the hustle takes over, here's a reminder: God gave you this calling, and He wants to be in it with you. Your work matters, but not more than your soul. Let's reset our focus and find strength in the One who called us. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. "What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world,...

Have you ever found yourself going through the motions of worship, but deep down, something feels off? Maybe God has started to seem distant—or you just struggle to find a reason to worship Him. In this Full Focus episode of The Morning Focus , Rick and McKenna sit down with Dustin Lolli, lead singer of Sanctus Real, to talk about what happens when we shrink God down to human size, and how reclaim...

We all carry titles—some we earned, some we didn't ask for. But what if the truest thing about you isn't your job, your relationships, or your past? What if your most important identity is simply this:  You are the one Jesus loves.  Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. "Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, 'It is the Lord!'"   John 21:7  

You don't have to wait for life to be perfect to feel joy. The joy God gives is deeper than circumstances—and stronger than you think. It can carry you, anchor you, and even restore you. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.   "Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."   Nehemiah 8:10.  

What if the part of your life that feels too far gone… isn't? There is a name that carries resurrection power—and He brings hope to the places we've given up on. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of  The Morning Focus.    1 Corinthians 15:55:   "Where, O death, is your victory?   Where, O death, is your sting?"  

When life gets painful, we usually just want it fixed. But what if there's something better than a quick solution? Jesus offers peace—not by removing the pain, but by being with us in it. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you."   John 14:27

When you're in the middle of the storm, it can feel like the light has disappeared. You're not the only one who has wondered if God is still with you when all you can see are storms. And there's more hope than you think. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is...

It's not always easy to live out your faith in a world that doesn't always understand it. Sometimes, just mentioning your relationship with God feels risky—like you're opening yourself up to judgment or rejection. But Isaiah 51:7 is a reminder that your identity isn't rooted in what others think. It's anchored in what God knows. He's the One who sees your heart, calls you His, and says you are sec...

When healing doesn't come the way we hoped, it's easy to wonder what God is doing. In today's Morning Focus, we take an honest look at the tension between faith and waiting. Romans 8:18 reminds us there's a glory coming that far outweighs today's pain. Even when the healing hasn't come yet—God is still working.    "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that...

It's easy to brace for the worst—especially when life has taught you to expect it. But what if God isn't waiting to correct you... but to be good to you? Today's verse reminds us that He longs to show compassion. You don't have to brace for impact—you can wait with hope. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.  "Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore He will ri...

You might not realize it in the moment, but hindsight has a way of revealing the faithfulness of God. Maybe you've walked through a tough season only to look back and realize—He had been going before you the entire time. In today's devotional, you'll be reminded that even when the road ahead feels uncertain, you're not walking it alone. God is already there—preparing the way, placing the right peo...

When was the last time you came to God like a child—messy, honest, and unfiltered? Sometimes we forget that the grace that met us the first time we reached for Him is still here today. In this episode, we reflect on what it means to return to that childlike faith and let go of the pressure to have it all together. Let the words of Matthew 19:14 remind you: you're still His child—and He's still wel...

And surely I am with you  always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20  

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness.   Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.  2 Peter 3:9  

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8  

But the  Lord  said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The  Lord  does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the  Lord looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7

He will cover you with his feathers,      and under his wings you will find refuge;      his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4

Ever feel that nudge to help someone... and then do nothing about it? You're not alone. We all have moments where good intentions get swallowed up by doubt or overwhelm. But that doesn't mean we're stuck doing nothing. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the po...

When the obstacles pile up, it's easy to lose focus—and even easier to lose heart. But just because the path got hard doesn't mean your purpose disappeared. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. This is what the   Lord   of Heaven's Armies says: Look at what's happening to you!   You have planted much but harvest little.     Haggai 1:5-6