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Focus Stop and thank God for being present with you today. Ask for God’s guidance as you hear God’s voice through scripture and the writer. Read Ephesians 4:17-24 (NRSV) Now this I affirm and insist on in the Lord: you must no longer live as the Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds. They […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Ephesians 4:1-16 (NRSV) I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything other than God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Matthew 16:5-12 (NRSV) When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread. Jesus said to them, “Watch out, and […]

Focus Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today. Read Psalm 51:1-12 (NRSV) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy […]

Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear how God is calling you. Read 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 (NRSV) Now in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. […]