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Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Timothy 3:14-4:5 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you so that, if I am delayed, you may know […]

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 Luke 14:25-33 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Now large crowds were traveling with him; and he turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to […]

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 58 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) To the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam. Do you […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Jeremiah 2:4-13 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Hear the word of the Lord, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel. Thus says the Lord: What […]

A Resource Review: “Call and Response: Litanies for Congregational Prayer” by Fran Pratt From the Publisher: A compilation of modern call and response litanies intended for congregational use. Whether your community is liturgical and looking for fresh language, or contemporary and looking to incorporate liturgical elements, this volume contains relevant, reflective prayers that call congregations […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for a peace at this time. Read 1 Peter 3:8-12 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay […]

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 Psalm 81:1 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) To the leader: according to The Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Hebrews 13:7-21 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus […]

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 Hebrews 13:1-8 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some […]