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Jul 25, 2016
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 Psalm 55:16-23 (NRSV) But I call upon God, and the LORD will save me. Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he will […]
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Jul 24, 2016
Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read Luke 11:1-13 (NRSV) He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” He […]
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Jul 23, 2016
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Esther 4:1-17 When Mordecai learned all that had been done, Mordecai tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went through the city, wailing with a loud and bitter cry; […]
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Jul 22, 2016
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 138 (NRSV) I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple and give […]
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Jul 21, 2016
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Esther 2:19-3:6 (NRSV) When the virgins were being gathered together, Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate. Now Esther had not revealed her kindred or her people, as Mordecai had charged her; […]