Posts by Nathaniel Mathews

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Acts 20:7-12 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) On the first day of the week, when we met to break bread, Paul was holding a discussion with them; since he intended to leave […]

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 Ezekiel 37:1-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the Lord and set me […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Luke 24:44-53 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Then he said to them, ‘These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in […]

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 Ezekiel 33:10-16 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: ‘Our transgressions and our […]

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 130 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear […]

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 […]

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 Matthew 20:20-28 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with […]

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 Peter 4:7-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. Above all, […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. 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 […]