Posts by Tony Janner

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 102:1-17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A prayer of one afflicted, when faint and pleading before the Lord. Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry come to you. Do not […]

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 Acts 27:1-12 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) When it was decided that we were to sail for Italy, they transferred Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read John 8:31-38 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know […]

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 Acts 7:17-40 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “But as the time drew near for the fulfillment of the promise that God had made to Abraham, our people in Egypt […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read John 14:1-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it […]

Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you to-day? Read Luke 6:6-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) On another sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught, and there was a man there whose right hand was withered. The scribes and the Pharisees watched him to […]

Focus Let your soul take a moment of rest as you hear God’s word. Put your busy schedule, wandering mind, stressful thoughts, and burdened heart at the feet of the cross and open up to God’s voice as the Giver of Life tends your soul. Read Revelation 3:7-13 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “And to […]

Focus Are you tired? Take this time to rest. Relax every part of yourself. Breathe slower. Be ready for what God has before you today. Read Psalm 10:1-4 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? In arrogance the wicked persecute […]

Focus Be still and rest in the Lord. Read Jeremiah 1:4—10 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you: I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Then I said, “Ah, […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Psalm 71:1-6 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear […]