Daily devotionals written by and for Cumberland Presbyterians.
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Sep 7, 2019
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 […]
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Sep 5, 2019
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 […]
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Sep 4, 2019
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 […]
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Sep 3, 2019
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 […]
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Sep 2, 2019
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 […]
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Sep 1, 2019
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 […]
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Aug 31, 2019
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 […]
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Aug 30, 2019
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, […]
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Aug 29, 2019
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 […]
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Aug 28, 2019
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Acts 17:1-9 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) After Paul and Silas had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul went […]