Daily devotionals written by and for Cumberland Presbyterians.
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Jan 13, 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 29 (NRSV) Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings,[a] ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; worship the LORD […]
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Jan 12, 2019
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Corinthians 2:11-16 (NRSV) For what human being knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also no one comprehends what is truly God’s except the Spirit […]
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Jan 11, 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 Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 (NRSV) I said to myself, “Come now, I will make a test of pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But again, this also was vanity. […]
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Jan 5, 2019
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Jeremiah 31:7-14 (NRSV) For thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O LORD, your […]
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Jan 4, 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 72 (NRSV) Of Solomon. Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. […]
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Jan 3, 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 Luke 8:16-21 (NRSV) “No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a […]
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Jan 2, 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 James 3:13-18 (NRSV) Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy […]
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Jan 1, 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 Psalm 8 (NRSV) To the leader: according to The Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your […]
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Dec 31, 2018
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 1 Kings 3:5-14 (NRSV) At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I should give you.” And Solomon said, “You have shown great […]
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Dec 30, 2018
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 Colossians 3:12-17 (NRSV) As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint […]