Daily devotionals written by and for Cumberland Presbyterians.
1601
Sep 15, 2018
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 19 (NRSV) The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. There is no […]
1602
Sep 14, 2018
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 2:17-26 (NRSV) If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,” and […]
1603
Sep 7, 2018
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Proverbs 4:10-27 (NRSV) Hear, my child, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many. I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in […]
1604
Sep 6, 2018
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 Romans 2:1-11 (NRSV) Therefore you have no excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others; for in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, […]
1605
Sep 5, 2018
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 106:1-6, 13-23, 47-48 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for […]
1606
Sep 4, 2018
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 2:19-25 (NRSV) For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten […]
1607
Sep 3, 2018
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 Timothy 4:6-16 (NRSV) If you put these instructions before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the faith and […]
1608
Sep 2, 2018
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 4-6 (NRSV) So now, Israel, give heed to the statutes and ordinances that I am teaching you to observe, so that you may live to enter and occupy the land […]
1609
Sep 1, 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 Psalm 15 O LORD, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy hill? Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right, and speak the […]
1610
Aug 31, 2018
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read James 1:9-16 (NRSV) Let the believer who is lowly boast in being raised up, and the rich in being brought low, because the rich will disappear like a flower in the field. […]