eVotions

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read Psalm 95 (NRSV) O come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 1 Peter 5:1-5 (NRSV) Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the […]

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 4:5-12 (NRSV) The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything, but God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Acts 4:1-4 (NRSV) While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, […]

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 23 (NRSV) The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green […]

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 Mark 16:9-18 (NRSV) Now after he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Hosea 5:15–6:6 (NRSV) I will return again to my place until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face. In their distress they will beg my favor: “Come, let us return […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 150 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness! Praise him […]

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 Luke 24:36b-48 (NRSV) Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Acts 3:1-10 (NRSV) One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, at three o’clock in the afternoon. And a man lame from birth was […]