eVotions

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Mark 10:32-34, 46-52 (NRSV) They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them; they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. He took the […]

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 Jeremiah 33:1-9 (NRSV) The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still confined in the court of the […]

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 118:1-2, 19-29 (NRSV) O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! […]

Focus Be still and rest in the Lord. Read John 12:34-50 (NRSV) The crowd answered him, “We have heard from the law that the Messiah remains forever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?” Jesus said to them, “The light is with you […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Acts 2:14-24 (NRSV) But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen […]

Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you today? Read Psalm 119:9-16 (NRSV) How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments. I treasure […]

Focus Relax and listen. Consciously prepare to hear God’s Word. Clear your mind of the worries and tasks that lie before you. Open your heart and allow it to refresh. Read Psalm 51:1-12 (NRSV) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash […]

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 John 12:1-11 (NRSV) Six days before the Passover Jesus […]

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 Psalms 107:1-16 (NRSV) O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read John 8:12-20 (NRSV) Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” Then […]