eVotions

Focus Be still and rest in the Lord. Read Genesis 49:29–50:14 (NRSV) Then he charged them, saying to them, “I am about to be gathered to my people. Bury me with my ancestors—in the cave in the field of Ephron the Hittite, in the cave in the field at Machpelah, near Mamre, in the land […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Psalm 138 (NRSV) I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your […]

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 Psalm 130 (NRSV) Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! If […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read Isaiah 43:8-13 (NRSV) Bring forth the people who are blind, yet have eyes, who are deaf, yet have ears! Let all the nations gather together, and let the peoples assemble. Who among them […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV) Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the Lord had given […]

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 Matthew 15:21-28 (NRSV) Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Matthew 14:34-36 (NRSV) When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. After the people of that place recognized him, they sent word throughout the region and brought all who […]

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 Psalm 133 (NRSV) How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, […]

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 67 (NRSV) May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon […]

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 Job 36:24-33 (NRSV) “Remember to extol his work, of which mortals have sung. All people have looked on it; everyone watches it from far away. Surely God is great, […]