eVotions

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 75 (NRSV) We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks; your name is near. People tell of your wondrous deeds. At the set time that I […]

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 139:13-18 (NRSV) For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 139:13-18 (NRSV) For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are […]

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 Romans 8:12-25 (NRSV) So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—for if you live according to the flesh, you […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Exodus 14:9-25 (NRSV) The Egyptians pursued them, all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots, his chariot drivers and his army; they overtook them camped by the sea, by Pi-hahiroth, in front of Baal-zephon. As […]

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 Hebrews 6:13-20 (NRSV) When God made a promise to Abraham, because he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, […]

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 86:11-17 (NRSV) Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; give me an […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Psalm 119:105-112 (NRSV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe your righteous ordinances. I am […]

Focus Breathe in clear thoughts of peace and reflection as you prepare to hear God speak to you through the scripture and the writer. Put aside all the things the world says you have to accomplish today and use this time to rest in God’s presence. Read Psalm 92 (NRSV) It is good to give […]

Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you today? Read Ephesians 4:17–5:2 (NRSV) Now this I affirm and insist on in the Lord: you must no longer live as the Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated […]