Daily devotionals written by and for Cumberland Presbyterians.
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Sep 29, 2016
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 37:1-9 (NRSV) Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb. Trust in […]
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Sep 28, 2016
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 62 (NRSV) For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never […]
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Sep 27, 2016
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 119:49-56 (NRSV) Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life. The arrogant utterly […]
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Sep 26, 2016
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 Revelation 3:14-22 (NRSV) “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the […]
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Sep 25, 2016
Focus This is a time for just you and me, God, but I need your help in sweeping away the cloud of litter that swirls across the landscape of my mind. I want a private conversation between just the two of us so that your message for me in these moments will come through clean […]
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Sep 24, 2016
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 1 Timothy 6:6-19 (NRSV) Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing […]
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Sep 23, 2016
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 146:7b-9 (NRSV) The LORD sets the prisoners free; the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous. […]
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Sep 22, 2016
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for a peace at this time. Read Psalm 12 (NRSV) Help, O LORD, for there is no longer anyone who is godly; the faithful have disappeared from humankind. They utter lies to each other; with flattering lips and […]
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Sep 21, 2016
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 146:7b-9 (NRSV) The LORD sets the prisoners free; the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves […]
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Sep 20, 2016
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