eVotions

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 Hebrews 10:26-31 (NRSV) For if we willfully persist in sin after having received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Luke 12:41-48 Peter said, “Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for everyone?” And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and prudent manager whom his master will put […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God.   Read Luke 2:15-21 (NRSV) When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has […]

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 Psalm 89:1-18 (NRSV) I will sing of your steadfast love, O LORD, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. […]

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 Hebrews 11:1-7 (NRSV) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, […]

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 Genesis 15:1-6 (NRSV) After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Genesis 11:27-32 (NRSV) Now these are the descendants of Terah. Terah was the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran was the father of Lot. Haran died before his father […]

Focus Place both feet firmly on the ground in front of you. Take a few deep breaths in and out, allowing your mind to prepare for the reading of God’s word. Read Psalm 33:12-22 (NRSV) Happy is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage. The LORD […]

Focus Take a moment to slow your breath. Breathe in to the count of three, hold for a count of three and then blow out for a count of three. Repeat three times. This will help you relax and prepare for study. Read Isaiah 9:8-17 (NRSV) The Lord sent a word against Jacob, and it […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Luke 12:22-31 (NRSV) He said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. For life […]