Daily devotionals written by and for Cumberland Presbyterians.
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Oct 2, 2021
Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Philippians 1:1-11 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our […]
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Oct 1, 2021
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Romans 16:17-20New Revised Standard Version17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who cause dissensions and offenses, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid […]
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Sep 30, 2021
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 111New Revised Standard Version 1 Praise the Lord!I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,in the company of the upright, in the congregation.2 Great are […]
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Sep 29, 2021
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 57New Revised Standard Version To the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to […]
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Sep 28, 2021
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 2 Peter 3:14-18New Revised Standard Version 14 Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, […]
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Sep 27, 2021
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 2 Samuel 15:13-31New Revised Standard Version 13 A messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the Israelites have […]
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Sep 25, 2021
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 James 2:1-8New Revised Standard Version 2 My brothers and sisters, do you with your acts of favoritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus […]
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Sep 24, 2021
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read James 3:13-18New Revised Standard Version 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. 14 But if you […]
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Sep 21, 2021
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 James 1:22-27New Revised Standard Version 22 But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. […]
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Sep 20, 2021
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 James 1:19-20New Revised Standard Version 19 You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for your anger does […]