Discipleship

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God.   Read John 13: 31-35 (NRSV) When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified […]

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 51 (NRSV) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash […]

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 Ruth 2:1-9 (NRSV) Now Naomi had a kinsman on her husband’s side, a prominent rich man, of the […]

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 Hebrews 9:11-14 (NRSV) But when Christ came as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and perfect tent (not made with […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place.   Read Luke 10: 25-37(NRSV) Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time.   Read Romans 3:21-31 (NRSV) But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in […]

Focus Take a few moments of silence. Relax into our time with God as you reflect on the Word and pray.   Read Ruth 1: 18-22 (NRSV) When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more to her. So the two of them went on until they came to […]

Focus Take a few deep breaths and quiet your mind. Listen for the phrase or word that stands out for you in reading today’s scripture. Carry that phrase with you today.   Read Matthew 20: 29-34 (NRSV) As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. There were two blind men sitting by the […]

Focus Sit quietly and take a few breaths. Listen for how God may be speaking to you today through this psalm.   Read Psalm 28 (NRSV) To you, O LORD, I call; my rock, do not refuse to hear me, for if you are silent to me, I shall be like those who go down […]

Focus Let your heart and mind be open to the nudges of the Holy Spirit as you read this passage from Isaiah and reflect on the Word.   Read Isaiah 59: 1-9 (NRSV) See, the LORD’s hand is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. Rather, your iniquities have been […]