Discipleship

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 Matthew 18:1-5 (NRSV) At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Romans 16:17-20 (NRSV) 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 them. […]

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 Romans 16:1-16 (NRSV) I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church at Cenchreae, so that you may welcome her in the Lord as is fitting […]

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 Matthew 20:1-16 (NRSV) “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalms 146:1-8 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life […]

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 2 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NRSV) For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we are weak in him, but in dealing with you we […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 145:1-8 (NRSV) I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever. Great […]

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 Mark 11:20-25 (NRSV) In the morning as they passed by, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. Then Peter remembered and […]

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 Genesis 49:29–50:14 (NRSV) Then he charged them, saying to them, “I am about to be gathered to my people. […]

Article originally published by Kaiser Health News (http://khn.org/news/soul-purpose-seniors-with-strong-reasons-to-live-often-live-stronger/) on August 31, 2017. Written by Judith Graham.   After making it through the maelstrom of middle age, many adults find themselves approaching older age wondering “what will give purpose to my life?” now that the kids have flown the nest and retirement is in the cards. […]