Discipleship

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 78:1-8 (NRSV) Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable; I […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 (NRSV) The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The LORD is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Acts 2:37-47 (NRSV) Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter said to […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Deuteronomy 8:1-10 (NRSV) This entire commandment that I command you today you must diligently observe, so that you may live and increase, and go in and occupy the land that the LORD […]

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 Matthew 14:13-21 (NRSV) Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed […]

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 Isaiah 41:8-10 (NRSV) But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham, my friend; you whom I took from […]

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 Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 (NRSV) The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 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 Psalm 65:8-13 (NRSV) Those who live at earth’s farthest bounds are awed by your signs; you make the gateways of the morning and the evening shout for joy. You […]

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 Romans 8:26-39 (NRSV) Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs […]

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 119:121-128 (NRSV) I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. Guarantee your servant’s well-being; do not let the godless oppress me. My eyes […]