Discipleship

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 1 Samuel 3:1-9 (NRSV) Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (NRSV) Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we decided to be left alone in Athens; and we sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming […]

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 100 (NRSV) Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing. […]

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 Luke 11:14-23 (NRSV) Now he was casting out a demon that was mute; when the demon had gone out, […]

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 Isaiah 26:1-6 (NRSV) On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; he sets up victory like walls and bulwarks. […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Proverbs 12:22-28 (NRSV) Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. One who is clever conceals knowledge, but the mind of a fool […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read John 14:25-26 (NRSV) “I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach […]

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 1 Corinthians 12:4-13 (NRSV) Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 29 (NRSV) Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; worship the LORD in holy splendor. […]

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 Genesis 1:1-31a (NRSV) In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the […]