Discipleship

Focus Lord, let us not just hear your words, but recognize your presence. Read Exodus 20:1-21 (NRSV) Then God spoke all these words: I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me. You shall not […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (NRSV) See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you today, […]

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 119:1-8 (NRSV) Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD. Happy are those who keep his […]

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 1 John 2:7-17 (NRSV) Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you have […]

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 1:12-16 (NRSV) Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Psalm 119:105-112 (NRSV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe your righteous ordinances. I […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 (NRSV) Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; […]

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 11:2-10 (NRSV) God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel? […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Isaiah 58:1-9a (NRSV) Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet! Announce to my people their rebellion, to the house of Jacob their sins. Yet day after […]

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 29:13-16 (NRSV) The Lord said: Because these people draw near with their mouths and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are […]