2311
Sep 23, 2016
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 146:7b-9 (NRSV) The LORD sets the prisoners free; the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous. […]
2312
Sep 22, 2016
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 12 (NRSV) Help, O LORD, for there is no longer anyone who is godly; the faithful have disappeared from humankind. They utter lies to each other; with flattering lips and […]
2313
Sep 21, 2016
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 146:7b-9 (NRSV) The LORD sets the prisoners free; the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves […]
2314
Sep 20, 2016
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2315
Sep 20, 2016
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Corinthians 9: 19-23 (NRSV) Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I […]
2316
Sep 19, 2016
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 Act 4:1-12 (NRSV) The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were […]
2317
Sep 18, 2016
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 Timothy 2:1-7 (NRSV) I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for […]
2318
Sep 17, 2016
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 Mark 12 41-44 (NRSV) He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow […]
2319
Sep 16, 2016
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 113 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time on and forevermore. […]
2320
Sep 15, 2016
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Exodus 23:1-9 (NRSV) You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with the wicked to act as a malicious witness. You shall not follow a majority in wrongdoing; […]