Discipleship

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Genesis 11:27-32 (NRSV) Now these are the descendants of Terah. Terah was the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran was the father of Lot. Haran died before his father […]

Focus Place both feet firmly on the ground in front of you. Take a few deep breaths in and out, allowing your mind to prepare for the reading of God’s word. Read Psalm 33:12-22 (NRSV) Happy is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage. The LORD […]

Focus Take a moment to slow your breath. Breathe in to the count of three, hold for a count of three and then blow out for a count of three. Repeat three times. This will help you relax and prepare for study. Read Isaiah 9:8-17 (NRSV) The Lord sent a word against Jacob, and it […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Luke 12:22-31 (NRSV) He said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. For life […]

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 Colossians 3:18–4:1 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. Children, […]

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 127 (NRSV) Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD […]

Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you today? Read Luke 12:13-21 (NRSV) Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Mark10:17-22 (NRSV) As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus […]

Focus Be still and rest in the Lord. Read Psalm 49:1-12 (NRSV) Hear this, all you peoples; give ear, all inhabitants of the world, both low and high, rich and poor together. My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding. I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will […]

Focus Breathe in clear thoughts of peace and reflection as you prepare to hear God speak to you through the scripture and the writer. Put aside all the things the world says you have to accomplish today and use this time to rest in God’s presence. Read Matthew 5:43-48 (NRSV) “You have heard that it […]