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 Luke 9:51-62 (NRSV) When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 16 (NRSV) Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” As for the […]

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 Galatians 4:8-20 (NRSV) Formerly, when you did not know God, you were enslaved to beings that by nature are not gods. Now, however, that you have come to know […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Matthew 5:33-37 (NRSV) “Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ’You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to the Lord.’ […]

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 16:2 (NRSV) I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” Reflect I find two beautiful […]

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 64 (NRSV) Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from the dread enemy. Hide […]

Focus Relax and listen. Consciously prepare to hear God’s Word. Clear your mind of the worries and tasks that lie before you. Open your heart and allow it to refresh. Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 (NRSV) For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved […]

Focus Close your eyes and open yourself as you relax into a peaceful state. Be willing to expose yourself for who you are as God created you to be. Breathe deeply as you prepare to hear God’s Word. Read Galatians 3:23-29 (NRSV) Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until […]

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 Isaiah 59:1-8 (NRSV) See, the LORD’s hand is […]

Focus Let your soul take a moment of rest as you hear God’s word. Put your busy schedule, wandering mind, stressful thoughts, and burdened heart at the feet of the cross and open up to God’s voice as the Giver of Life tends your soul. Read Psalm 22:19-28 (NRSV) But you, O LORD, do not […]