Discipleship

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for a peace at this time. Read Acts 26:1-18 (NRSV) Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to defend himself: “I consider myself fortunate that it […]

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 Acts 9:19b-31 (NRSV) For several days [Saul] was with the disciples in Damascus, and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read John 21:1-19 (NRSV) After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas […]

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 Luke 14:12-14 (NRSV) He said also to the one who had invited him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite […]

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 30 (NRSV) I will extol you, O LORD, for you have drawn me up, and did not let […]

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 Revelation 3:14-22 (NRSV) “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of God’s creation: “I […]

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 122 (NRSV) I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem—built as […]

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 Psalm 122 (NRSV) I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.a […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 150 (NRSV) Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament![a] Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness! Praise him […]

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 Luke 24:36-40 (NRSV) While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were […]