Discipleship

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Mark 1:4-11 New Revised Standard Version 4 John did baptize in the wilderness and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.  5 And there went out unto him all the land […]

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 Luke 5:1-11 New Revised Standard Version One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret,[a] the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. 2 He […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Timothy 4:11-16 New Revised Standard Version 11 These things command and teach.  12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, […]

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 ACTS 9:10-19 New Revised Standard Version 10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!”  “Yes, Lord,” […]

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 Isaiah 60:1-6 New Revised Standard Version 60 Arise, shine; for your light has come,    and the glory of the Lord has risen upon […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read Proverbs 9:1-10   New Revised Standard Version 9 Wisdom has built her house,    she has hewn her seven pillars.2 She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine,    she has also set her table.3 She has sent out […]

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 Proverbs 22:1-9    New Revised Standard Version 22 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,    and favor is better than silver or gold.2 The rich and the poor […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read John 1:10-18    New Revised Standard Version 10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to what was his […]

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 Proverbs 3:1-12    New Revised Standard Version 3 My child, do not forget my teaching,    but let your heart keep my commandments;2 for length of days and […]

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 James 3:1-13   New Revised Standard Version 3 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know […]