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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 20 (NRSV) The LORD answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob […]

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 John 12:1-8 (NRSV) 12 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read John 11:45-57  (NRSV) Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him.  But some of them went to the Pharisees and […]

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 23 (NRSV) The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my […]

Written by Chandler Frazer Found at Youth Specialties  Every year, youth ministries attempt to create an atmosphere for students to trust and follow Jesus. However, so many struggle to see numerical and spiritual growth among their students. Many attribute this lack of growth to not enough resources or programs for students to participate in. As an […]

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 Acts 10:9 (NRSV) About noon the next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. Reflect It seems […]