David

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 2 Samuel 5:17-25 (NRSV) When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, all the Philistines went up in search of David; but David heard about […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 1 Samuel 16:14-23 (NRSV) Now the spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him. And Saul’s servants said to him, “See now, an evil […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything, but God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. 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 […]

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 1 Samuel 16:11-13 (NRSV) Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?” And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, but he is […]

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 Psalm 32:1-7 (NRSV) Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are those to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read 2 Kings 19:8-20, 35-37 (NRSV) The Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria fighting against Libnah; for he had heard that the king had left Lachish. When the king heard […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 119:49-56 (NRSV) Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life. The arrogant utterly […]

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 25:1-10 (NRSV) To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not […]

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 27 (NRSV) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the […]