deliverance

Several boys once took a hike along the railroad tracks on a foggy morning. When they came to a bridge they checked both ways for an approaching train, but saw none. However, when they got halfway across the bridge, they hear a train approaching in the dense fog. Realizing they could not make it to […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time.   Read Psalm 126 (NRSV) When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 18:1-19 (NRSV) I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, 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 32:6-11 (NRSV) Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them. You are […]

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 Exodus 12:21-27 (NRSV) Then Moses called all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Go, select lambs for […]

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 Isaiah 61:1-7 (NRSV) The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, […]