discipline

Paul is instructing Timothy about strength to endure suffering in 2 Timothy 2:14-26. He maintained that Timothy would be tough and able to resist temptation if he carefully enlisted others who were also faithful to teach. He also told Timothy that he had to be strong in grace. Paul talked of discipline and hard work, […]

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 65:1-9 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) I was ready to be sought out by those who did not […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Luke 6:43-45 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit. […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Jeremiah 31:7-14 (NRSV) For thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O LORD, your […]

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 Isaiah 29:13-16 (NRSV) The Lord said: Because these people draw near with their mouths and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are […]

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 Genesis 37:2-11 (NRSV) This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock with his brothers; he was a helper to […]

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 James 5:7-10 (NRSV) Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Hebrews 12:3-17 (NRSV) Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart. In your struggle against sin you have not yet […]

Focus Breathe in clear thoughts of peace and reflection as you prepare to hear God speak to you through the scripture and the writer. Put aside all the things the world says you have to accomplish today and use this time to rest in God’s presence. Read 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 (NRSV) Do you not know […]