eVotion

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 81:1 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) To the leader: according to The Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Hebrews 13:7-21 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus […]

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 Hebrews 13:1-8 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some […]

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 Matthew 20:20-28 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with […]

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 1 Peter 4:7-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. Above all, […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read 1 Peter 3:8-12 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Acts 17:1-9 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) After Paul and Silas had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul went […]

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 Hebrews 12:3-17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart. In your […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 74 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A Maskil of Asaph. O God, why do you cast us off forever? Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture? Remember […]

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 7:44-53 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “Our ancestors had the tent of testimony in the wilderness, as God directed when he spoke to […]