eVotion

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read John 21:1-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together […]

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 Genesis 18:1-8 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance […]

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 6:1-4 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting […]

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 122 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A Song of Ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Psalm 122 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A Song of Ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Our […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Esther 8 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) On that day King Ahasuerus gave to Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews; and Mordecai came before the king, for […]

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 122 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A Song of Ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 150 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament![a] Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his […]

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 17:32-51 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) David said to Saul, “Let no one’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go […]

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 1 Samuel 17:19-32 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were […]