eVotion

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 John 1:10-13 New Revised Standard Version 10 He was […]

Focus Let your soul take a moment of rest as you hear God’s word. Put your busy schedule, wandering mind, stressful thoughts, and burdened heart at the feet of the cross and open up to God’s voice as the Giver of Life tends your soul. Read John 1:6-9 New Revised Standard Version 6 There was a […]

Focus Take a moment to clear your mind from all the distractions of the day. Christ is Lord. Read John 1:1-4 New International Version The Word Became Flesh The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him 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 Luke 2:13-14 New Revised Standard Version 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Luke 2:1-7 New Revised Standard Version The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration 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 Luke 2:1-20 New Revised Standard Version The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Philippians 4:4-9 New Revised Standard Version 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything […]

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 9:6-7 New Revised Standard Version 6 For a child has been born for us,    a son given to us;authority rests upon his shoulders;    and he is […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 113 (NRSV) 1 Praise the Lord!Praise, O servants of the Lord;    praise the name of the Lord. 2 Blessed be the name of the Lord    from this time on and forevermore.3 From the rising of the […]

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 Luke 1:46b-55 (NRSV) 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he […]