461Jul 17, 2021
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 Colossians 1:15-23 New Revised Standard Version 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 for […]
462Jul 16, 2021
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Luke 7:31-35 New Revised Standard Version 31 “To what then will I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? 32 They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to […]
463Jul 15, 2021
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 2 Samuel 3:12-16 New Revised Standard Version 12 Abner sent messengers to David at Hebron, saying, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and I will give […]
464Jul 14, 2021
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 68:24-35 New Revised Standard Version 24 Your solemn processions are seen, O God, the processions of my God, my King, into the sanctuary—25 the singers in front, the musicians last, between them girls playing tambourines:26 “Bless God […]
465Jul 13, 2021
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 Psalm 85:8-13 New Revised Standard Version 8 Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those […]
466Jul 12, 2021
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 52:7 New Revised Standard Version 7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace,who […]
467Jul 11, 2021
Focus Be still and rest in the Lord. Read Colossians 4:2-18 New Revised Standard Version 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time pray for us as well that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I […]
468Jul 10, 2021
Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you today? Read Psalm 24 New Revised Standard Version Of David. A Psalm. 1 The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it;2 for he has founded it on the seas, and established […]
469Jul 9, 2021
Focus Relax and listen. Consciously prepare to hear God’s Word. Clear your mind of the worries and tasks that lie before you. Open your heart and allow it to refresh. Read 2 Samuel 5:17-25 New Revised Standard Version 17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, all the Philistines went up […]
470Jul 8, 2021
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 James 5:7-12 New Revised Standard Version 7 Be patient, […]