eVotion

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 102:1-17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A prayer of one afflicted, when faint and pleading before the Lord. Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry come to you. Do not […]

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 Acts 27:1-12 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) When it was decided that we were to sail for Italy, they transferred Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read John 8:31-38 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know […]

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 Acts 7:17-40 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “But as the time drew near for the fulfillment of the promise that God had made to Abraham, our people in Egypt […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read John 14:1-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it […]

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 John 8:49-59 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon; but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. […]

Focus Close your eyes and open yourself as you relax into a peaceful state. Be willing to expose yourself for who you are as God created you to be. Breathe deeply as you prepare to hear God’s Word. Read Psalm 31:1-5 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) To the leader. A Psalm of David. In you, […]

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 Isaiah 50:4-5 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The […]

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 Jeremiah 23:1-8 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Woe to […]

Focus Are you tired? Take this time to rest. Relax every part of yourself. Breathe slower. Be ready for what God has before you today. Read Hebrews 13:20-21 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by […]