faith

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for a peace at this time. Read Hebrews 10:32-39 (NRSV) But recall those earlier days when, after you had been enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, sometimes being publicly exposed to abuse and persecution, and sometimes […]

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 Hebrews 11:1-7 (NRSV) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, […]

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 55:16-23 (NRSV) But I call upon God, and the LORD will save me. Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he will […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Esther 4:1-17 When Mordecai learned all that had been done, Mordecai tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went through the city, wailing with a loud and bitter cry; […]

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 119:17-32 (NRSV) Deal bountifully with your servant, so that I may live and observe your word. Open my eyes, so that I may […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read James 2:14-26 (NRSV) What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is […]

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 Mark 2:1-12 (NRSV) When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. So many gathered around that there was no longer room […]

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 8:40-56 (NRSV) Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him. Just […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Luke 7:1-10 (NRSV) After Jesus had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. A centurion there had a slave whom he valued highly, and who was […]

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 11:19-26 (NRSV) Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they spoke the […]