faith

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 23 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside […]

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 Ephesians 4:29-32 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, […]

Why is prayer discussed as stewardship? Because prayer is the best gift you can give someone. Prayer is also one of the best uses of your time. Prayer takes your thoughts beyond yourself, which is a necessity for stewards. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians (2 Thessalonians 1) that “we give thanks to God always for […]

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 Jeremiah 2:4-13 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Hear the word of the Lord, O house of Jacob, and 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 Psalm 81:11-16 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, […]

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 Exodus 17:1-7 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) From the […]

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 32:1-2 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Of David. A Maskil. Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Scripture: Psalms 32: 3-7 “While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read II Timothy 1: 3-7 “I am grateful to God – whom I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did – when I remember you constantly in my prayers night […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Matthew 18: 10-14 “Take care that you do not despise one of these little ones; for, I tell you, in heaven their angels continually see the face of my Father in heaven. […]