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Focus Lord, let us not just hear your words, but recognize your presence. Read Exodus 20:1-21 (NRSV) Then God spoke all these words: I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me. You shall not […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NRSV) Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Acts 9:10-19a (NRSV) Now there was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” He answered, “Here I am, Lord.” The Lord said to […]

Fearful and forgotten… We’ve heard those terms tossed around quite a bit in the weeks following Election Day. Fear and a sense of being forgotten each can manifest itself in pretty ugly ways at times, but when mixed together with a little frustration and impatience, well, it seems to me you’ve got a formula for […]

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 Psalm 102 (NRSV) Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry come to you. Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress. Incline your […]

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 3 (NRSV) O LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; many are saying to me, “There is no help […]

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 Deuteronomy 7:12-26 (NRSV) If you heed these ordinances, by diligently observing them, the LORD your God will maintain with you the covenant loyalty that he swore to your ancestors; […]

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 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 Psalm 118:26-29 (NRSV) Blessed is the one who comes […]