God with us

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 Mark 4:35-41 (NRSV) On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to […]

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 Psalm 23 (NRSV) The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green […]

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 Psalms 107:1-16 (NRSV) O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he […]

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 John 1:1-14 (NRSV) In the beginning was the […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Joshua 3:7-17 (NRSV) The LORD said to Joshua, “This day I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, so that they may know that I will be with […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Daniel 3:19-30 (NRSV) Then Nebuchadnezzar was so filled with rage against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego that his face was distorted. He ordered the furnace heated up seven times more than was customary, […]