61Feb 2, 2019
Focus Turn off your cell phone, TV, or radio. Listen to the silence that is around you. Listen for God to speak to you. Read John 1:43-51 (NRSV) The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew […]
62Feb 1, 2019
Focus Be still and rest in the Lord. Read Psalm 71:1-6 (NRSV) Prayer for Lifelong Protection and Help In you, O LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me and save me. Be to me a rock of refuge, […]
63Jan 31, 2019
Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Acts 10:44-48 (NRSV) While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of […]
64Jan 30, 2019
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 119:89-96 (NRSV) The Lord exists forever; your word is firmly fixed in heaven. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. By your appointment […]
65Nov 30, 2018
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 Nehemiah 9:16-25 (NRSV) “But they and our ancestors acted presumptuously and stiffened their necks and did not obey your commandments; they refused to obey, and were not mindful […]
66Nov 24, 2018
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 John 3:31-36 (NRSV) The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is of the […]
67Oct 18, 2018
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 Romans 15:7-13 (NRSV) Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. For I tell you that Christ has become a servant […]
68Oct 5, 2018
Focus Turn off your cell phone, TV, or radio. Listen to the silence that is around you. Listen for God to speak to you. Read Romans 8:1-11 (NRSV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you […]
69Sep 19, 2018
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 119:169-176 (NRSV) Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word. Let […]
70Aug 22, 2018
Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read Psalm 36 (NRSV) Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts; there is no fear of God before their eyes. For they flatter themselves in their own eyes that their iniquity cannot […]