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Dec 23, 2017
Focus Be still and rest in the Lord. Read John 3:31-36 (NRSV) The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is above all. He testifies to what he has seen and heard, […]
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Nov 29, 2017
Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Jeremiah 31:10-14 (NRSV) Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away; say, “He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him […]
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Nov 16, 2017
Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything, but God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Psalm 5 (NRSV) Give ear to my words, O LORD; give heed to my sighing. Listen to the sound of my cry, my King and […]
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Oct 30, 2017
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 119:41-48 (NRSV) Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise. Then […]
75Sep 10, 2017
Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Romans 13:8-14 (NRSV) Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall […]
76Aug 3, 2017
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 145:8-9, 14-21 (NRSV) The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The […]
77Aug 1, 2017
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 8:26-39 (NRSV) Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs […]
78Jul 6, 2017
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 45:10-17 (NRSV) Hear, O daughter, consider and incline your ear; forget your people and your father’s house, and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow […]
79May 1, 2017
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 1 Peter 1:23-25 (NRSV) You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living […]
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Dec 26, 2016
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Isaiah 63:7-9 (NRSV) I will recount the gracious deeds of the LORD, the praiseworthy acts of the LORD, because of all that the LORD has done for us, and the great favor […]