11May 23, 2018
Focus Be mindful of your breathing. Take a large breath, hold it for a few seconds, and release as you reflect on the Breath of God from which we came. Read Ezekiel 37:1-14 (NRSV) The hand of the LORD came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the LORD and set […]
12Apr 25, 2018
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 (NRSV) The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads […]
13Mar 22, 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 118:1-2, 19-29 (NRSV) O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! […]
14Feb 24, 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 Mark 8:27-30 (NRSV) Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I […]
15Dec 28, 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 148 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, […]
16Nov 12, 2017
Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you today? Read Joel 1:1-14 (NRSV) The word of the LORD that came to Joel son of Pethuel: Hear this, O elders, give ear, all inhabitants of the land! Has such a thing happened in your days, or […]
17Jun 22, 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 86:1-10 (NRSV) Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I am devoted to you; save your servant who trusts […]
18May 17, 2017
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 102:1-17 (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 ear to me; […]
19Mar 19, 2017
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 to your soul. Read Exodus 17:1-7 (NRSV) From the wilderness of Sin […]
20Mar 9, 2017
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 Psalm 121 (NRSV) I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He […]