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Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Matthew 23:13-28 (NRSV) “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you lock people out of the kingdom of heaven. For you do not go in yourselves, and when others […]

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 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 (NRSV) Do you not know […]

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 56 (NRSV) Be gracious to me, O God, for people trample on me; all day long foes oppress me; my enemies trample on […]

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 12:9-21 (NRSV) Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. […]