John the Baptist

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place.   Read Luke 1:68-79 (NRSV) “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a mighty savior for us […]

Focus Relax and listen. Consciously prepare to hear God’s Word. Clear your mind of the worries and tasks that lie before you. Open your heart and allow it to refresh. Read Mark 6:14-29 (NRSV) King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, “John the baptizer has been raised from […]

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, […]

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 John 1:19-28 (NRSV) This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are […]

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 John 1:1-9 (NRSV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Luke 1:68-79 (NRSV) “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a mighty savior for us in […]

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 John 1:1-18 (NRSV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things […]