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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 Malachi 3:1-4 (NRSV) See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly […]

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 2 Kings 20:12-19 (NRSV) At that time King Merodach-baladan son of Baladan of Babylon sent envoys with letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he had heard that […]

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 Galatians 5:2-15 (NRSV) Listen! I, Paul, am telling you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you. Once again I testify to […]

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 Galatians 5:2-6 (NRSV) Listen! I, Paul, am telling you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you. Once again I testify […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 1 Peter 4:7-11 (NRSV) The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for […]

Focus Take a moment to slow your breath. Breathe in to the count of three, hold for a count of three and then blow out for a count of three. Repeat three times. This will help you relax and prepare for study. Read Isaiah 9:8-17 (NRSV) The Lord sent a word against Jacob, and it […]