Lent

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read 1 Peter 4:7-11 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 7 The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, maintain constant love […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 16:5-11 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;     you hold my lot. 6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;     I have a […]

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 16:25-33 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Peace for the Disciples 25 “I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The […]

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 Isaiah 61:1-2 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 61 The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me; […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Hebrews 11:1-7 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition The Meaning of Faith 11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. 3 By faith we […]

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 Psalm 46 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Psalm 46 God’s Defense of His City and People To the leader. Of the Korahites. According to Alamoth. A Song. 1 God […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Luke 1:1-4 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Dedication to Theophilus 1 Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed […]

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 Jeremiah 30:18-24 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 18 Thus says the Lord: I am going to restore the fortunes of the tents of Jacob     and have […]

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 117 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Psalm 117 Universal Call to Worship 1 Praise the Lord, all you nations! […]

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 Romans 1:8-15 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Prayer of Thanksgiving 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout […]