Life

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for a peace at this time. Read Isaiah 35:4-7a (NRSV) Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will […]

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 Proverbs 15:1-17 (NRSV) A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge, but […]

Reflect The resurrection story is usually saved for Easter, when we can see new life and growth all around us. The story of the birth of Jesus last week led to a life of ministry, a tragic death and new life. The good news is that even in great loss, there is always a new […]

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 Philippians 1:18-26 (NRSV) What does it matter? Just this, that Christ is proclaimed in every way, whether out of false motives or true; and in that I rejoice. […]

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 Job 38:1-7 [34-41] (NRSV) Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind: “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like […]

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 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 […]

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 69:7-10, 16-18 It is for your sake that I have borne reproach, that shame has covered my face. […]

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 […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Isaiah 54:11-17 (NRSV) O afflicted one, storm-tossed, and not comforted, I am about to set your stones in antimony, and lay your foundations with sapphires. I will make your pinnacles of rubies, […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 15 (NRSV) O LORD, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy hill? Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right, and speak the truth from […]