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Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Psalm 119:105-112 (NRSV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe your righteous ordinances. I am […]

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 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 2 John 1-13 (NRSV) The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth, and not only I but […]

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 1 John 2:7-17 (NRSV) Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you have […]

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 119:105-112 (NRSV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe your righteous ordinances. I […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 (NRSV) Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; […]

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 John 8:12 (NRSV) Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but […]

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 1:1-14 (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 Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Ephesians 6:10-20 (NRSV) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against […]