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Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Luke 12:57-59     (NRSV) “And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?  Thus, when you go with your accuser before a magistrate, on the way make an effort […]

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 1 John 2:12-17     (NRSV) I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven on account of his name. I am writing to you, fathers, […]

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 Romans 8:1-11    (NRSV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit[a] of […]

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 Luke 11:37-52    (NRSV) While he was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him; so he went in and took his place […]

Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you today? Read Psalm 56 (NRSV) To the leader: according to The Dove on Far-off Terebinths. Of David. A Miktam, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be gracious to me, O God, for people trample on me; […]

Focus Take time to rest in the comfort of the Lord today. Read 1 Corinthians 13 (NRSV) If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, […]

Focus Be still and rest in the Lord.   Read Luke 2:1-20 (NRSV) In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also […]

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 Nehemiah 9:16-25 (NRSV) “But they and our ancestors acted presumptuously and stiffened their necks and did not obey your commandments; they refused to obey, and were not mindful […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God.   Read Psalm 13 (NRSV) How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I bear pain in my soul, and […]

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 1 Samuel 1:4-20 (NRSV) On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons […]