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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 82 (NRSV) God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to […]

Focus Breathe in clear thoughts of peace and reflection as you prepare to hear God speak to you through the scripture and the writer. Put aside all the things the world says you have to accomplish today and use this time to rest in God’s presence. Read Matthew 5:43-48 (NRSV) “You have heard that it […]

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 10:25-37 (NRSV) Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he said, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ He said to him, ‘What is written in […]

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 1 John 2:7-11 (NRSV) Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you have had from the beginning; the old commandment is the word […]

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 Psalm 8 (NRSV) O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is thy name in all the earth! Thou whose glory above the heavens is chanted […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read John 10:31-42 (NRSV) The Jews took up stones again to stone him. Jesus replied, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these are you going […]

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 23 (NRSV) The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green […]

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 122 (NRSV) I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.a […]

Focus Let your soul take a moment of rest as you hear God’s word. Put your busy schedule, wandering mind, stressful thoughts, and burdened heart at the feet of the cross and open up to God’s voice as the Giver of Life tends your soul. Read Isaiah 65:17-25 (NRSV) For I am about to create […]

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 Philippians 3:17-20 (NRSV) Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For […]