opportunities

As stewards we need to be aware of the open doors God places before us. While no one can shut the door, we must take the opportunities which are ours. We may think of ourselves as having little power, as was the case noted in our scripture. Nonetheless, we must endure, using what we have […]

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 John 4:7-26 (NRSV) A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” (His disciples had gone to the city to buy food.) […]

Focus Are you tired? Take this time to rest. Relax every part of yourself. Breathe slower. Be ready for what God has before you today. Read Psalm 130 (NRSV) Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! If […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Acts 22:22–23:11 (NRSV) Up to this point they listened to him, but then they shouted, “Away with such a fellow from the earth! For he should not be allowed to live.” […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Luke 8:4-10 (NRSV) When a great crowd gathered and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed; and as […]