Paul

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Acts 27:13-38 (NRSV) When a moderate south wind began to blow, they thought they could achieve their purpose; so they weighed anchor and began to sail past Crete, close to the shore. […]

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 Ephesians 2:1-10 (NRSV) You were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of […]

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 Acts 26:24-29 (NRSV) While he was making this defense, Festus exclaimed, “You are out of your mind, Paul! Too much learning is driving you insane!” […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Corinthians 9: 19-23 (NRSV) Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I […]

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 73 (NRSV) Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Romans 7:14-25 (NRSV) For we know that the law is spiritual; but I am of the flesh, sold into slavery under sin. I do not understand my own actions. For I do […]

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 Galatians 4:8-20 (NRSV) Formerly, when you did not know God, you were enslaved to beings that by nature are not gods. Now, however, that you have come to know […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Galatians 2:1-10 (NRSV) Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. I went up in response to a revelation. Then I laid before […]

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 Ephesians 1:15-23 (NRSV) I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for a peace at this time. Read Acts 26:1-18 (NRSV) Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to defend himself: “I consider myself fortunate that it […]