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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 Mark 12: 38-44 (NRSV) As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God.   Read Luke 16:19 31 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate […]

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 86 (NRSV) Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my […]

Focus Loving God, replace my distortions with your revelations. Read Exodus 22:21-27 (NRSV) You shall not wrong or oppress a resident alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt. You shall not abuse any widow or orphan. If you do abuse them, when they cry out to me, I will surely heed their […]

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 39 (NRSV) I said, “I will guard my ways that I may not sin with my tongue; I will keep a muzzle on my mouth as long as […]