praise

Focus Relax, reflect and embrace the ever-presence of God in our lives who cares for all. Read John 10:22-30 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered […]

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 Psalm 105:1-5 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) O give […]

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 19 (NRSV) To the leader. A Psalm of David. The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament[a] proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Luke 2:39-52 (NRSV) When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled […]

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 Psalm 19 (NRSV) To the leader. A Psalm of David. The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament[a] proclaims his handiwork. Day […]

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 19 (NRSV) To the leader. A Psalm of David. The heavens are telling the glory of God; and […]

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 Psalm 145 (NRSV) Praise. Of David. I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you, and praise […]

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 145 (NRSV) Praise. Of David. I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you, and praise your name […]

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 Revelation 21:1-7 (NRSV) Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, […]

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 Proverbs 8:32-36 (NRSV) “And now, my children, listen to me: happy are those who keep my ways. Hear instruction […]