praise

Focus Take time to rest in the comfort of the Lord today. Read Psalm 148 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host! Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 126 (NRSV) When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,[a] we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then […]

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 126 (NRSV) When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with […]

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 Nehemiah 9:1-15 (NRSV) Now on the twenty-fourth day […]

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 111 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the […]

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 23 (NRSV) The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my […]

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 48 (NRSV) Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 1 Samuel 2:1-10 (NRSV) “My heart exults in the LORD; my strength is exalted in my God. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in my victory. “There is no Holy […]

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 115:9-18 (NRSV) O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield. […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read Psalm 95 (NRSV) O come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us […]