psalm

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 92:1-4, 12-15 (NRSV) It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and […]

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 20 (NRSV) The LORD answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob […]

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 92:1-4, 12-15 (NRSV) It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the […]

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 74 (NRSV) O God, why do you cast us off forever? Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture? Remember […]

Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you today? Read Psalm 99 (NRSV) The LORD is king; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake! The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples. Let […]

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 20 (NRSV) The LORD answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send you help from the sanctuary, […]

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 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 47 (NRSV) Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. For the LORD, the Most High, is awesome, a great king over […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 80 (NRSV) Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir […]

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 98 (NRSV) O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. The […]