psalm

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 93 (NRSV) The LORD is king, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed, he is girded […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Psalm 22:25-31 (NRSV) From you comes my praise in the great congregation; my vows I will pay before those who fear him. The poor shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek […]

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 […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 150 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness! Praise him […]

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 4 (NRSV) Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 133 (NRSV) How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, on the […]

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 133 (NRSV) How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! It is like […]

Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you today? Read Psalm 119:9-16 (NRSV) How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments. I treasure […]

Focus Relax and listen. Consciously prepare to hear God’s Word. Clear your mind of the worries and tasks that lie before you. Open your heart and allow it to refresh. Read Psalm 51:1-12 (NRSV) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash […]

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 Psalms 107:1-16 (NRSV) O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he […]