psalm

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 149 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. Let Israel be glad in its Maker; let the children of […]

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 8 (NRSV) O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. […]

Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you today? Read Psalm 8 (NRSV) O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Psalm 138 (NRSV) I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read Isaiah 43:8-13 (NRSV) Bring forth the people who are blind, yet have eyes, who are deaf, yet have ears! Let all the nations gather together, and let the peoples assemble. Who among them […]

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 67 (NRSV) May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 18:1-19 (NRSV) I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, 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 78:1-8 (NRSV) Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable; I […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 (NRSV) The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The LORD is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he […]

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 65:8-13 (NRSV) Those who live at earth’s farthest bounds are awed by your signs; you make the gateways of the morning and the evening shout for joy. You […]