Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Acts 17:1-9 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) After Paul and Silas had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul went […]
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 Hebrews 12:3-17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart. In your […]
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 74 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A Maskil of Asaph. O God, why do you cast us off forever? Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture? Remember […]
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 Acts 7:44-53 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “Our ancestors had the tent of testimony in the wilderness, as God directed when he spoke to […]
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 1 John 4:1-6 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to […]
Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you to-day? Read Luke 6:6-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) On another sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught, and there was a man there whose right hand was withered. The scribes and the Pharisees watched him to […]
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 Revelation 3:7-13 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “And to […]
Focus Are you tired? Take this time to rest. Relax every part of yourself. Breathe slower. Be ready for what God has before you today. Read Psalm 10:1-4 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? In arrogance the wicked persecute […]
Focus Be still and rest in the Lord. Read Jeremiah 1:4—10 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you: I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Then I said, “Ah, […]
Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Psalm 71:1-6 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear […]
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