311Sep 19, 2021
Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read James 1:19-20New Revised Standard Version 19 You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for your anger does not produce […]
312Sep 18, 2021
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Romans 11:25-32New Revised Standard Version 25 So that you may not claim to be wiser than you are, brothers and sisters, I want you to understand this mystery: a hardening has come […]
313Sep 17, 2021
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 1 New Revised Standard Version 1 Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked,or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers;2 but […]
314Sep 16, 2021
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Proverbs 29:1-12New Revised Standard Version 29 One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn,will suddenly be broken beyond healing.2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;but when the wicked rule, […]
315Sep 15, 2021
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 Colossians 3:1-11New Revised Standard Version 3 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated […]
316Sep 14, 2021
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 73:21-28New Revised Standard Version 21 When my soul was embittered,when I was pricked in heart,22 I was stupid […]
317Sep 12, 2021
Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you today? Read Psalm 19New Revised Standard Version To the leader. A Psalm of David.1 The heavens are telling the glory of God;and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.2 Day to day pours forth speech,and night to night declares […]
318Sep 11, 2021
Focus Close your eyes and open yourself as you relax into a peaceful state. Be willing to expose yourself for who you are as God created you to be. Breathe deeply as you prepare to hear God’s Word. Read Psalm 19New Revised Standard Version To the leader. A Psalm of David.1 The heavens are telling […]
319Sep 10, 2021
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 Proverbs 19:24-29New Revised Standard Version 24 The lazy […]
320Sep 9, 2021
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 Proverbs 15:1-17New Revised Standard Version 15 A soft answer […]