spirituality

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 93 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Majesty of God’s Rule The Lord is king, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed, he is girded with strength. 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 1 Peter 3:13-22 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? But even if you do suffer for […]

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 John 14:27-29 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything, but God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Psalm 66:8-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bless our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept us among […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 102:1-17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A prayer of one afflicted, when faint and pleading before the Lord. Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry come to you. Do not […]

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 Acts 27:1-12 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) When it was decided that we were to sail for Italy, they transferred Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read John 8:31-38 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know […]

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 Acts 7:17-40 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “But as the time drew near for the fulfillment of the promise that God had made to Abraham, our people in Egypt […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read John 14:1-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it […]

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 John 8:49-59 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon; but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. […]