strength

Paul is instructing Timothy about strength to endure suffering in 2 Timothy 2:14-26. He maintained that Timothy would be tough and able to resist temptation if he carefully enlisted others who were also faithful to teach. He also told Timothy that he had to be strong in grace. Paul talked of discipline and hard work, […]

Focus Sit quietly and take a few breaths. Listen for how God may be speaking to you today through this psalm.   Read Psalm 28 (NRSV) To you, O LORD, I call; my rock, do not refuse to hear me, for if you are silent to me, I shall be like those who go down […]

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 Lamentations 3:22-33 (NRSV) The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they […]

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 115:9-18 (NRSV) O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield. […]

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 Matthew 11:28-30 (NRSV) “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Philippians 1:20-30 (NRSV) It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be put to shame in any way, but that by my speaking with all boldness, Christ will be […]

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 Luke 1:46-55 (NRSV) And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Luke 18:1-8 (NRSV) Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Isaiah 53:10-12 (NRSV) Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him with pain. When you make his life an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring, and […]

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 56 (NRSV) Be gracious to me, O God, for people trample on me; all day long foes oppress me; my enemies trample on […]