wisdom

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 1 Kings 3:5-14 (NRSV) At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I should give you.” And Solomon said, “You have shown great […]

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 Colossians 3:12-17 (NRSV) As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Chronicles 28:1-10 (NRSV) David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the officials of the tribes, the officers of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of the thousands, […]

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 Revelation 21:1-7 (NRSV) Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, […]

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 Proverbs 8:32-36 (NRSV) “And now, my children, listen to me: happy are those who keep my ways. Hear instruction […]

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 90:12 17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. Turn, O LORD! How long? Have […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a (NRSV) Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy […]

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 Proverbs 1:20-33 (NRSV) Wisdom cries out in the street; in the squares she raises her voice. At the busiest corner she cries out; at the entrance of the city […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 (NRSV) Then David slept with his ancestors, and was buried in the city of David. The time that David reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 111 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the […]