Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read John 3:31-36 (NRSV) The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes […]

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 1 Peter 4:7-11 (NRSV) The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. Above all, […]

Many of us grew up—or our kids did—in the time of a TV show called The Waltons. As you may remember, the setting took place during the depression when money was so tight it was hard to scrape up enough to buy a sack of flour at the neighborhood general store. The lack of money […]

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 Peter 4:1-6 (NRSV) Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same intention (for […]

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 4:12-14; 5:6-11 (NRSV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening […]

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 (NRSV) The LORD is king, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed, he is girded with strength. He has established the world; it shall never be moved; […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Ephesians 2:1-7 (NRSV) You were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Luke 24:44-53 (NRSV) Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, […]

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 John 16:16-24 (NRSV) “A little while, and you will no longer see me, and again a little while, and you will see me.” Then […]

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 Deuteronomy 5:22-33 (NRSV) These words the LORD spoke with a loud voice to your whole assembly at the mountain, […]