Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Hebrews 2:10-18 (NRSV) It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. […]

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 20 (NRSV) The LORD answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send you help from the sanctuary, […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NRSV) So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction […]

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 148 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, […]

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 Matthew 18:1-14 (NRSV) At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called […]

Focus Are you tired? Take this time to rest. Relax every part of yourself. Breathe slower. Don’t be prideful or stubborn. Be ready for what God has before you today. Read Psalm 148 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, […]

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 John 1:1-14 (NRSV) In the beginning was the […]

Focus Take time to rest in the comfort of the Lord today. Read Luke 2:1-20 (NRSV) In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be […]

Focus Be still and rest in the Lord. 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 from heaven is above all. He testifies to what he has seen and heard, […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Galatians 4:1-7 (NRSV) My point is this: heirs, as long as they are minors, are no better than slaves, though they are the owners of all the property; but they remain under […]