Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Luke 14:7-14 New Revised Standard Version 7 When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. 8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do […]

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 Luke 14:1-6 New Revised Standard Version 14 On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they […]

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 Luke 13:18-30 New Revised Standard Version 18 He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it? 19 It is […]

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 Luke 13:18-30 New Revised Standard Version 18 He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it? 19 It is […]

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 105:1-11 New Revised Standard Version 1 O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name,    make known his deeds among […]

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 Mark 8:31-38 New Revised Standard Version 31 Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief […]

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 22:23-31 New Revised Standard Version 23 You who fear the Lord, praise him!    All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him;    stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!24 For he did not despise […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Genesis 16:6 New Revised Standard Version 6 But Abram said to Sarai, “Your slave-girl is in your power; do to her as you please.” Then Sarai dealt harshly with her, and she ran […]

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 Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18 New Revised Standard Version 15 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your […]

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 Matthew 4:1-11 New Revised Standard Version 4 Then Jesus […]