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 Corinthians 11:23-26 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus […]

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 70 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) To the leader. Of David, for the memorial offering. Be pleased, O […]

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 71:1-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read John 12:1-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Matthew 21:1-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the […]

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 10:32-34 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them; they were amazed, and those who […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Job 13:13-19 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “Let me have silence, and I will speak, and let come on me what may. I will take my flesh in my teeth, and put […]

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 Philippians 1:1-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Ephesians 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version (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 […]

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 81:1-3 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) To the leader: according to The Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of […]