Reflect As we move further into the future, we can look back on amazing developments in humanity’s knowledge and power. We can also see the tragic consequences of the abuse of that knowledge and power. How can we find things for which to be hopeful as we begin a new year? We hear all kinds […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for a peace at this time.   Read Psalm 91:9-16 (NRSV) Because you have made the LORD your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent. For he […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 73:21-28 (NRSV) When my soul was embittered, when I was pricked in heart, I was stupid and ignorant; I was like a brute beast toward you. Nevertheless I am continually with […]

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 2:19-25 (NRSV) For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten […]

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 James 1:1-8 (NRSV) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. My brothers […]

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 145:10-18 (NRSV) All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your faithful shall bless […]

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 Ephesians 2:11-22 (NRSV) So then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth, called “the uncircumcision” by those […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Psalm 142 (NRSV) With my voice I cry to the LORD; with my voice I make supplication to the LORD. I pour out my complaint before him; I tell my trouble before […]

Focus Be mindful of your breathing. Take a large breath, hold it for a few seconds, and release as you reflect on the Breath of God from which we came. Read Ezekiel 37:1-14 (NRSV) The hand of the LORD came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the LORD and set […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 23 (NRSV) The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads […]