Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Isaiah 6:1-8  (NRSV) In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs […]

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 Psalm 19 (NRSV) To the leader. A Psalm of David. The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament[a] proclaims his handiwork. Day […]

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 19 (NRSV) To the leader. A Psalm of David. The heavens are telling the glory of God; and […]

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 145 (NRSV) Praise. Of David. I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you, and praise […]

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 145 (NRSV) Praise. Of David. I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you, and praise your name […]

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 Psalm 36:5-10 (NRSV) Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains; […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 106:1-12 (NRSV) O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Who can utter the mighty doings of the LORD, or declare all his […]

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 29 (NRSV) Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings,[a] ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; worship the LORD […]

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 72 (NRSV) Of Solomon. Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. […]

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 Luke 8:16-21 (NRSV) “No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a […]