Begin by praying the opening prayer. Read the assigned Psalm for the week once or twice and take a few moments to center yourself on God, relaxing and paying close attention to your breathing. Pray for yourself and others, allowing time for God to place others in your thoughts. Read the day's assigned Scripture slowly and reflectively, perhaps more than once, taking time to allow thoughts and images to form in your mind. Reflect on the Scripture, perhaps writing in your journal. Close with the week's benediction.

Opening prayer: Almighty God, you are the light and life of every soul and my only source of hope. Grant that in this time of worship I may experience your transforming power preparing me for the ministry of this day. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Psalm 56

Sunday: Mark 11. 1-11

Monday: Acts 14. 19-28

Tuesday:  1 Peter 2. 21-25

Wednesday: 2 Cor. 1. 3-11

Thursday: Isaiah 53. 1-6

Friday: Isaiah 53. 7-9

Saturday: Isaiah 53. 10-12

Benediction:  Go forth into this day with the strong name of Jesus Christ to sustain you.