Begin by reading the invocation. 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 benediction.

Invocation: Our Lord, you prove that your witness is faithful and true. Help us discover in your example the determination we need so that our witness, in public and in secret, will also be faithful and true -- a clear word spoken and lived without compromise in your faithful name.  Amen.

Psalm: Psalm 16

Daily Scripture Readings:

Sunday: Mark 13: 24-32

Monday: Philippians 1: 12-18

Tuesday: Luke 12: 1-12

Wednesday:  Colossians 4: 1-6

Thursday: Matthew 20: 1-6

Friday: John 5: 30-47

Saturday: Acts 10: 34-38

Benediction: My Lord, thank you for this time together. Thank you for being my faithful companion and for your word of love spoken to my deepest need. I love you, my God, and pledge my allegiance to your kingdom, for today and forever. Amen.