Daily Devotional Readings
Welcome! Pause in this place, and rest and delight in God's Presence.
"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you" (James 4:8a, ESV)
GCC Scripture Readings:
Jan 12-18 Morning Readings:
Sunday: Mark 1:35-39; Psalms 146-147
Monday: Mark 1:40-45; Psalms 1-3
Tuesday: Psalms 5-6
Wednesday: Psalm 119:1-24
Thursday: Psalm 18:1-20
Friday: Psalms 16-17
Saturday: Mark 2:1-12; Psalms 66-67
Jan 12-18 Evening Readings:
Sunday: Psalms 112-113
Monday: Psalms 4,7
Tuesday: Psalms 10-11
Wednesday: Psalms 12-14
Thursday: Psalm 18:21-50
Friday: Psalm 22
Saturday: Psalm 118
Jan 19-25 Morning Readings:
Sunday: Mark 2:13-17; Psalms 148-150
Monday: Mark 3:7-12; Psalm 25
Tuesday: Mark 3:13-19; Psalms 26,28
Wednesday: Mark 3:20-30; Psalm 38
Thursday: Mark 3:31-35; Psalm 37:1-18
Friday: Psalm 31
Saturday: Psalm 19
Jan 19-25 Evening Readings:
Sunday: Psalms 114-115
Monday: Psalm 9,15
Tuesday: Psalms 36,39
Wednesday: Psalm 119:25-48
Thursday: Psalm 37:19-42
Friday: Psalm 35
Saturday: Psalm 119:89-112
A Formational Approach To Scripture Reading:
Sometimes we are tempted to read Scripture merely for information. Psalm 1 however tells us that we are blessed as we meditate on it - which brings formation to our hearts, minds and wills. Consider trying the following formational approach to Scripture as you read it:
Relax: Breathe deeply and relax, and be aware of God's Presence with you. As you breathe deeply, you may wish to pray silently, "Come Lord Jesus," or "Holy Spirit Come."
Read: Read the whole passage, or a portion of the passage aloud, then close your eyes and rest in silence with God for about 2 minutes.
Reflect: Reflect on the Scripture, reading it all again - or any parts which previously stood out to you. Ask yourself, "Is God inviting me in some way to respond to him, or his will, through his Word?" Rest in silence with God in reflection, for about 2 minutes.
Rest: Read the whole portion, or parts of the Scripture passage again, then simply rest with God - for about 2 minutes in silence - savoring the words he has given to you during this reading.
For more tips on engaging with Scripture, CLICK HERE.
Try Out One Of The Daily Devotional Resources Below:
Mission of St. Clare Daily Office
(Includes BCP Readings)
Book Of Common Prayer Daily Readings
Bible Gateway Reading Plans
Our Daily Bread
Ken Boa's Daily Growth
Celtic Daily Prayer