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Daily Pause
Pause is the learned art of stopping to immerse in the presence of God and untangle from the demands of life. Pause frees our souls to breathe the fresh air of God's grace, even if just for a minute - this is active restoration. Welcome to the Daily Pause. The Daily Pause is a 10 minute daily devotional tool freshly designed each day by Point of Grace church near Austin Texas to help us intentionally pause and breathe - immerse and untangle. The goal is that Monday - Friday we would take time…
Episodes
Daily PauseApril 2, 2026 - Matthew 27:27-31
27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet…
Daily PauseApril 1, 2026 - Matthew 26:47-56
49 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.50 Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.”[d]Then the men stepped forward…
Daily PauseFebruary 27, 2026 - John 13:1-5
John 13:1-5 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own…
Daily PauseFebruary 26, 2026 - John 8:48-54
John 8:48-54 48 The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?” 49 “I am not possessed by a demon,” said…
Daily PauseFebruary 25, 2026 - Philippians 2:5-11
Philippians 2:5-11 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature[a] God, did not consider…
Daily PauseFebruary 24, 2026 - Philippians 2:1-5
Philippians 2:1-5 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if…
Daily PauseFebruary 23, 2026 - Matthew 11:25-30
Matthew 11:25-30 25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned…
Daily PauseFebruary 20, 2026 - 2 Corinthians 4:6-14
2 Corinthians 4:6-14 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s…
Daily PauseFebruary 19, 2026 - Hebrews 1:1-4
Hebrews 1:1-4 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by…
Daily PauseFebruary 18, 2026 - Psalm 32:1-7
Psalm 32:1-7 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them…
Daily PauseFebruary 17, 2026 - 2 Peter 1:16-18
2 Peter 1:16-18 16 For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses…
Daily PauseFebruary 16, 2026 - Mark 9:2-10
Mark 9:2-10 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured…
Daily PauseFriday – Matthew 8:5-10, 13
Friday – Matthew 8:5-10, 13 5 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6 “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home…
Daily PauseThursday – Matthew 7:24-29
Thursday – Matthew 7:24-29 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock…
Daily PauseWednesday – Matthew 5:9-12
Wednesday – Matthew 5:9-12 Jesus began to teach them saying: 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who…
Daily PauseTuesday – Matthew 5:6-8
Tuesday – Matthew 5:6-8 Jesus began to teach them saying: 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are…
Daily PauseMonday – Matthew 5:1-4
Monday – Matthew 5:1-4 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He…
Daily PauseFriday, February 6th: Acts 3:1-10
Friday, February 6th: Acts 3:1-10 (The Gospel is Displayed When We Answer Christ’s Call to Join Him in His Healing Work) One day Peter and John were going up…
Daily PauseThursday, February 5th: Philippians 2:5-8,14-16
Thursday, February 5th: Philippians 2:5-8,14-16 (Discover and Do the Servant in You—You Best Discover the Servant in You by Doing) In your relationships with…
Daily PauseWednesday, February 4th: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Wednesday, February 4th: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (Discover and Do the Servant in You—Discover the Servant in You) There are different kinds of gifts, but the…
Daily PauseTuesday, February 3rd: Matthew 5:13-16
Tuesday, February 3rd: Matthew 5:13-16 (People Often Need to See the Gospel in Our Lives Before They Can Hear the Gospel from our Lips) You are the salt of the…
Daily PauseMonday, February 2nd: Matthew 4:23-25
Monday, February 2nd: Matthew 4:23-25 (Jesus Ushers in the Kingdom Through Words But Also Through Works) Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their…
Daily PauseJanuary 30, 2026 - John 13:12-17
John 13:12-17 12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he…
Daily PauseJanuary 29, 2026 - John 13
John 13 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who…
Daily PauseJanuary 28, 2026 - Matthew 9:9-13
Matthew 9:9-13 9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and…
Daily PauseJanuary 27, 2026 - Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:16-20 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come…
Daily PauseJanuary 26, 2026 - Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-15 14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God…
Daily PauseJanuary 23, 2026 - 1 Peter 5:5-9
1 Peter 5:5-9 5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another…
Daily PauseJanuary 22, 2026 - Genesis 3:1-7
Genesis 3:1-7 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat…
Daily PauseJanuary 21, 2026 - Matthew 16:21-25
Matthew 16:21-25 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders…
Daily PauseJanuary 20, 2026 - Matthew 4:5-11
Matthew 4:5-11 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw…
Daily PauseJanuary 19, 2026 - Matthew 4:1-4
Monday – Matthew 4:1-4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted[a] by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was…
Daily PauseJanuary 16, 2026 - John 1:6-13
John 1:6-13 6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might…
Daily PauseJanuary 15, 2026 - John 3:1-8
John 3:1-8 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know…
Daily PauseJanuary 14, 2026 - Galatians 3:26-29
Galatians 3:26-29 26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with…
Daily PauseJanuary 13, 2026 - Matthew 3:13-17
Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you…
Daily PauseJanuary 12, 2026 - Matthew 3:1-12
Matthew 3:1-12 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3…
Daily PauseJanuary 9, 2026 - Luke 2:41-50
Luke 2:41-50 41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival…
Daily PauseJanuary 8, 2026 - Matthew 2:13-18
Matthew 2:13-18 13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to…
Daily PauseJanuary 7, 2026 - Matthew 2:7-12
Matthew 2:7-12 7 Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go…
Daily PauseJanuary 6, 2026 - Matthew 2:1-6
Matthew 2:1-6 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one…
Daily PauseJanuary 5, 2025 - Luke 2:25-33
Luke 2:25-33 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit…
Daily Pause2025-01-02 Friday - John 14:25-27 & Isaiah Chapter 9:6
FRIDAY - 1/2/2026 Scripture John 14:25-27 All this I have spoken while I am still with you. 26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in…
Daily Pause2026-01-01 Thursday - Colossians 1:15-18 & Isaiah Chapter 9:6
THURSDAY - 1/1/2026 Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created…
Daily Pause2025-12-31 Wednesday - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 & Isaiah Chapter 9:6
WEDNESDAY - 12/31/2025 Scripture 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”…
Daily Pause2025-12-30 Tuesday - 1 Corinthians 1:20-24
TUESDAY - 12/30/2025 Scripture 1 Corinthians 1:20-24 Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made…
Daily Pause2025-12-29 Monday - Isiah 9-6,7 (with background music)
MONDAY - 12/29/2025 Scripture: Isaiah Chapter 9, Verses 6 and 7: For to us a child is born, To us a son is given, and the government shall be on His shoulders…
Daily Pause2025-12-26 Friday - Luke 2:15-20 The 2nd Day of Christmas
Friday - Luke 2:15-20 The 2nd Day of Christmas 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem…
Daily Pause2025-12-25 Thursday - Luke 2:8-14 Christmas Day
Thursday - Luke 2: 8-14 Christmas DayAnd there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord…
Daily Pause2025-12-24 Wednesday - Luke 2-1-7 Christmas Eve
Wednesday - Luke 2:1-7 Christmas EveIn those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the…
Daily Pause2025-12-23 Tuesday – John 9:1-11
Tuesday – John 9:1-11As Jesus went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was…
Daily Pause2025-12-22 Monday Isaiah 60-1-5
Monday – Isaiah 60:1-5“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.2 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is…
Daily PauseDecember 19, 2025 - Isaiah 61:10-11
Isaiah 61:10-11 10 I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his…
Daily PauseDecember 18, 2025 - Isaiah 61;3,7-9
Isaiah 61;3,7-9 They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. 7 Instead of your shame you will receive a…
Daily PauseDecember 17, 2025 – Isaiah 61:3-6
Isaiah 61:3-6 They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. 4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins and…
Daily PauseDecember 16, 2025 - Isaiah 61:1,3
Isaiah 61:1,3 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort all who…
Daily PauseDecember 15, 2025 - Isaiah 61:1-2
Isaiah 61:1-2 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the…
Daily PauseDecember 12, 2025 - Isaiah 55:8-11
Isaiah 55:8-11 8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are…
Daily PauseDecember 11, 2025 - Isaiah 55: 6-7
Isaiah 55: 6-7 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let…
Daily PauseDecember 10, 2025 - John 6:27,32-35
John 6:27,32-3527 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father…