Prepare
Find a quiet place and invite God to speak as you begin.
Scripture Reference
John 3:16-18
What to consider
Settle in and get ready to listen.
What to do
- Find a quiet place and invite God to speak as you begin.
- Slow your breathing and allow your heart to settle.
- Lay aside distractions and become present to God’s presence.
- Read the Scripture slowly—there is no rush here.
- Listen for the word or phrase that gently rises to your attention.
- Let the text read you as you read the text.
- Ask the Spirit to illuminate what God wants you to notice today.
- Rest in silence, trusting that God is near and attentive.
- Allow the Scripture to shape your thoughts, not the other way around.
- Receive whatever God gives—comfort, challenge, or stillness—with gratitude.
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