So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)
Jodie Niznik - Lectio Divina and Scripture Meditation Instructor
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This short Advent prayer for peace will help you breathe deeply, release what you’re carrying, and remember that Jesus came to bring peace.
Peace with God.
Peace within yourself.
And peace with others.
Take a deep breath and rest in His presence today.
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This beautiful guide includes:
• All the Scriptures for this series
• Weekly reflection prompts
• Space to record what God is revealing to you
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Advent invites us to slow down, quiet our hearts, and prepare for the coming of Christ.
In this guided Christian meditation, you’ll reflect on Scripture and rest in God’s peace as you anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
Be Still: Advent Meditations for Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love helps you create space in this busy season to experience the presence of Christ and the peace He brings.
Download your FREE Advent Guide here.
This week, we focus on peace—the peace Jesus came to bring.
Peace with God.
Peace within ourselves.
And peace with one another.
In this meditation, we’ll move slowly through several short passages that remind us of the peace Jesus offers—peace that’s not the absence of trouble but the presence of His Spirit with us in the midst of it.
Take a few quiet moments today to be still and let His peace settle over you.
Helpful Links:
Download your FREE Be Still Advent guide here.
This journal includes:
• All the Scriptures for this series
• Weekly reflection prompts
• Space to record what God is revealing to you
Additional links:
You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/
Follow me on Instagram @jodieniznik
Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik
Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Guided Scripture Meditation Journal here.
Join my Monday email newsletter here, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.
Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com.
Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies here.
Scriptures Read in This Meditation
Luke 2:13–14 (NIV)
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
John 14:27 (NIV)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 16:33 (NIV)
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.
In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
Revelation 21:3–4 (NIV)
“Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them.
They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
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This Advent season can be full and hurried, which is exactly why we need moments to pause and be still with God.
In this short, guided prayer, you’ll return to Psalm 62:5–8, the passage from this week’s meditation on hope. Together, we’ll breathe deeply, rest in God’s presence, and ask Him to renew our hope—trusting that the One who came once will come again.
Take a few quiet minutes to center your soul on Jesus and let His peace steady you today.
Helpful Links:
Download your FREE companion journal for Advent here.
This beautiful guide includes:
• All the Scriptures for this series
• Weekly reflection prompts
• Space to record what God is revealing to you
Additional links:
You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/
Follow me on Instagram @jodieniznik
Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik
Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Guided Scripture Meditation Journal here.
Join my Monday email newsletter here, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.
Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com.
Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies here.
Meditation Scripture:
Psalm 62:5–8 (NIV)
5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.
6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
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Advent invites us to slow down, quiet our hearts, and prepare for the coming of Christ.
In this guided Christian meditation, you’ll reflect on Scripture and rest in God’s peace as you anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
Be Still: Advent Meditations for Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love helps you create space in this busy season to experience the presence of Christ and the peace He brings.
Download your FREE Advent Guide here.
The first week of Advent, we focus on hope—the hope we have because Jesus came once and the hope we hold because He will come again.In Psalm 62, David reminds his own soul to rest and trust in God alone. As you meditate on these verses, you’ll be invited to do the same—to find rest, peace, and renewed hope in the God who keeps His promises.
Because this season can be hectic, I’ll release a short guided prayer each Wednesday during Advent to help you pause midweek and stay grounded in God’s peace.
If you loved the music this week, it was used by permission of the artist Simon Wester. You can find more of his excellent music on Spotify here.
Helpful Links:
Download your FREE companion journal for Advent here.
This beautiful guide includes:
• All the Scriptures for this series
• Weekly reflection prompts
• Space to record what God is revealing to you
Additional links:
You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/
Follow me on Instagram @jodieniznik
Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik
Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Guided Scripture Meditation Journal here.
Join my Monday email newsletter here, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.
Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com.
Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies here.
Meditation Scripture:
Psalm 62:5–8 (NIV)
5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.
6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
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This Christian Scripture meditation is the final episode in our 12-Step meditation journey. While the first 12 meditations followed the steps directly, this last one serves as a benediction—a blessing and prayer to carry with you as you continue your journey of transformation with God.
Paul prayed Ephesians 3:16–21 over the church in Ephesus, and today we pray them for ourselves. They remind us that we are strengthened by the Spirit, rooted and grounded in love, and carried forward by God’s power to do more than we could ever ask or imagine.
In this guided Lectio Divina meditation, you’ll be invited to:
- Trust God more deeply
- Thank Him for how He’s revealed His love to you
- Ask Him boldly for what you need
- Rest in the truth that He can do more than you could ask or think
As you listen, may you be reminded that God’s love is your foundation, His Spirit is your strength, and His power is more than enough for whatever lies ahead.
If this series has blessed you, would you take a moment to pass it on to someone else who might benefit?
Helpful Links:
Download your FREE companion journal for Rooted and Grounded: Scripture Meditations for Every Step of the Journey here.
This journal includes:
• All the Scriptures for this series
• Weekly reflection prompts
• Space to record what God is revealing to you
Additional links:
You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/
Follow me on Instagram @jodieniznik
Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik
Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Guided Scripture Meditation Journal here.
Join my Monday email newsletter here, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.
Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com.
Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies here.
Meditation Passage:
Ephesians 3:16–21, NLT
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.
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