This is a guided prayer for the first week of Lent. Get your FREE lent guide here.

This week our meditation passage (released on 2.19.24) was Matthew 14:22-33. In this account, Peter walked on water. He was brave and bold when he stepped out of the boat. But the wind kicked up and distracted him from Jesus. When Peter took his eyes off Jesus, Peter let fear consume him and started to sink.

In this guided prayer we will take a moment to identify what situations are making us fearful, confess our fears to God, and then receive God’s love and courage to help us choose to have faith over fear.

Here’s some helpful links:

You can find out more about Lent through my free Lent Guide here.

You can find Jodie at http://www.jodieniznik.com/

Instagram @creatingspaceforgod

Facebook @JodieGNiznik

Learn more about Scripture meditation and download your free Lectio Divina Scripture Meditation Journal here.

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Find out more about my parter Life Audio at lifeaudio.com.

Download free sample chapters from my Bible studies here.

This is a guided prayer for the first week of Lent. Get your FREE lent guide <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/vtp3r2258o">here</a>.
This week our meditation passage (released on 2.19.24) was Matthew 14:22-33. In this account, Peter walked on water. He was brave and bold when he stepped out of the boat. But the wind kicked up and distracted him from Jesus. When Peter took his eyes off Jesus, Peter let fear consume him and started to sink.
In this guided prayer we will take a moment to identify what situations are making us fearful, confess our fears to God, and then receive God’s love and courage to help us choose to have faith over fear.
Here’s some helpful links:
You can find out more about Lent through my free Lent Guide <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/vtp3r2258o">here</a>.
You can find Jodie at <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/">http://www.jodieniznik.com/</a>
Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/creatingspaceforgod/">@creatingspaceforgod</a>
Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JodieGNiznik">@JodieGNiznik</a>
Learn more about Scripture meditation and download your free Lectio Divina Scripture Meditation Journal <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/qonerec7np">here</a>.
Join my Monday email <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/enrpjoz0aa">here</a> where I send out links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.
Find out more about my parter Life Audio at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com.</a>
Download free sample chapters from my Bible studies <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/studies">here</a>.

Welcome to So Much More where we're creating space to be with God. This podcast, hosted by Jodie Niznik, introduces you to two types of bible scripture meditation experiences, Lectio Divina and Imaginative Prayer, and gives you space to practice them. It also creates space to hear what others have experienced in their time with God.

Topics Covered:

📖 What Is Lectio Divina and Why Is It a Helpful Christian Practice
📖 What Is Christian Meditation and How Do We Use Scripture to Practice It
📖 Special Church Seasonal Series Including Lent, Easter, and Advent

If you are a Christian looking for ways to pray more or meditate more on Scripture, be sure to visit Jodie's website, https://www.jodieniznik.com/ for more information! 

Welcome to So Much More where we're creating space to be with God. This podcast, hosted by Jodie Niznik, introduces you to two types of bible scripture meditation experiences, Lectio Divina and Imaginative Prayer, and gives you space to practice them. It also creates space to hear what others have experienced in their time with God.
Topics Covered:
📖 What Is Lectio Divina and Why Is It a Helpful Christian Practice 📖 What Is Christian Meditation and How Do We Use Scripture to Practice It 📖 Special Church Seasonal Series Including Lent, Easter, and Advent
If you are a Christian looking for ways to pray more or meditate more on Scripture, be sure to visit Jodie's website, <a href="https://www.jodieniznik.com/">https://www.jodieniznik.com/</a> for more information!

So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

Guided Prayer for Lent | Choosing Faith Over Fear

This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 37 will strengthen you to change your fretting into faith as you remember that God will bring justice in his time and way.

Get your FREE Do Not Be Afraid Guided Meditation Journal here.

Let’s talk about justice.

Or, really, the lack of justice.



Evil seems to be winning.

The underhanded always seem to get ahead.

Injustices seem to go unanswered.



We fear God may never set things right.



But our faith says he will. Revelation 21 reminds us that a day is coming when all that is wrong will be made right.

But until that day, we live in a world where the broken way seems to be advancing.

Yet it is here, in this broken world, that Scripture exhorts us to lay aside our fears and trust God and his good plans.

Psalm 37 is about laying aside our fretting and learning to wait well.

I pray that as you meditate on this Psalm, your heart will be encouraged to turn your fears into trust.

God has it under control.

You do not need to be afraid.



You can follow along with a FREE printed guide for this meditation, and the entire Do Not Be Afraid series here.



Here are some additional helpful links:

You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/

Follow me on Instagram @creatingspaceforgod

Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik

Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Lectio Divina 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.



The entire meditation text is as follows:

Psalm 37:1-8, NET

1 Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed!

Do not envy evildoers!

2 For they will quickly dry up like grass,

and wither away like plants.

3 Trust in the Lord and do what is right!

Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!

4 Then you will take delight in the Lord,

and he will answer your prayers.

5 Commit your future to the Lord!

Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf.

6 He will vindicate you in broad daylight,

and publicly defend your just cause.

7 Wait patiently for the Lord!

Wait confidently for him!

Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner,

a man who carries out wicked schemes!

8 Do not be angry and frustrated!

Do not fret! That only leads to trouble!

This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 37 will strengthen you to change your fretting into faith as you remember that God will bring justice in his time and way.
Get your FREE Do Not Be Afraid Guided Meditation Journal <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/donotbeafraid">here</a>.
Let’s talk about justice.
Or, really, the lack of justice.
 
Evil seems to be winning.
The underhanded always seem to get ahead.
Injustices seem to go unanswered.
 
We fear God may never set things right.
 
But our faith says he will. Revelation 21 reminds us that a day is coming when all that is wrong will be made right.
But until that day, we live in a world where the broken way seems to be advancing.
Yet it is here, in this broken world, that Scripture exhorts us to lay aside our fears and trust God and his good plans.
Psalm 37 is about laying aside our fretting and learning to wait well.
I pray that as you meditate on this Psalm, your heart will be encouraged to turn your fears into trust.
God has it under control.
You do not need to be afraid.
 
You can follow along with a FREE printed guide for this meditation, and the entire Do Not Be Afraid series <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/donotbeafraid">here</a>.
 
Here are some additional helpful links:
You can find out more about me, Jodie, at <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/">http://www.jodieniznik.com/</a>
Follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/creatingspaceforgod/">@creatingspaceforgod</a>
Follow me on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JodieGNiznik">@JodieGNiznik</a>
Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Lectio Divina Scripture Meditation Journal <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/qonerec7np">here</a>.
Join my Monday email newsletter <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/enrpjoz0aa">here</a>, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.
Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com.</a>
Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/studies">here</a>.
 
The entire meditation text is as follows:
Psalm 37:1-8, NET
1 Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed!
Do not envy evildoers!
2 For they will quickly dry up like grass,
and wither away like plants.
3 Trust in the Lord and do what is right!
Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!
4 Then you will take delight in the Lord,
and he will answer your prayers.
5 Commit your future to the Lord!
Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf.
6 He will vindicate you in broad daylight,
and publicly defend your just cause.
7 Wait patiently for the Lord!
Wait confidently for him!
Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner,
a man who carries out wicked schemes!
8 Do not be angry and frustrated!
Do not fret! That only leads to trouble!

From Fretting to Faith: Trusting in God’s Justice | Psalm 37 Meditation

This guided Christian meditation from Matthew 6 will help you remember that God cares about your future and will meet your needs.



Get your FREE Do Not Be Afraid Guided Meditation Journal here.



Will there be enough for tomorrow?

What if the economy collapses? Will I lose all I have?

There’s no shortage of fears swirling around about the economy and our future.



While there is wisdom in preparing for our future through wise living and saving, we cannot let what we’ve stored away, or what we haven’t stored away, become an idol.

Idols are false Gods, and they only make hollow promises.

God is the only one who promises to truly take care of us. And God keeps his promises.

Matthew 6 reminds us that if God cares for the bird's daily needs, he will also care for yours.

As you meditate on Matthew 6, part of Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount, let it comfort you with the reminder that God will take care of you today and in the future.



You can follow along with a FREE printed guide for this meditation, as well as the entire Do Not Be Afraid series here.



Here are some additional helpful links:

You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/

Follow me on Instagram @creatingspaceforgod

Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik

Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Lectio Divina 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.



The entire meditation text is as follows:

Matthew 6:31–34, NIV

So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.



The other passages mentioned in this podcast are:

Matthew 6:19-21, NIV

19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.



Matthew 6:25-26, NIV

25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

This guided Christian meditation from Matthew 6 will help you remember that God cares about your future and will meet your needs.
 
Get your FREE Do Not Be Afraid Guided Meditation Journal <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/donotbeafraid">here</a>.
 
Will there be enough for tomorrow?
What if the economy collapses? Will I lose all I have?
There’s no shortage of fears swirling around about the economy and our future.
 
While there is wisdom in preparing for our future through wise living and saving, we cannot let what we’ve stored away, or what we haven’t stored away, become an idol.
Idols are false Gods, and they only make hollow promises.
God is the only one who promises to truly take care of us. And God keeps his promises.
Matthew 6 reminds us that if God cares for the bird's daily needs, he will also care for yours.
As you meditate on Matthew 6, part of Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount, let it comfort you with the reminder that God will take care of you today and in the future.
 
You can follow along with a FREE printed guide for this meditation, as well as the entire Do Not Be Afraid series <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/donotbeafraid">here</a>.
 
Here are some additional helpful links:
You can find out more about me, Jodie, at <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/">http://www.jodieniznik.com/</a>
Follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/creatingspaceforgod/">@creatingspaceforgod</a>
Follow me on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JodieGNiznik">@JodieGNiznik</a>
Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Lectio Divina Scripture Meditation Journal <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/qonerec7np">here</a>.
Join my Monday email newsletter <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/enrpjoz0aa">here</a>, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.
Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com.</a>
Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/studies">here</a>.
 
The entire meditation text is as follows:
Matthew 6:31–34, NIV
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
 
The other passages mentioned in this podcast are:
Matthew 6:19-21, NIV
19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
 
Matthew 6:25-26, NIV
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

No Fear for Tomorrow: Trusting God’s Provision | Matthew 6 Meditation

This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 23 will ease your fears about walking through difficult seasons.



Get your FREE Do Not Be Afraid Guided Meditation Journal here.



If we’re in a dark valley, we fear—

Will we ever find the other side?

Will life ever feel normal again?



If we aren’t in a dark valley—

We fear we’ll be taken there soon.



The fear of living in pain, loss, and difficulty can be paralyzing.



There is no doubt we will all walk through difficult seasons.

You already have.

It’s a part of living in a fallen world in bodies that are breaking down.



And yet, here you are. You’re still standing. God has seen you through thus far, and he won’t stop here. Let that encourage you.



Let this meditation on Psalm 23 also encourage and remind you that God is good, he is with you, and he will guide you through all the twists and turns of life.



May you lay aside any fears that feel crippling and return your focus to God, who will be faithful to you always.



God is with you. He will never let you go, even when you must walk through a dark valley.

You have nothing to fear.



You can follow along with a FREE printed guide for this meditation and the entire Do Not Be Afraid series here.



Here are some additional helpful links:

You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/

Follow me on Instagram @creatingspaceforgod

Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik

Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Lectio Divina 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.



The entire meditation text is as follows:

Psalm 23, NET

1 The Lord is my shepherd,

I lack nothing.

2 He takes me to lush pastures,

he leads me to refreshing water.

3 He restores my strength.

He leads me down the right paths

for the sake of his reputation.

4 Even when I must walk through the darkest valley,

I fear no danger,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff reassure me.

5 You prepare a feast before me

in plain sight of my enemies.

You refresh my head with oil;

my cup is completely full.

6 Surely your goodness and faithfulness will pursue me all my days,

and I will live in the Lord’s house for the rest of my life.

This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 23 will ease your fears about walking through difficult seasons.
 
Get your FREE Do Not Be Afraid Guided Meditation Journal <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/donotbeafraid">here</a>.
 
If we’re in a dark valley, we fear—
Will we ever find the other side?
Will life ever feel normal again?
 
If we aren’t in a dark valley—
We fear we’ll be taken there soon.
 
The fear of living in pain, loss, and difficulty can be paralyzing.
 
There is no doubt we will all walk through difficult seasons.
You already have.
It’s a part of living in a fallen world in bodies that are breaking down.
 
And yet, here you are. You’re still standing. God has seen you through thus far, and he won’t stop here. Let that encourage you.
 
Let this meditation on Psalm 23 also encourage and remind you that God is good, he is with you, and he will guide you through all the twists and turns of life.
 
May you lay aside any fears that feel crippling and return your focus to God, who will be faithful to you always.
 
God is with you. He will never let you go, even when you must walk through a dark valley.
You have nothing to fear.
 
You can follow along with a FREE printed guide for this meditation and the entire Do Not Be Afraid series <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/donotbeafraid">here</a>.
 
Here are some additional helpful links:
You can find out more about me, Jodie, at <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/">http://www.jodieniznik.com/</a>
Follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/creatingspaceforgod/">@creatingspaceforgod</a>
Follow me on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JodieGNiznik">@JodieGNiznik</a>
Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Lectio Divina Scripture Meditation Journal <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/qonerec7np">here</a>.
Join my Monday email newsletter <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/enrpjoz0aa">here</a>, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.
Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com.</a>
Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/studies">here</a>.
 
The entire meditation text is as follows:
Psalm 23, NET
1 The Lord is my shepherd,
I lack nothing.
2 He takes me to lush pastures,
he leads me to refreshing water.
3 He restores my strength.
He leads me down the right paths
for the sake of his reputation.
4 Even when I must walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no danger,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff reassure me.
5 You prepare a feast before me
in plain sight of my enemies.
You refresh my head with oil;
my cup is completely full.
6 Surely your goodness and faithfulness will pursue me all my days,
and I will live in the Lord’s house for the rest of my life.

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