Do your mistakes disqualify you from God’s calling? Can He still use you?

In this guided Scripture meditation, we’ll step into Peter’s restoration in John 21—a moment filled with grace, renewal, and love. After denying Jesus three times, Peter must have felt like a failure, wondering if he had lost his place in God’s plan. Maybe you’ve felt that way too.

But Jesus wasn’t done with Peter. And He isn’t done with you.

As we meditate on this powerful encounter, you’ll sit by the fire with Jesus, hear His words of restoration, and receive His love for you today.

Come, listen, and let Jesus’s calling revive your heart.

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The passage from this meditation is:

John 21:15-22, NLT

15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”

“Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.”

“Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.

16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

“Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.”

“Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said.

17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.

18 “I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don’t want to go.” 19 Jesus said this to let him know by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then Jesus told him, “Follow me.” 20 Peter turned around and saw behind them the disciple Jesus loved—the one who had leaned over to Jesus during supper and asked, “Lord, who will betray you?” 21 Peter asked Jesus, “What about him, Lord?”

22 Jesus replied, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? As for you, follow me.”

Do your mistakes disqualify you from God&rsquo;s calling? Can He still use you?
In this guided Scripture meditation, we&rsquo;ll step into Peter&rsquo;s restoration in John 21&mdash;a moment filled with grace, renewal, and love. After denying Jesus three times, Peter must have felt like a failure, wondering if he had lost his place in God&rsquo;s plan. Maybe you&rsquo;ve felt that way too.
But Jesus wasn&rsquo;t done with Peter. And He isn&rsquo;t done with you.
As we meditate on this powerful encounter, you&rsquo;ll sit by the fire with Jesus, hear His words of restoration, and receive His love for you today.
Come, listen, and let Jesus&rsquo;s calling revive your heart.
Get your free Lent Journal <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/lent2025">here</a>.
Here are some additional helpful links:
Download your free LENT guide <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/lent2025">here</a>.
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/jodieniznik/">@jodieniznik</a>
Follow me on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JodieGNiznik">@JodieGNiznik</a>
Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Guided Scripture Meditation Journal <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/scripturemeditation">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 passage from this meditation is:
John 21:15-22, NLT
15&nbsp;After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, &ldquo;Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?&rdquo;
&ldquo;Yes, Lord,&rdquo; Peter replied, &ldquo;you know I love you.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Then feed my lambs,&rdquo; Jesus told him.
16&nbsp;Jesus repeated the question: &ldquo;Simon son of John, do you love me?&rdquo;
&ldquo;Yes, Lord,&rdquo; Peter said, &ldquo;you know I love you.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Then take care of my sheep,&rdquo; Jesus said.
17&nbsp;A third time he asked him, &ldquo;Simon son of John, do you love me?&rdquo;
Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, &ldquo;Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.&rdquo;
Jesus said, &ldquo;Then feed my sheep.
18&nbsp;&ldquo;I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don&rsquo;t want to go.&rdquo; 19&nbsp;Jesus said this to let him know by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then Jesus told him, &ldquo;Follow me.&rdquo; 20&nbsp;Peter turned around and saw behind them the disciple Jesus loved&mdash;the one who had leaned over to Jesus during supper and asked, &ldquo;Lord, who will betray you?&rdquo; 21&nbsp;Peter asked Jesus, &ldquo;What about him, Lord?&rdquo;
22 Jesus replied, &ldquo;If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? As for you, follow me.&rdquo;

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!