When our hearts feel troubled, Jesus invites us to trust Him again.

This short midweek prayer creates space to pause, breathe deeply, and return to Jesus’s words in John 14:1–6, where He says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” In this guided prayer, we acknowledge the places where worry, uncertainty, or longing have unsettled our hearts and bring them honestly before God.

Jesus reminds us that we are not alone—that He is with us, that He is preparing a place for us, and that He will return for us. As we pray, we ask for help to trust Him more deeply and to follow Him in the way He has already made clear: to love God fully and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Take a few quiet minutes to slow down, listen for God’s invitation, and rest in the presence of the One who leads us in truth and life.

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Today’s Scripture

John 14:1–6 (NLT)

1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.
2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. 

4 And you know the way to where I am going.”

5 “No, we don’t know, Lord,” Thomas said. “We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?”

6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.

 

Today’s meditation music was generously provided by Simon Wester. If you enjoyed the music, make sure to listen to and follow him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qUycRIHExBVUPIoq6RUkO?si=vQranvhdRW6NNoMNG7Q9dQ

When our hearts feel troubled, Jesus invites us to trust Him again.
This short midweek prayer creates space to pause, breathe deeply, and return to Jesus&rsquo;s words in John 14:1&ndash;6, where He says, &ldquo;I am the way, the truth, and the life.&rdquo; In this guided prayer, we acknowledge the places where worry, uncertainty, or longing have unsettled our hearts and bring them honestly before God.
Jesus reminds us that we are not alone&mdash;that He is with us, that He is preparing a place for us, and that He will return for us. As we pray, we ask for help to trust Him more deeply and to follow Him in the way He has already made clear: to love God fully and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Take a few quiet minutes to slow down, listen for God&rsquo;s invitation, and rest in the presence of the One who leads us in truth and life.
Download your FREE Lent Companion Journal<a href="https://jodieniznik.myflodesk.com/lent2026"> Here</a>
I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus&nbsp;
This journal includes: &bull; Each week&rsquo;s Scripture passage &bull; Reflection prompts from the meditations &bull; Space to journal, pray, and notice what God is revealing
Here are some additional helpful links:
Learn more about Jodie: <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/">http://www.jodieniznik.com</a>
Follow on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodieniznik/">@jodieniznik</a>
Follow on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JodieGNiznik/">@JodieGNiznik</a>
Join the Monday email newsletter for new meditations,<a href="https://jodieniznik.myflodesk.com/stayintouch"> HERE</a>
Explore other faith-centered podcasts from LifeAudio: <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">https://www.lifeaudio.com</a>
Today&rsquo;s Scripture
John 14:1&ndash;6 (NLT)
1 &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father&rsquo;s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.&nbsp;
4 And you know the way to where I am going.&rdquo;
5 &ldquo;No, we don&rsquo;t know, Lord,&rdquo; Thomas said. &ldquo;We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?&rdquo;
6 Jesus told him, &ldquo;I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
&nbsp;
Today&rsquo;s meditation music was generously provided by Simon Wester. If you enjoyed the music, make sure to listen to and follow him on Spotify. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qUycRIHExBVUPIoq6RUkO?si=vQranvhdRW6NNoMNG7Q9dQ">https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qUycRIHExBVUPIoq6RUkO?si=vQranvhdRW6NNoMNG7Q9dQ</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)

I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life | Midweek Prayer (John 14:1–6)

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