Prepare your heart for Easter as you meditate on Jesus’s actions and words from the Thursday before his crucifixion.



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Prepare your heart for Easter as you meditate on Jesus’s actions and words from the Thursday before his crucifixion.
 
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The exact verses read in this podcast are printed in the guided Lent Journal for your use:
Download your free Lent journal here: <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/free-lent-journal">http://www.jodieniznik.com/free-lent-journal</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)

Maundy Thursday Scripture Meditation (Matthew 26:20-46)

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.

Download your FREE Lent Companion JournalHere

I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus 

This journal includes:
• Each week’s Scripture passage
• Reflection prompts from the meditations
• Space to journal, pray, and notice what God is revealing

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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>
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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>

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

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In this fifth meditation of our Lenten series, I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus, we slow down with Jesus’s words in John 14:1–6:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.”

Jesus speaks these words on the night before His arrest. The disciples are gathered in an upper room, sensing that something is wrong but not fully understanding what is coming. Fear, confusion, and grief are already beginning to settle in. Into that moment, Jesus does not offer explanations or timelines. He offers comfort, presence, and promise.

He tells them not to let their hearts be troubled.
He invites them to trust.
And He reminds them that He is preparing a place for them—and that He will come back for them.

When Thomas admits that he does not know the way, Jesus responds with clarity and compassion. He does not point to a path. He points to Himself. He is the way we follow, the truth we hold onto, and the life that sustains us.

This guided Scripture meditation invites you to bring your own uncertainty, questions, or unsettled places before God. Through several slow readings of John 14:1–6, you will be guided to listen, reflect, respond, and rest—allowing Jesus’s promise to steady your heart and remind you that you are not walking alone.

Lent reminds us that when the way forward feels unclear, Jesus remains near. He goes before us, prepares a place for us, and faithfully leads us home.

Download your FREE Lent Companion JournalHere

I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus 

This journal includes:
• Each week’s Scripture passage
• Reflection prompts from the meditations
• Space to journal, pray, and notice what God is revealing

Here are some additional helpful links:

Learn more about Jodie:
http://www.jodieniznik.com

Follow on Instagram:
@jodieniznik

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@JodieGNiznik

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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

In this fifth meditation of our Lenten series,&nbsp;I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus, we slow down with Jesus&rsquo;s words in John 14:1&ndash;6: &ldquo;I am the way, the truth, and the life.&rdquo;
Jesus speaks these words on the night before His arrest. The disciples are gathered in an upper room, sensing that something is wrong but not fully understanding what is coming. Fear, confusion, and grief are already beginning to settle in. Into that moment, Jesus does not offer explanations or timelines. He offers comfort, presence, and promise.
He tells them not to let their hearts be troubled. He invites them to trust. And He reminds them that He is preparing a place for them&mdash;and that He will come back for them.
When Thomas admits that he does not know the way, Jesus responds with clarity and compassion. He does not point to a path. He points to Himself. He is the way we follow, the truth we hold onto, and the life that sustains us.
This guided Scripture meditation invites you to bring your own uncertainty, questions, or unsettled places before God. Through several slow readings of John 14:1&ndash;6, you will be guided to listen, reflect, respond, and rest&mdash;allowing Jesus&rsquo;s promise to steady your heart and remind you that you are not walking alone.
Lent reminds us that when the way forward feels unclear, Jesus remains near. He goes before us, prepares a place for us, and faithfully leads us home.
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>
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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>

I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life | John 14:1–6

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This midweek prayer is an invitation to pause and return to Jesus’s words in John 10, where He says, “I am the good shepherd.”

In this short prayer, we take time to remember who Jesus is for us—a Shepherd who knows His sheep, stays with them, and lays down His life for their sake. We reflect on the ways He has already cared for us and ask Him to help us know Him more, so we can follow Him more closely.

This prayer also acknowledges that there are real challenges and threats we face. Jesus names the danger, but He also reminds us that He does not abandon His sheep. He stays. He protects. He leads.

As we pray, we entrust ourselves again to the Shepherd who never walks away and ask Him to guide us through this day and this Lenten season.

Take a few quiet minutes to refocus your heart on Jesus as the Good Shepherd and pray along with me.

Today’s Scripture

John 10:11–15 (NIV)

11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it.
13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.
14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—
15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.”

Download your FREE Lent Companion JournalHere

I AM: A Lenten Journey with Jesus 

This journal includes:
• Each week’s Scripture passage
• Reflection prompts from the meditations
• Space to journal, pray, and notice what God is revealing

Here are some additional helpful links:

Learn more about Jodie:
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@jodieniznik

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@JodieGNiznik

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If you are helped by these meditations, consider sharing them with a friend or leaving a review as a way to support this ministry.

Thank you for joining me on So Much More.
We really do believe Jesus has so much more to say to us—and this is one way we are creating space to listen.

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This midweek prayer is an invitation to pause and return to Jesus&rsquo;s words in John 10, where He says, &ldquo;I am the good shepherd.&rdquo;
In this short prayer, we take time to remember who Jesus is for us&mdash;a Shepherd who knows His sheep, stays with them, and lays down His life for their sake. We reflect on the ways He has already cared for us and ask Him to help us know Him more, so we can follow Him more closely.
This prayer also acknowledges that there are real challenges and threats we face. Jesus names the danger, but He also reminds us that He does not abandon His sheep. He stays. He protects. He leads.
As we pray, we entrust ourselves again to the Shepherd who never walks away and ask Him to guide us through this day and this Lenten season.
Take a few quiet minutes to refocus your heart on Jesus as the Good Shepherd and pray along with me.
Today&rsquo;s Scripture
John 10:11&ndash;15 (NIV)
11 &ldquo;I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. 14 &ldquo;I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me&mdash; 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father&mdash;and I lay down my life for the sheep.&rdquo;
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>
If you are helped by these meditations, consider sharing them with a friend or leaving a review as a way to support this ministry.
Thank you for joining me on So Much More. We really do believe Jesus has so much more to say to us&mdash;and this is one way we are creating space to listen.
Learn more about Every Woman&rsquo;s Bible today by visiting:
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I Am the Good Shepherd | Midweek Prayer (John 10:11–15)

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