Prayer of Hope | Be Still: Advent Meditations

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 rene…

Be Still in Hope | Advent Meditation Psalm 62:5–8

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 Lovehelps you c…

Rooted and Grounded in Love | Ephesians 3:16–21 Meditation

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…

Live as Light | Matthew 5:14-16, Step 12 Meditation

This Scripture meditation on Matthew 5:14–16 uses the lectio divina model to help you pause, breathe, and listen for God’s voice. Step 12 of the 12 Steps invites us to live out the hope and healing we’ve received and to share it with others. It says, Having had a spiritual awakening as the result …

Bonus: The Power of Biblical Meditation

This bonus episode was recorded with the podcast But Jesus Drank Wine and Other Stories that Keep us Stuck.  The hosts, Meade and Christy, are two “retired over-drinkers” turned Jesus-loving sobriety coaches. On the BJDW podcast, they dig into the stories and beliefs that kept them stuck in the cy…

Rest, Receive, Respond | Psalm 46:10 & 23:1, Step 11 Meditation

This Christian Scripture meditation is rooted in Step 11 of the 12 Steps: We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Step 11 is at the heart of spiritual formation. Through guided…

One Day at a Time | Proverbs 4:23–27, Step 10 Meditation

This guided Christian meditation on Proverbs 4:23–27 invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reflect on God’s Word through the practice of Scripture meditation and Lectio Divina. Step Ten of the 12 Steps says: We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted i…

Prompted by Compassion | Luke 6:31–36, Step 9 Meditation

This Christian meditation on Luke 6:31–36 invites you into a guided Scripture reading using the Lectio Divina model. You’ll have space to pause, reflect, and listen for how God is inviting you to love others with compassion — even when it’s difficult. Step Nine of the 12 Steps says: We made direct…

A Love that Makes Things Right | Luke 19:1–10, Step 8 Meditation

This guided Christian meditation is an imaginative prayer on Luke 19:1–10. Together, we’ll pause for Scripture meditation and reflection, entering the story of Zacchaeus and experiencing the transforming love of Jesus. Step Eight of the 12 Steps says: We made a list of all persons we had harmed, a…

Grace for the Humble | James 4, Step 7 Meditation

This guided Christian meditation on James 4:6–8, 10 invites you to pause, breathe, and make space for God to meet you with His generous grace. Step Seven of the 12 Steps says: “We humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings.” Once we are ready for God to change us (Step Six), the natural next st…