This week’s podcast is a Guided Lectio Divina Scripture meditation on the Fruit of the Spirit of Self-Control.

*** You can find out more about The Entering a New Season Guided Retreat here

Christ’s death and resurrection give us freedom. Freedom from earning favor with God. Freedom from trying to earn our salvation.



Yet our freedom isn’t well used when choose sin instead of God’s better way.



Self-control is the ability to say no to sin and yes to God.

We know we can’t do this in our own strength, which is why self-control is a Fruit of the Spirit.

We need to consistently walk with the Spirit so that we are able to lay aside the temptations to sin and choose God instead.



As you meditate on our passage this week, allow the Spirit to guide you into what he has for you.



The full meditation passage is as follows:

Galatians 5:13-16, NIV

13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” k 15 If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.

16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.



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Get you FREE Fruit of the Spirit Guided Meditation Journal: here

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Download free sample chapters from my Bible studies here.

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

This week’s podcast is a Guided Lectio Divina Scripture meditation on the Fruit of the Spirit of Self-Control.
*** You can find out more about The Entering a New Season Guided Retreat <a href="https://www.jodieniznik.com/guided-retreat">here</a> 
Christ’s death and resurrection give us freedom. Freedom from earning favor with God. Freedom from trying to earn our salvation.
 
Yet our freedom isn’t well used when choose sin instead of God’s better way.
 
Self-control is the ability to say no to sin and yes to God.
We know we can’t do this in our own strength, which is why self-control is a Fruit of the Spirit.
We need to consistently walk with the Spirit so that we are able to lay aside the temptations to sin and choose God instead.
 
As you meditate on our passage this week, allow the Spirit to guide you into what he has for you.
 
The full meditation passage is as follows:
Galatians 5:13-16, NIV
13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” k 15 If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.
16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
 
If you’re interested in Entering a New Season Guided Retreat, you can find more information <a href="https://www.jodieniznik.com/guided-retreat">here</a>.
Get you FREE Fruit of the Spirit Guided Meditation Journal: <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/35951a71-45fb-42f0-8f56-7213e356ce6c">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>
Download free sample chapters from my Bible studies <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/studies">here</a>.
Learn more about Lectio Divina and download your free Lectio Divina Journal <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/connect-1">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!