When was the last time you felt far from God?

In this Scripture meditation on Psalm 139:7–12, we pause to remember the comforting truth: there is nowhere we can go to escape God’s presence. Using the Lectio Divina method, we’ll reflect on the assurance that—even in the darkest seasons—God is near.

Whether you’re walking through silence, struggling with doubt, or simply longing for a reminder that you’re not alone, this episode offers a quiet invitation to rest in God’s nearness.

In this guided Christian meditation, you’ll be invited to:
• Reflect on a time when God felt distant—and how He might’ve been nearer than you knew
• Acknowledge your present need for His presence and strength
• Rest in the promise that even darkness is not dark to God

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• Space to record what God is revealing to you

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Entire Meditation Text:
Psalm 139:7–12 (NLT)
7 I can never escape from your Spirit!
I can never get away from your presence!
8 If I go up to heaven, you are there;
if I go down to the grave, you are there.
9 If I ride the wings of the morning,
if I dwell by the farthest oceans,
10 even there your hand will guide me,
and your strength will support me.
11 I could ask the darkness to hide me
and the light around me to become night—
12 but even in darkness I cannot hide from you.
To you the night shines as bright as day.
Darkness and light are the same to you.

When was the last time you felt far from God?
In this Scripture meditation on Psalm 139:7&ndash;12, we pause to remember the comforting truth: there is nowhere we can go to escape God&rsquo;s presence. Using the Lectio Divina method, we&rsquo;ll reflect on the assurance that&mdash;even in the darkest seasons&mdash;God is near.
Whether you&rsquo;re walking through silence, struggling with doubt, or simply longing for a reminder that you&rsquo;re not alone, this episode offers a quiet invitation to rest in God&rsquo;s nearness.
In this guided Christian meditation, you&rsquo;ll be invited to: &bull; Reflect on a time when God felt distant&mdash;and how He might&rsquo;ve been nearer than you knew &bull; Acknowledge your present need for His presence and strength &bull; Rest in the promise that even darkness is not dark to God
Download your FREE companion journal for the Fully Known, Fully Loved series <a href="https://jodieniznik.myflodesk.com/fullyloved">here</a> This journal includes: &bull; All the Scriptures for this series &bull; Weekly reflection prompts &bull; Space to record what God is revealing to you
Here are some additional helpful links:
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="https://www.jodieniznik.com/bible-studies">here</a>.
Entire Meditation Text: Psalm 139:7&ndash;12 (NLT) 7 I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! 8 If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. 9 If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, 10 even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me. 11 I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night&mdash; 12 but even in darkness I cannot hide from you. To you the night shines as bright as day. Darkness and light are the same to you.

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!