Don't Be Afraid

Welcome to DAY 33 of the Lent Lectio Divina series Throughout these 6 weeks we will pause each day for a few moments to Read a passage of scripture, Reflect on what God is saying to us through it, and Ask the Holy Spirit to help us as we step into the invitation this passage offers us Before we begin this reading, let’s take a moment to pause, to quiet our mind, and to reflect on God’s presence with us right now This week’s breath prayer comes from Psalm 46:10-11 “The LORD says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God… Selah’” It’s believed the Hebrew word “Selah” was a musical instruction to pause and reflect on a truth which had just been spoken. As we breathe this prayer let us simplify it each time on the in breath and then reflect on the outbreath with “Selah” As you breathe in Pray “Be still and know that I am God” And breathe out “Selah” As you breathe in Pray “Be still and know that I AM” And breathe out “Selah” As you breathe in Pray “Be still and know” And breathe out “Selah” As you breathe in Pray “Be still” And breathe out “Selah” As you breathe in Pray “Be” And breathe out “Selah” Today’s Bible Reading comes from John 6:16-21 As we read this passage now, be listening for one word or phrase the Holy Spirit highlights to you. START 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, 17 where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. 18 A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. 20 But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” 21 Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading. What is one word or phrase the Holy Spirit impressed on you in that reading? Take a moment to MEDITATE on this. As we move into our second reading, consider how this passage relates to a current area of your life RE-READ PASSAGE 2ND TIME What specific situation in your life does this passage relate to today? Take a moment now to PRAY about this As we move into our final reading, consider what God is saying to you personally today from this passage. RE-READ PASSAGE 3RD TIME What is Christ’s personal invitation to you from this passage today? Take a moment now to CONTEMPLATE this Let us take this time now into the coming day as we pray That God will bless you and protect you; That God’s face will radiate with joy because of you; That God will be gracious to you, show you his favour towards you, and give you his peace.’ Amen