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Welcome to The Centre! We're a Church in Dural, Sydney who want toMake Jesus The Centre of our lives, community, and world.
Join us for a time of worship, community and teaching. Remember to stay in contact with the church, especially if you or anyone you know is in need.
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To find out more about The Centre visit;www.thecentredural.org.au/church/We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online at;www.youtube.com/@centredural 
Welcome to The Centre! We're a Church in Dural, Sydney who want toMake Jesus The Centre of our lives, community, and world.
Join us for a time of worship, community and teaching. Remember to stay in contact with the church, especially if you or anyone you know is in need.
Get Connected: https://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/new/ 
Prayer Requests: https://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/prayer/
Tithing Information: https://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/giving/
Follow "BANTER"; the podcast where we unpack each week's sermon with the pastoral team: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6ReaCaCb6U7r4EjdJQdajy?si=11f44dcd078e4707Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-centre-dural-podcast/id1035454799

To find out more about The Centre visit;www.thecentredural.org.au/church/We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online at;www.youtube.com/@centredural 
Welcome to The Centre! We're a Church in Dural, Sydney who want toMake Jesus The Centre of our lives, community, and world.
Join us for a time of worship, community and teaching. Remember to stay in contact with the church, especially if you or anyone you know is in need.
Get Connected: https://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/new/ 
Prayer Requests: https://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/prayer/
Tithing Information: https://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/giving/
Follow "BANTER"; the podcast where we unpack each week's sermon with the pastoral team: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6ReaCaCb6U7r4EjdJQdajy?si=11f44dcd078e4707Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-centre-dural-podcast/id1035454799

Welcome to DAY 42 of the Lent Lectio Divina series
Throughout these 6 weeks we will pause each day for a few moments toRead 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 now to release any fear, shame or doubt and relinquish it to Christ on the cross. Jesus’ last three words on the cross were “It is finished!”.
This week’s breath prayer is
At the cross… It is finished!This prayer is not just for us, feel free to also use it as a declaration over a loved one who may need this prayer of intercession in their current season of life.
Use your rhythm of breathing to help you pray:Breathe in slowly and deeply as you receive God’s forgiveness through Christ…Breathe out slowly and completely as you release your sins…
On your next in breath pray, “At the cross…”And as you breathe out pray, “It is finished…”
At the Cross… It is finished
Today’s Bible Reading comes from Hebrews 4:14-5:9
As we read this passage now, be listening for one word or phrase the Holy Spirit highlights to you.START
14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.5 Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness. 3 This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. 4 And no one takes this honour on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was.5 In the same way, Christ did not take on himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him,“You are my Son;    today I have become your Father.” 6 And he says in another place,“You are a priest forever,    in the order of Melchizedek.” 7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. 8 Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered 9 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him
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 lifeRE-READ PASSAGE 2ND TIMEWhat 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 thisLet us take this time now into the coming day as we accept the invitation of Christ and the Holy Spirit For All who are thirsty to “Come!” and drink from the river of life. For All who are hungry to Come and eat from the Tree of LifeAnd For All who are saved to Come and worship at the Throne of Jesus Christ who promises us “Yes, I am coming soon.”Yes! Come, Lord Jesus.Come, Lord JesusAmen

Welcome to DAY 41 of the Lent Lectio Divina series
Throughout these 6 weeks we will pause each day for a few moments toRead 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 now to release any fear, shame or doubt and relinquish it to Christ on the cross. Jesus’ last three words on the cross were “It is finished!”.
This week’s breath prayer is
At the cross… It is finished!This prayer is not just for us, feel free to also use it as a declaration over a loved one who may need this prayer of intercession in their current season of life.
Use your rhythm of breathing to help you pray:Breathe in slowly and deeply as you receive God’s forgiveness through Christ…Breathe out slowly and completely as you release your sins…
On your next in breath pray, “At the cross…”And as you breathe out pray, “It is finished…”
At the Cross… It is finished
Today’s Bible Reading comes from Mark 15:33-47
As we read this passage now, be listening for one word or phrase the Holy Spirit highlights to you.START33 At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. 34 And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). 35 When some of those standing near heard this, they said, “Listen, he’s calling Elijah.”36 Someone ran, filled a sponge with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to take him down,” he said.37 With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last.38 The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 39 And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!”40 Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joseph, and Salome. 41 In Galilee these women had followed him and cared for his needs. Many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem were also there.42 It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached, 43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. 44 Pilate was surprised to hear that he was already dead. Summoning the centurion, he asked him if Jesus had already died. 45 When he learned from the centurion that it was so, he gave the body to Joseph. 46 So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. 47 Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where he was laid.
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 lifeRE-READ PASSAGE 2ND TIMEWhat 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 thisLet us take this time now into the coming day as we accept the invitation of Christ and the Holy Spirit For All who are thirsty to “Come!” and drink from the river of life. For All who are hungry to Come and eat from the Tree of LifeAnd For All who are saved to Come and worship at the Throne of Jesus Christ who promises us “Yes, I am coming soon.”Yes! Come, Lord Jesus.Come, Lord JesusAmen

Welcome to DAY 40 of the Lent Lectio Divina series
Throughout these 6 weeks we will pause each day for a few moments toRead 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 now to release any fear, shame or doubt and relinquish it to Christ on the cross. Jesus’ last three words on the cross were “It is finished!”.
This week’s breath prayer is
At the cross… It is finished!This prayer is not just for us, feel free to also use it as a declaration over a loved one who may need this prayer of intercession in their current season of life.
Use your rhythm of breathing to help you pray:Breathe in slowly and deeply as you receive God’s forgiveness through Christ…Breathe out slowly and completely as you release your sins…
On your next in breath pray, “At the cross…”And as you breathe out pray, “It is finished…”
At the Cross… It is finished
Today’s Bible Reading comes from John 13:1-15As we read this passage now, be listening for one word or phrase the Holy Spirit highlights to you.STARTIt was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”7 Jesus replied, “You do not realise now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”8 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.”Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”9 “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!”10 Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.
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 lifeRE-READ PASSAGE 2ND TIMEWhat 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 thisLet us take this time now into the coming day as we accept the invitation of Christ and the Holy Spirit For All who are thirsty to “Come!” and drink from the river of life. For All who are hungry to Come and eat from the Tree of LifeAnd For All who are saved to Come and worship at the Throne of Jesus Christ who promises us “Yes, I am coming soon.”Yes! Come, Lord Jesus.Come, Lord JesusAmen

Welcome to DAY 39 of the Lent Lectio Divina series
Throughout these 6 weeks we will pause each day for a few moments toRead 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 now to release any fear, shame or doubt and relinquish it to Christ on the cross. Jesus’ last three words on the cross were “It is finished!”.
This week’s breath prayer is
At the cross… It is finished!This prayer is not just for us, feel free to also use it as a declaration over a loved one who may need this prayer of intercession in their current season of life.
Use your rhythm of breathing to help you pray:Breathe in slowly and deeply as you receive God’s forgiveness through Christ…Breathe out slowly and completely as you release your sins…
On your next in breath pray, “At the cross…”And as you breathe out pray, “It is finished…”
At the Cross… It is finished
Today’s Bible Reading comes from Matthew 26:14-25As we read this passage now, be listening for one word or phrase the Holy Spirit highlights to you.STARTJudas Agrees to Betray Jesus14 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests 15 and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. 16 From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.The Last Supper17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?”18 He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.’” 19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. 21 And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.”22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?”23 Jesus replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. 24 The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”25 Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, “Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?”Jesus answered, “You have said so.”
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 lifeRE-READ PASSAGE 2ND TIMEWhat 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 thisLet us take this time now into the coming day as we accept the invitation of Christ and the Holy Spirit For All who are thirsty to “Come!” and drink from the river of life. For All who are hungry to Come and eat from the Tree of LifeAnd For All who are saved to Come and worship at the Throne of Jesus Christ who promises us “Yes, I am coming soon.”Yes! Come, Lord Jesus.Come, Lord JesusAmen

To find out more about The Centre visit;www.thecentredural.org.au/church/We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online at;www.youtube.com/@centredural 
Welcome to The Centre! We're a Church in Dural, Sydney who want toMake Jesus The Centre of our lives, community, and world.
Join us for a time of worship, community and teaching. Remember to stay in contact with the church, especially if you or anyone you know is in need.
Get Connected: https://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/new/ 
Prayer Requests: https://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/prayer/
Tithing Information: https://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/giving/
Follow "BANTER"; the podcast where we unpack each week's sermon with the pastoral team: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6ReaCaCb6U7r4EjdJQdajy?si=11f44dcd078e4707Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-centre-dural-podcast/id1035454799

Welcome to DAY 38 of the Lent Lectio Divina series
Throughout these 6 weeks we will pause each day for a few moments toRead 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 now to release any fear, shame or doubt and relinquish it to Christ on the cross. Jesus’ last three words on the cross were “It is finished!”.
This week’s breath prayer is
At the cross… It is finished!This prayer is not just for us, feel free to also use it as a declaration over a loved one who may need this prayer of intercession in their current season of life.
Use your rhythm of breathing to help you pray:Breathe in slowly and deeply as you receive God’s forgiveness through Christ…Breathe out slowly and completely as you release your sins…
On your next in breath pray, “At the cross…”And as you breathe out pray, “It is finished…”
At the Cross… It is finished
Today’s Bible Reading comes from John 13:21-38As we read this passage now, be listening for one word or phrase the Holy Spirit highlights to you.START21 After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, “Very truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray me.”22 His disciples stared at one another, at a loss to know which of them he meant. 23 One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him. 24 Simon Peter motioned to this disciple and said, “Ask him which one he means.”25 Leaning back against Jesus, he asked him, “Lord, who is it?”26 Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.” Then, dipping the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. 27 As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him.So Jesus told him, “What you are about to do, do quickly.” 28 But no one at the meal understood why Jesus said this to him. 29 Since Judas had charge of the money, some thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the festival, or to give something to the poor. 30 As soon as Judas had taken the bread, he went out. And it was night.31 When he was gone, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified and God is glorified in him. 32 If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once.33 “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”36 Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?”Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.”37 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”38 Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!
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 lifeRE-READ PASSAGE 2ND TIMEWhat 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 thisLet us take this time now into the coming day as we accept the invitation of Christ and the Holy Spirit For All who are thirsty to “Come!” and drink from the river of life. For All who are hungry to Come and eat from the Tree of LifeAnd For All who are saved to Come and worship at the Throne of Jesus Christ who promises us “Yes, I am coming soon.”Yes! Come, Lord Jesus.Come, Lord JesusAmen

Welcome to DAY 37 of the Lent Lectio Divina series
Throughout these 6 weeks we will pause each day for a few moments toRead 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 now to release any fear, shame or doubt and relinquish it to Christ on the cross. Jesus’ last three words on the cross were “It is finished!”.
This week’s breath prayer is
At the cross… It is finished!This prayer is not just for us, feel free to also use it as a declaration over a loved one who may need this prayer of intercession in their current season of life.
Use your rhythm of breathing to help you pray:Breathe in slowly and deeply as you receive God’s forgiveness through Christ…Breathe out slowly and completely as you release your sins…
On your next in breath pray, “At the cross…”And as you breathe out pray, “It is finished…”
At the Cross… It is finished
Today’s Bible Reading comes from John 12:1-11
As we read this passage now, be listening for one word or phrase the Holy Spirit highlights to you.START
Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.4 But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, 5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” 6 He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.7 “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, 11 for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him.
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 lifeRE-READ PASSAGE 2ND TIMEWhat 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 thisLet us take this time now into the coming day as we accept the invitation of Christ and the Holy Spirit For All who are thirsty to “Come!” and drink from the river of life. For All who are hungry to Come and eat from the Tree of LifeAnd For All who are saved to Come and worship at the Throne of Jesus Christ who promises us “Yes, I am coming soon.”Yes! Come, Lord Jesus.Come, Lord JesusAmen

Welcome to DAY 36 of the Lent Lectio Divina series
Throughout these 6 weeks we will pause each day for a few moments toRead 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 now to release any fear, shame or doubt and relinquish it to Christ on the cross. Jesus’ last three words on the cross were “It is finished!”.
This week’s breath prayer is
At the cross… It is finished!This prayer is not just for us, feel free to also use it as a declaration over a loved one who may need this prayer of intercession in their current season of life.
Use your rhythm of breathing to help you pray:Breathe in slowly and deeply as you receive God’s forgiveness through Christ…Breathe out slowly and completely as you release your sins…
On your next in breath pray, “At the cross…”And as you breathe out pray, “It is finished…”
At the Cross… It is finished
Today’s Bible Reading comes from Matthew 21:1-11 As we read this passage now, be listening for one word or phrase the Holy Spirit highlights to you.STARTAs they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:5 “Say to Daughter Zion,    ‘See, your king comes to you,gentle and riding on a donkey,    and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,“Hosanna to the Son of David!”“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Welcome to DAY 35 of the Lent Lectio Divina series
Throughout these 6 weeks we will pause each day for a few moments toRead 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 14:6-14 As we read this passage now, be listening for one word or phrase the Holy Spirit highlights to you.START
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.”9 Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. 11 Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves. 12 Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.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 lifeRE-READ PASSAGE 2ND TIMEWhat 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 thisLet 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