Parables of JesusSample

Part 1.
Preparing your heart to be present with God. Allow yourself a moment in silence; acknowledging God is present with you. Perhaps take a few deep breaths. Focused breathing helps the mind to pause, reset, and reorient our attention on God.
Part 2.
Slowly read through the passage.
Part 3.
Questions for personal reflection or for sharing in a group. For a group facilitation I encourage time for people to share their experience without discussion. After each person shares the group could respond with, “Thank you for sharing.” If you are using this for personal devotion I encourage giving yourself time to journal.
As you visualize this parable, what do you experience? What stands out to you? Why?
Does this passage speak to your life in any way?
How could these words change the way you live?
Part 4.
Breath prayers, as provided daily, are a simple way to engage the passage throughout your day. There are two parts to each breath prayer; simply say the first phrase as you breathe in, the second phrase as you breathe out. You can take small moments throughout your day to engage with this prayer (consider setting several daily reminders on your phone). This is also a great way to calm yourself when you get flustered amidst the busyness of life.
Breath Prayer
{inhale}
Speak Lord...
{exhale}
Your servant is listening…
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About this Plan

This six day devotional is geared towards helping you to engage with scripture in quiet reflection. This series offers a guided experience that is broken up in four parts: prepare, read, reflect, breathe. These can be used in facilitating group/family engagement or for your personal time of devotion. We would like to invite you to engage with this written meditation and the accompanying audio.
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