So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

Jodie Niznik - Lectio Divina and Scripture Meditation Instructor

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!

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Peace, Be Still | Scripture Meditations for Fear and Anxiety

So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

04/01/24 • 20 min

This guided Christian meditation in Mark 4:35-42 will help you exchange fear and anxiety for the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding.

Get your FREE Peace, Be Still Guided Meditation Journal here.

Jesus fell asleep in the middle of a raging storm. The disciples saw the waves crashing in, and as the water filled the boat, they became fearful, even accusatory. They woke Jesus and demanded an answer.

Jesus, don’t you care if we drown?

Jesus calmed the storm with these power-packed words.

Peace. Be Still.

Words spoken over nature, but also spoken over our hearts.

As you listen to this guided meditation, you will be given space to talk to God about what is bringing you fear and allow him space to calm your fears with his peace and stillness.

Here are some helpful links:

You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/

Follow me on Instagram @creatingspaceforgod

Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik

Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Lectio Divina Scripture Meditation Journal here.

Join my Monday email newsletter here, where I send out links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.

Find out more about my partner Life Audio at lifeaudio.com.

Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies here.

The passage we meditated on in this episode is:

Mark 4:35-42, NLT

35 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” 36 So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water.

38 Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?”

39 When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. 40 Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

41 The disciples were absolutely terrified. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!”

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S8 Ep 3A | Zechariah’s Song and Prophecy (Lectio Divina Luke 1:68-75)

So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

12/12/22 • 15 min

Zachariah had been silenced for over nine months. When he finally spoke, these words flowed forth. A song of praise and prophecy.
As you meditate on these words from long ago, allow the Spirit to bring them life in your soul. We should expect this to happen with the living and active Word.
We will enter this passage prayerfully and expectantly using the Lectio Divina Scripture meditation method. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by what he has for you.
Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with pastor Jenni Wong Clayville on where the Lord led her and why it matters in her life right now.
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Download your free Lectio Divina Guided journal at http://www.jodieniznik.com/connect-1
The exact verses read in this podcast are printed here for your use:
Luke 1:68-75, NIV
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,
because he has come to his people and redeemed them.
69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us
in the house of his servant David
70 (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago),
71 salvation from our enemies
and from the hand of all who hate us—
72 to show mercy to our ancestors
and to remember his holy covenant,
73the oath he swore to our father Abraham:
74 to rescue us from the hand of our enemies,
and to enable us to serve him without fear
75in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.

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You Are Known and Loved (Scripture Meditation on Psalm 139)

So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

01/16/23 • 16 min

God designed every detail about you – from the color of your hair to the texture of your toenails.
He knows if cilantro tastes like soap or not.
And if you recharge best when you’re alone or at a party.
Sometimes we wonder if God made a mistake when he wove together our DNA.
Psalm 139 assures us he didn’t.
God not only created you and knows you, but he also deeply loves you.
Perhaps you need to be reminded of this truth.
Take a few minutes to meditate on Psalm 139:1-6 and contemplate how God created you and watches over you. As you let the Spirit guide you, you may be surprised what he has for you in this passage.
We are meditating on Psalm 139 using the Lectio Divina method – a simple way to prayerfully hear God’s Word. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with James Bryan Smith, professor, minister, and author of “The Good and Beautiful You.”
You can find Jodie at http://www.jodieniznik.com/
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Download your free Lectio Divina Guided journal at http://www.jodieniznik.com/connect-1
The exact verses read in this podcast are printed here for your use.
Psalm 139:1-6
1 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.
5 You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.

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New Mercies for a New Year | Lamentations 3:22-26

So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

12/30/24 • 21 min

This guided Scripture meditation will help you reflect on God’s mercies, both past and present.

Lamentations is a beautiful reminder that God's love never ends, and His mercies are new every morning.

“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” (Lamentations 3:22-23, NLT)

In this end-of-year meditation, we’ll:

• Reflect on God's faithfulness and mercy over the past year.
• Acknowledge our hopes and prayers as we step into the new year.
• Rest in the promise that God’s mercies will meet us afresh in every new moment and day.

I pray this meditation helps you start the new year with a heart full of trust, gratitude, and anticipation for all that God will do.

Here are some additional helpful links:

Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Scripture Meditation and Lectio Divina Journal here.

Join my Monday email newsletter here, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.

Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com.

Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies here.

• You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/

• Follow me on Instagram: @jodieniznik
• Follow me on Facebook: @JodieGNiznik
• Join my Monday email newsletter and receive links to new meditations every week. Join here
• Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Lectio Divina Guided Meditation Journal here.

• Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com.
• Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies here.

The entire meditation text is as follows:
Lamentations 3:22-26, NLT

22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease.

23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.

24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!”

25 The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.

26 So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.

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Silence and Stillness | Holy Saturday Lent Meditation

So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

03/30/24 • 14 min

This is a guided meditation for Holy Saturday to help you prepare your heart for Easter as you meditate on this silent day of waiting and wondering.

We are meditating on Luke 23:50-56. You can find the passage and reflection questions in the free lent guide.

You can download your Lent Guide here.

Here are a few additional helpful links:

You can find Jodie at http://www.jodieniznik.com/

Instagram @creatingspaceforgod

Facebook @JodieGNiznik

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

Join my Monday email here, where I send out links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.

Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com.

Download free sample chapters from my Bible studies here.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

S6 Ep 7A | Lectio Divina in Deuteronomy 8:6-14 (Moses 7)

So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

09/14/22 • 18 min

Note: Meditation starts at 1:38 Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Mentor Mama and Coffee and Bible Time co-founder Ellen Krause to hear where the Lord led her. If you would like to go deeper into the life of Moses, this series coincides with lesson 7 of Jodie’s Bible study: Choose: A Study of Moses for a Life that Matters You can find Jodie at Jodieniznik.com Instagram @creatingspaceforgod Facebook @jodieniznik Download your free Lectio Divina Guided journal here. The exact verses read in this podcast are printed here for your use. Deuteronomy 8:6-14 6 Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in obedience to him and revering him. 7 For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land—a land with brooks, streams, and deep springs gushing out into the valleys and hills; 8 a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey; 9 a land where bread will not be scarce and you will lack nothing; a land where the rocks are iron and you can dig copper out of the hills. 10 When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you. 11 Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. 12 Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses and settle down, 13 and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all you have is multiplied, 14 then your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

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S3 Ep 3B | Interview with Dieula Previlon on Psalm 37

So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

11/17/21 • 28 min

Dieula Previlon is an ordained minister through the Evangelical Covenant Church. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice and the founder of ElevateHer International ministries where she travels the world to teach women about trauma and how to find healing from trauma. She was born in Haiti and grew up in New Jersey. She lived in north Dallas with her husband and three young adult sons for 16 years and has recently returned to New Jersey. On any given day, you might find her reading, speaking and preaching about the intersections of faith and trauma, racial justice and how the gospel liberates women and all God’s children to live a life of purpose on purpose. Take a few minutes to listen to the experience podcast doing Lectio Divina on Psalm 37 and then tune into this interview to hear where God led Dieula. We discuss choosing trust and rest in God as we believe him for coming justice. We also talk about lament and why this process is so important for our spiritual and physical healing. The exact verses read in this podcast are Psalm 37:1-4, 7 in the NIV. Resources we discussed: Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times by Soong-Chan Rah The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. You can find Dieula at: https://www.dieulaprevilon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dieulap/

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Waiting Expectantly on God | Meditation on Psalm 37:5-9

So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

01/15/24 • 17 min

This guided Scripture meditation is in Psalm 37 using Lectio Divina.

Waiting on God is hard. This Psalm reminds us that God will act on our behalf – in his timing and in his ways.

It also reminds us to not get caught up in comparison. It will only agitate us, and nothing good comes from this.

So, take a deep breath and allow the Lord to guide you into this meditation in Psalm 37. I believe he has something just for you.

Here’s some links I discussed in the podcast:

The guided retreat to help you move into this new year with intention is here.

You can find Jodie at http://www.jodieniznik.com/

Instagram @creatingspaceforgod

Facebook @JodieGNiznik

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

And if you’re ready to make Scripture Meditation a part of your new year, I encourage you to join my Monday email newsletter here. I’ll send out link to the newest meditation every Monday morning.

Download free sample chapters from my Bible studies here.

Listen to another meditation on Psalm 37 from the Summer Series 2023 here

The passages we meditated on is as follows:

Psalm 37:5-9, CSB

5 Commit your way to the Lord;

trust in him, and he will act,

6 making your righteousness shine like the dawn,

your justice like the noonday.

7 Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for him;

do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,

by the person who carries out evil plans.

8 Refrain from anger and give up your rage;

do not be agitated—it can only bring harm.

9 For evildoers will be destroyed,

but those who put their hope in the Lord

will inherit the land.

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Replacing Lies, Dwelling on Truth| Scripture Meditation for Fear and Anxiety

So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

04/22/24 • 17 min

This guided Christian meditation on Psalm 136 will help you stop ruminating on lies and instead dwell on God's faithful and enduring love.

Get your FREE Peace, Be Still Guided Meditation Journal here.

Unhelpful thoughts easily get stuck in our minds, like a broken record that plays over and over again.

This kind of thinking wakes us up at night, distracts us during the day, and makes us physically sick. It does us no favors!

And the worst part is, it’s not even real.

They’re lies. Lies aimed to keep us bound and stuck.

It’s not easy to break the pattern of ruminating in destructive thinking.

It takes consistent and steady effort to identify the lies and replace them with the truth.

Psalm 136 is a great place to start.

Over and over again, the truth His faithful love endures forever is repeated.

When you discover yourself stuck in a lie, try repeating this phrase instead.

I pray this meditation will help you know more of God’s faithful and enduring love for you and that it will alleviate some of the fear and anxiety that’s been rolling around in your mind.

Get your FREE Peace, Be Still Guided Meditation Journal here.

Here are some additional helpful links:

You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/

Follow me on Instagram @creatingspaceforgod

Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik

Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Lectio Divina Scripture Meditation Journal here.

Join my Monday email newsletter here, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.

Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com.

Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies here.

The whole meditation text is as follows:

Psalm 136:1-16, CSB

1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.