Centering Words: A 4-Minute Centering Practice

Words that turn into deep communion with Jesus

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Would you be willing to join me in reg this one simple — but profound — sentence today from Colossians 1:15? They are about Jesus Christ:

Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. (CJB)

And would you be willing to bow in prayer with me for just a moment in order to pray from the heart to Jesus?

Jesus, you are showing us God’s heart. Because of your dying for us, we now know that God loves us in a way we’ve never been loved before. Give us courage to accept this love—and share this love today. In your mighty name we pray, Amen.

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Spiritual Formation Queries

Queries are old spiritual formation practices dating back to the 17th century, at least. They are a set of questions designed to help you stop and wonder. Here are some queries about this simple, but powerful, statement about Jesus:

1. What do you now know about Jesus? Is this a new discovery about Jesus?

2. How does this change your understanding about Jesus?

3. What do you now know about God? Is this a new discovery about God?

4. How does this change your understanding about God?

5. What does this 9-word credal statement about Jesus and God demand of you?

6. What prayer is welling up within you, needing to be prayed right now?

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