When reading scripture, there is a school of thought that you should put yourself in the scriptures. Read the scripture and then think of the surroundings and with your senses place yourself there. I’m sure there is a name for this, but I can’t find an exact one.
Scriptures can also be read with “Lectio Divina”.
“Lectio Divina (Latin for “Divine Reading”) is a traditional monastic practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God’s word. In the view of one commentator, it does not treat scripture as texts to be studied, but as the living word.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectio_Divina
Here is a website that gets explains the process of “Lectio Divina”.
I took these concepts and put them into a prayer. I call it the “Yeshua Prayer” because it is personal. That most likely, was his name on Earth.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeshua
The Yeshua Prayer
I imagine Christ is with and I begin to pray. I feel his light, warmth, and love. I’ve looked up Bible verses to match what I’ve been saying.
Abide with Me-
“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abide in the vine, no more can ye, unless ye abide in Me.”
John 15:4 (KJ21)
Be with Me-
“The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Psalm 118:6 (NIV)
Care For Me-
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Deliver Me From Evil –
“My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.”
Psalm 31:15 (NIV)
Energize Me-
“To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.”
Colossians 1:29 (NIV)
Help and Heal Me-
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)
Ignite Your Fire Within Me-
“Part your heavens, Lord, and come down; touch the mountains, so that they smoke.”
Psalm 144:5 (NIV)
Help Me to be Just-
Help Me to be Kind-
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Love Me and Lead Me-
“If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.”
John 15:10 (NIV)
“He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”
Psalm 23:3 (KJ21)
Mold Me-
“Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.”
Isaiah 64:8 (NIV)
Nuture Me-
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
Help Me to Obey Your Will-
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Hear My Prayers-
“Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly. For my days vanish like smoke; my bones burn like glowing embers. …”
Psalm 102:1-3 (NIV)
Quiet My Soul-
“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.”
Mark 4:39 (NIV)
Restore Me and Give Me Rest-
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; “
Psalm 23:2-3 (KJ21)
Still Me-
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’
Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
Teach Me-
“If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. “
Exodus 33:13 (NIV)
Help Me to Understand-
“I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ.”
Philemon 1:6 (NIV)
Help Me to be Virtuous
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
Give Me Wisdom
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
James 1:5 (NIV)
eXamine My Mind and Heart
“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)
Help Me to Yearn for You
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God”.
Psalm 42:1 (NIV)
Help Me to be Zealous for You
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”
Romans 12:11 (NIV)
May these words encourage you to draw closer to Christ in prayer.
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