Week of SlowShembull

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 Ephesians 1:15-23.

Part 3. Questions for personal reflection. Give yourself time to journal as you think upon these questions.

• Paul prayed for us to receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation. For what reason did he want us to receive this spirit?
• What does Paul communicate there is to gain when the eyes of our hearts are enlightened? What does his response mean to you?
• How can you turn this scripture into a prayer for yourself or others?

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 and 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}

Father of glory...

{exhale}

Give us wisdom and revelation...