Today’s Lectio Divina practice is on John 15:12. We’ll call upon the Holy Spirit to guide us in our practice and to reveal the meaning of this verse for our life.
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5-minute Guided Meditation: Love One Another
Today’s Christian guided meditation is on John 15:12. We will explore the love Jesus has for us as a source of inspiration for sharing love with others.
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Bible Journaling John 15:12
Today’s Bible verse of the day is John 15:12. In this Bible verse about love, we explores Jesus’ command to love one another.

Opening Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, help me to understand the words you shared with your friends, and how I may use them as a model for my own life.
16 Prompts for Journaling
- What is the significance of the word “Commandment?”
- What does Christ share about those who keep his commandments? (See John 14:21)
- Why is it important to keep this commandment?
- How is Jesus a source of inspiration for love?
- If you are challenged with loving someone, how can Jesus help you transform your feelings into love?
- What does Jesus share as the ultimate model of love? (See John 15:13)
- How can I follow Christ’s command to “Love one another?”
- How can I put this command into action with my family?
- How can I put this command into action with my spouse?
- How can I put this command into action with my children?
- How can I put this command into action with a friend?
- How can I put this command into action with a coworker?
- How can I put this command into action with a stranger?
- What challenges do I face that prevent me from loving others?
- How can I call upon Jesus to help me overcome those challenges?
- How can I call upon the Holy Spirit to help me overcome those challenges?
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Love One Another John 15:12
Today’s Bible Verse of the day is John 15:12.
From the King James Version:
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
Other Spiritual Practices for John 15:12
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Perfect Love Meditation – No Fear! 5 Minutes
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Q: How do I find answers through meditation? Is it normal to not receive messages during meditation?

A: Sometimes answers don’t come in meditation. Sometimes they show up when you least expect them, and often during the course of your regular day, after meditation. All you need to do in order to receive these messages is to open yourself to having the experience.
After you meditate, set the intention: God, I am open to your wisdom and teachings. I am open to hearing your message for me today, and I will look for it.
Then, and this is the most important part, move through your day with the expectation: at any moment, God will answer my prayers. At any moment, God will reveal the secret message I have been waiting for…and longing for.
The message may be found in the caw of a bird, the falling of a leaf, or the off-hand words of a stranger while you’re standing in line at the grocery store. When you hear the message, you’ll know that THIS was the fruit of your meditation. A sudden knowingness will wash over you, and you’ll think: “Oh my, this is the answer I was looking for!”
When that happens, offer your gratitude to God for the message. Don’t forget this part. So many people run off and think nothing of being grateful. Take a moment, and offer your thanks, not to some God who lives in the clouds and sits on a throne, but to the God who dwells within your heart, who listens to your every breath, guides your every step, and is constantly with you.
As you build this relationship through meditation, remember to be patient. All answers come with time, but sometimes we are not always ready. So do be patient.
In His Love,
Ralph
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Bible Journaling 1 John 4:18
Today’s Bible Verse of the Day is 1 John 4:18.

Opening Prayer
Holy Spirit, I ask for your presence during this time. Guide my journaling practice and help me to understand John’s words about love and fear.
22 Journaling Prompts
- Where in my life am I experiencing fear?
- How can I transition away from that fear?
- What does John mean by “perfect love?”
- How can I make my love perfect?
- Do I fear punishment from God?
- What does John have to say about that?
- John says ‘the one who fears is not made perfect in love.’ In what ways have I experienced this?
- Has there ever been a time when I felt love and fear?
- How can I call upon the power of the Holy Spirit to help me be made prefect in love?
- How can I live my life without fear?
- How can I call upon love to drive out fear?
- Do I create fear for others in my life?
- If I am creating fear for others, how is this in harmony with perfect love?
- Can I promote fear in my life and live in love?
- How can I help myself not promote fear for others?
- How can I advocate for others to be free from fear?
- In what ways can I help my family be free from fear?
- In what ways can I help my spouse be free from fear?
- In what ways can I help my children be free from fear?
- In what ways can I help a friend be free from fear?
- In what ways can I help a coworker be free from fear?
- In what ways can I help a stranger be free from fear?
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No Fear in Love 1 John 4:18
Today’s Bible Verse of the Day is 1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
Other Spiritual Practices of 1 John 4:18
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5-minute Guided Meditation 1 John 3:18
Today’s Christian guided meditation is on 1 John 3:18 and will be five minutes in duration.
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