{"product_id":"the-message-prayerful-reading-bible-jeremiah-lamentations-softcover-blue-9781641583992","title":"The Message Prayerful Reading Bible: Jeremiah \u0026 Lamentations (Softcover, Blue)","description":"\u003cb\u003eSlow Down and Connect with God\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bible in contemporary language is placed here alongside the ancient Christian practice of \u003ci\u003electio divina\u003c\/i\u003e, or sacred reading. You'll enter the text of Scripture more fully than ever before and come out of each prayerful reading with a fresh encounter with our loving God, ready to live in the way of Jesus. A perfect resource for your devotional quiet time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Old Testament Bible portion includes the complete books of Jeremiah and Lamentations. It introduces readers to the timeless practice of \u003ci\u003electio divina\u003c\/i\u003e and provides guided reflection. There is also ample space for journaling your observations, reflections, and prayers. Here are the steps of \u003ci\u003electio divina\u003c\/i\u003e to help you slow down and meet God: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop: Take a moment to stop and prepare to encounter God.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead: Do a first reading and make observations of the text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePonder: Read the text again and meditate on its meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePray: Begin a conversation with God about this Scripture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflect: Take note of what this time with God has brought to the surface for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive: Consider how this time with God translates into our life with God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e NavPress Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/07\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781641583992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Eugene H. Peterson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40843536498869,"sku":"9781641583992","price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_ad521659-dab2-4a3d-927f-fb3c9424e7b9.jpg?v=1629808331","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-message-prayerful-reading-bible-jeremiah-lamentations-softcover-blue-9781641583992","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}