Scripture · 7 days · 12 min a day
Abide: Scripture in Slow Motion
Practice reading less, noticing more, and carrying the words of Jesus into ordinary life.
“The goal is not to finish a passage. It is to let a passage stay with you.”
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What you'll practice
Each day takes about 12 minutes: a short passage of Scripture, a brief teaching, simple steps to practice, a reflection question, and a closing prayer. Here's the path.
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Day 1
Read without rushing
John 15:1–5
Slow reading creates space for Scripture to address us, rather than merely pass through us.
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Day 2
Enter the scene
Mark 10:46–52
Imagination can help Scripture move from information to encounter.
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Day 3
Receive the invitation
Matthew 11:28–30
Every passage reveals something about God and often carries an invitation into trust or action.
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Day 4
Pray the words back
Psalm 23
Scripture becomes prayer when its language gives voice to our gratitude, fear, need, and hope.
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Day 5
Stay with one sentence
Romans 8:38–39
Repetition lets truth travel from the mind toward the heart.
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Day 6
Let the Word examine you
James 1:19–25
Scripture is a mirror offered in love—not for shame, but for transformation.
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Day 7
Build a portable practice
Deuteronomy 6:4–9
Scripture forms us as it becomes woven into the places and patterns of everyday life.
How to start
- Download Spiritual Rhythm for iPhone.
- Open the Grow tab and choose Abide: Scripture in Slow Motion.
- Pick a time for your daily reminder, and take the first step today.
New to this practice? Read our free guide: Lectio divina: how to pray Scripture in 4 steps.
