The Art of Praying Collection 1

The Art of Praying the Scripture is actually two books. The first half is a powerful teaching on how the divine reading and speaking out of Scripture can completely change your connection to God through his Word. And the second half includes 21 of John Paul’s favorite Scripture passages along with meditation instructions and questions to ponder. The purpose of this book is to help connect you with the Living Spirit of God’s Word in a fresh and exciting way.

The Art of Praying the Scriptures will help you:

Understand the history of Lectio Divina and how it has developed since early Christianity
Learn what it truly means to meditate on the Word of God
Rediscover the beauty of communion and all its benefits
Recognize the unique spiritual rhythm God has given you in prayer
Discover the Four Stages of Lectio Divina (the Divine Reading)
Prepare your heart through 9 important steps before prayer
Uncover the secret to reading Scripture through the ears of your heart

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling disconnected from God or seem to be stuck in a “wilderness” season, it may be time to add a spark to your quiet time. The Art of Praying the Scriptures is truly a fresh look at this spiritual discipline practiced by saints and mystics for over 1900 years. Begin your journey into a deeper relationship today with this exciting new spiritual tool.
The Art of Praying the Scripture is actually two books. The first half is a powerful teaching on how the divine reading and speaking out of Scripture can completely change your connection to God through his Word. And the second half includes 21 of John Paul’s favorite Scripture passages along with meditation instructions and questions to ponder. The purpose of this book is to help connect you with the Living Spirit of God’s Word in a fresh and exciting way.

The Art of Praying Scriptures Study Card is inspired by the book and 2-CD Teaching of the same name. This study card includes the 9 steps to preparing you body, soul and spirit for contemplative prayer, as well as some of John Paul's favorite Scripture passages to practice this spiritual discipline on.

The Bible is the Word of God. That makes it more than a historical book of record. It’s a living and breathing extension of Diety. Within its pages hold truths about the past, present and future, often interwoven amongst the same lines of Scripture. Each of these truths unfold layers of meaning to those who read and hear its instruction. There is power in Scripture. This prayer card is designed to be a "carry anywhere" reminder that you can enter a different level of Scriptural understanding by first preparing yourself to hear the Word of God.

This beautiful journal can be a companion to The Art of Praying the Scriptures book written by John Paul Jackson and John E. Thomas or a stand-alone resource to help deepen your prayer life by facilitating prayer and meditation. Designed to walk you through Lectio Divina, an ancient practice of meditating on Scripture, you will find yourself discovering God’s voice in new ways.

John Paul Jackson teaches his favorite practice for encountering the presence of the Lord. This practice led him to much of the revelations into the Word of God that he would teach in his various messages. It is not a new practice, but an ancient one, that of meditating or contemplating Scripture.

As you listen in you will be given practical steps to deepen your prayer life, encounter revelation, and experience the embrace of God. This 2 CD message is the foundation for the book The Art of Praying the Scriptures that John Paul Jackson and John E. Thomas wrote, also available on this website!