January 11-17, 2026
I don’t know about you, but I am in pursuit of deep, personal communion with the Triune God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit). I am not looking for the esoteric but rather communion rooted in Scripture, centered on Christ, and empowered by grace that is available to all believers. This experience falls in the mystical realm as it is an experienced faith: knowing God relationally through prayer, Scripture, the work of the Holy Spirit, and a life of obedience and love. It affirms that intimacy with God is a gift made possible through Christ alone, not through human effort, and is accessible to all believers. At its heart, Protestant Christian mysticism is about abiding in God’s presence, being transformed into the likeness of Christ, and living attentively to God’s activity in both the ordinary and the sacred. There are other forms of mysticism, but we won’t be delving into any of that. We will meditate only on the God in three persons.
This week's focus: Abiding. “Abiding” is deeply relational and experiential. Jesus describes an ongoing, lived union with Himself—not merely belief about Him.
This week's Bible reading: John 15: 4-5
Day 1: Journal, sit in silence, or speak aloud: God, draw me into a deeper awareness of Your presence in the ordinary moments of my day (Psalm 139:7–10).
Day 2: Journal, sit in silence, or speak aloud: Jesus, teach me to abide in You, not just to believe in You (John 15:4).
Day 3: Journal, sit in silence, or speak aloud: Holy Spirit, quiet my inner noise so I may hear Your still, small voice (1 Kings 19:12).
Day 4: Journal, sit in silence, or speak aloud: Lord, help me to love You with my whole being—heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30).
Day 5: Journal, sit in silence, or speak aloud: God, awaken my hunger for You, not just for answers about You (Psalm 42:1).
Prayer Prompts and Bible Readings are provided by Michele Bowden and Lisa Brass, Coaches with Visual Faith™ Ministry. Find them on our Creative Devotion page, on Instagram @victoryinart and @aworthylif, and on the web at victoryinart.com.