January 25-31, 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: Relationship. Union. Relationship and union is not absorption into God, but communion with God through Christ.
This week's Bible reading: John 17:21-23
Day 1.: Journal, sit in silence, or speak aloud: God, shape my prayer life so it becomes relationship, not routine (Romans 8:15).
Day 2: Journal, sit in silence, or speak aloud: Holy Spirit, help me to surrender control and trust Your leading (Proverbs 3:5–6).
Day 3: Journal, sit in silence, or speak aloud: Lord, deepen my desire for Scripture, not just as text but as living encounter (Hebrews 4:12).
Day 4: Journal, sit in silence, or speak aloud: Jesus, teach me to recognize Your presence in silence and solitude (Psalm 46:10).
Day 5: Journal, sit in silence, or speak aloud: God, cleanse my heart so nothing competes with my love for You (Psalm 51:10).
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.