{"id":2531,"date":"2026-06-29T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yfc.ca\/resources\/?p=2531"},"modified":"2026-06-05T23:33:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T03:33:29","slug":"epray-ep-60-lectio-divina-rock-steady-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yfc.ca\/resources\/2026\/06\/29\/epray-ep-60-lectio-divina-rock-steady-english\/","title":{"rendered":"ePray | Ep. 60 Lectio Divina: Rock Steady (English)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/a>\n\n\n\r\n
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Listen to the episode here, or read the transcript below – and don’t forget to tune in weekly!<\/p>\n

ePray | Episode 60| June 29, 2026
\nLectio Divina: Rock Steady<\/strong>
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Lectio Divina: Rock Steady
\nDate: June 29, 2026
\nScripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marcy Amendt<\/b><\/p>\n

Part 1: Inward Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Today our theme is the National Ministry Conference\u2014NMC.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a moment where Youth for Christ Canada gathers as a national family to pause, listen, and re-centre ourselves on Jesus and His mission. In the midst of busy ministry rhythms, this is an invitation to step back and remember the goodness of God and what actually sustains us: His presence, His Word, and His grace at work in us.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you begin, take a slow breath. Let your shoulders drop. You are not carrying everything alone.<\/span>Jesus, please settle our hearts. Quiet our thoughts. Speak to us through your Word and refresh our love for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

As I read today\u2019s passage, listen first for what God may be speaking to you personally.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Peter 2:1\u20133<\/b> \u201cSo put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation\u2014 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

What attitudes or patterns might God be inviting you to \u201cput away\u201d in this season of ministry?<\/span>
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What would it look like for you to \u201clong for the pure spiritual milk\u201d again\u2014to return to simple dependence on Jesus?<\/span>
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Where do you need to be reminded today that the Lord is good\u2014not just in theory, but in your lived experience?<\/span><\/p>\n

Pause<\/em><\/p>\n

Part 2: Outward Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we read the passage again, bring to mind the young people you serve in your chapter and those being served across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Peter 2:1\u20133<\/b> \u201cSo put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation\u2014 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

How can you pray for YFC youth to experience the goodness of God in a way that is real, safe, and transformative?<\/span><\/p>\n

Pause<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

What would it look like for youth to encounter environments where they can genuinely \u201cgrow up into salvation\u201d?<\/span><\/p>\n

Pause<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

How might God be calling your ministry to help young people taste and see that the Lord is good?<\/span><\/p>\n

Pause<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

As we gather at NMC, may we remember that being ready to respond to the needs of youth begins with being rooted in Jesus ourselves. Before we can offer hope to a searching generation, we must first remain nourished by the goodness of God. When our lives are grounded in Him, we become steady voices of grace, truth, courage, and compassion in the lives of young people so they can experience the goodness of God.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Part 2: Closing Prayer<\/b><\/p>\n

We will close with an ancient prayer for God\u2019s peace and protection as we entrust ourselves into his care.<\/p>\n

O God,
\nfrom whom all holy desires, all good counsels,
\nand all just works do proceed:
\ngive to your servants that peace
\nwhich the world cannot give;
\nthat our hearts may be set to obey your will;
\nand that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies,
\nmay pass our time in rest and quietness;
\nthrough Jesus Christ our Lord.
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