²¹They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. ²²They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. ²³Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, ²⁴and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” ²⁵But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” ²⁶And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. ²⁷They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching — with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.”²⁸At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying attention to the deep breath.
• Remember a time when Jesus taught you with authority.
• Remember the thought and feeling that overcame you.
• Remember that thin space knowing you were in the presence of the Holy One.
• Savor this thin space.
• Believe that you will encounter Jesus Christ today.  Be open to knowing the encounter.  Be aware in mind, body, and spirit.
• Live today in this expectancy.
• At the end of the day, reflect on the people and the places you encountered Jesus Christ.
• Notice any similarities of differences to the thin space you encountered in this prayer.
• Give thanks to God for thin places, for encounters, and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying attention to the deep breath.
• It is the sabbath, and you have come to the synagogue.
• There is a new teacher, one you do not know.
• This voice captures you.  The teaching is authoritative like you have never heard before.
• Listen with new ears to the words that are said.
• What words are being said to you today?
• Hold on to the word or words that are said for you.
• Linger in this place.
• What new message does God have for you?
• Walk around to gain a full perspective.
• Who do you encounter in this place?
• Who is missing from this place?
• The teaching is over.  It is time to pray.
• Give thanks to God for this time to hear with new ears and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.

²¹They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. ²²They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. ²³Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, ²⁴and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” ²⁵But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” ²⁶And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. ²⁷They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching — with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.”²⁸At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying attention to the deep breath.
• Remember a time when Jesus taught you with authority.
• Remember the thought and feeling that overcame you.
• Remember that thin space knowing you were in the presence of the Holy One.
• Savor this thin space.
• Believe that you will encounter Jesus Christ today.  Be open to knowing the encounter.  Be aware in mind, body, and spirit.
• Live today in this expectancy.
• At the end of the day, reflect on the people and the places you encountered Jesus Christ.
• Notice any similarities of differences to the thin space you encountered in this prayer.
• Give thanks to God for thin places, for encounters, and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.