10 Pictures of Christian Reflective Prayer

Scripture Passages on Becoming Like Christ

Galatians 2:19-21
Philippians 2:5-12
Colossians 1:14-23
Colossians 3:1-11
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
2 Timothy 2:15
Philemon 4:21

The Timothy Model: Meditating on Your Calling and Giftings

From the Life of Young Timothy the Disciple

The Timothy Model reminds you to consider God’s unique calling in your life and the reason He has gifted you for service. Remember the admonition, Do not neglect the gift that is in you …meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all (1 Tim. 4:14,15). We too can grasp a clearer vision of what the Lord has for us if we will pause, reflect and meditate on God’s mission for our life and therefore achieve greater effectiveness just as young Timothy was urged to do.

Scripture Passages on Meditating on Your Gifts

Acts 13:1-4
Romans 1:11-16
Romans 11:29-12:1-8
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Ephesians 4:7-16
1 Timothy 4:11-16
2 Timothy 4:1-2

The Haggai Model: Considering Your Failures

From the Life of Haggai the Prophet

In learning to meditate as Haggai did, we look at our problems, failures and sins and “consider [our] ways” (Hag. 1:5, 7). Haggai motivates us to look at our shortcomings, change our thinking and then change our ways. By considering the flaws we can learn not to repeat them.

Scripture Passages About Problem-Solving

Haggai 1:3-11
Haggai 2:14-19
Acts 6:1-7
Acts 15:1-27
Romans 10:17-21
1 Corinthians 5:1-13
1 John 1:7-2:11

The Asaph Model: Meditating on God’s Intervention

From the Life of the Psalmist Asaph

Asaph wrote 12 psalms that exalt the Lord for His interventions in his life. What God did for Asaph in the past, (and you and I also) will present a key of encouragement for difficult times for the future. “I will remember the works of the Lord; surely I will remember Your wonders of old. I will meditate also on all Your work and ponder on Your mighty deeds” (Ps. 77:11-12). Through this model you will be encouraged to record significant answers to prayer so you can remember God’s faithful ways.

Scripture Passages on God’s Intervention

Psalm 3
Psalm 50
Psalm 77
Psalm 79
Psalm 82
Psalms 90
Acts 9:20-25