1. Select a brief action passage

2. Relax and settle into God’s presence

3. Slowly read the passage aloud – don’t look at the page but let the scene sink into your imagination.

4. Slowly read the passage a second time – looking for details you missed the first time. Again looking away from the page let the scene unfold in your imagination

5. Slowly read it a third time – more details will be seen and questions, interpretations and insights will occur to you. Let them settle in your memory for 30 seconds.

6. Read a fourth or even fifth time until these distractions quiet then put the Bible aside.

7. Let the scene happen, sink into the scene and eventually you will become part of it.

8. Interact with the characters in the scene – help them with their work, listen to their conversations and reply to their questions and comments.

9. Don’t moralize or make applications. You’ll notice the effects in reflection afterward or in your life as Jesus’ mind becomes yours.

10. When the prayer period ends review what happened. Did you notice a point of tension, confusion, encouragement or challenge? This may be something you need to return to for further prayer. Give thanks to God for being present with you during this time of prayer.