Helping people hear God's voice
Lectio Divina
Receiving and savoring the Word
Invitations from God
"Speak Lord, your servant is listening. (I Sam 3:10)
"He who has ears to hear, let him hear. (Mark 4:9)
Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good and your soul will delight in the richest of fare. (Isaiah 55:2)
Purpose
This prayerful reading of Scripture is meant to be an experience of hearing and receiving words from God in the here and now.
Lectio Divina has been compared to feasting on the Word.
This is one way of letting the word of Christ dwell in you richly
(Col 3:16)
Practice
In a quiet setting, read the passage out loud at least twice.
Pay attention to the word or phrase that grabs you.
In silence, allow God to use that word or phrase to speak to your heart.
Dont try to figure out the whole passage, enjoy and savor what God is saying to you.
What is the word or phrase stirring up in your heart? Write down your ideas.
Read the passage out loud again. Pause for another minute of silence while you ponder the question: Since what I have been meditating on is true, then what is my response?
If you are in a group, give opportunity to talk to each other about what God is saying to each of you.
'Sacred Space' will be held on Wednesdays, and will resume on Jan 11th 1:30-2:30pm. All are welcome.
