Lectio Divina

Adapted from Prayer As a Place - Charles Bello

Ready (5 minutes)

• Find a place where you can be quiet, undisturbed, and focused on God.

• Quiet your heart, sit in silence, and invite your Heavenly Father to meet with you during this prayer time.

Read (5 minutes)

• Read a Bible passage slowly twice, letting your awareness rest on each word.

• Read the passage again slowly, but this time read it aloud.

• Listen for the still, quiet voice of God as you read.

• Be aware of any word or phrase that especially catches your attention.

Reflect (5 minutes)

• Meditate on the word, phrase, or verse(s) that caught your attention.

• As you reflect, listen and allow God to speak to you.

• Be aware of any emotion or experience the word, phrase, or verse may stir up.

• Notice if you sense any resistance in your spirit; what might God be stirring?

Respond (5 minutes)

• Respond to the word, phrase, or verse(s) that has caught your attention.

• Have a conversation with God about what you are hearing or feeling.

• Take time to sit and listen for God’s response, and write down this dialogue.

Rest

• Rest in God’s presence. Wordless, quiet, physical rest in the presence of God is called contemplation. (Psalm 46:10)

Return

• As you go through your day, keep returning to the passage and your reflection. Keep returning to your insights, resolving to integrate them into your life.