The Practice of LectIo Divina
Lectio Divina, also known as “Soaking in Scripture,”, is a method that enables individuals to deeply engage with the richness and vitality of God’s Word.
This method of Bible reading encourages individuals to actively listen for God’s voice.
Commence by reading a scripture passage, then contemplate its significance, respond to God in prayer based on that significance, and ultimately, find solace in contemplation in God’s presence without the need for further words. Reading is akin to ingesting food, meditation involves chewing and digesting it, prayer extracts its essence, and contemplation is the sweet enjoyment that uplifts and refreshes.
Below are the four steps of Soaking in Scripture:
Read a brief Bible passage slowly, then read it again several times. The objective is not to hurry through the Bible but to discern God’s personal message to you.
Reflect and ponder on the scripture passage, relishing the words that resonate with you. Meditate on these words as you listen for God’s voice speaking to you through them.
How does reflecting on God’s Word prompt you to respond to Him? This is a dialogue, not a monologue. Listen to God’s message, then respond to Him. He will hear you.
Relax in God’s presence without the necessity of saying anything. Allow yourself to be enveloped by God’s love and acceptance. This is akin to having a tranquil moment with God. Be still, let go of any distractions, and sense God’s presence within and around you.
The Lord is My Best Friend
The Lord is my best friend, who takes care of me, heals me, and feeds me. That is why I always have more than enough.
He has offered me a resting place in His luxurious love, where I am learning to abide and stay.
As I listen and follow Him He leads me daily to an oasis of peace and the quiet brook of bliss. THIS IS WHERE HE RESTORES AND REVIVES MY LIFE.
He opens before me the pathways to God’s pleasure and leads me along – so that I can bring honor to His name. If I go His speed and follow Him daily, and continue to abide in Him, learning to carry His presence, my life will bring Him all of the honor He could ever want of me.
Even when the path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness (not talking about personal attacks against my family and things or me), fear will never conquer me. He always remains close to me and leads me.
The comfort of His love takes away every fear, and I am never lonely. His authority is my strength and peace. The ONE who created the entire universe is the ONE who is with me, on my side, always with me to help me.
The Lord is my delicious feast, even when the enemy dares to fight.
My life is anointed with the fragrance of the Holy Spirit. He gives me all I can drink of Himself until my heart overflows. This is the presence I carry and changes and transforms the atmosphere around me.
Why would I fear the future? His goodness and love pursue me all my days, and I will live in His presence forever.
~Personalized Psalm 23 (TPT)
What does this make you feel?
What do you hear God saying to you?
