This week we engage in Lectio Divina, divine reading. As we pray with scripture we learn how to allow a word or a phrase to be a personal focal point with the Spirit’s guidance. Before you begin your Lectio practice:
Pray: God of Stillness, open my heart to your Word. Lead me as I read and open the eyes of my heart so that I might see and seek the understanding you desire. Amen.
Scripture: Read & Reflect on Psalm 14 which begins with a dismal image of humanity, one that denounces Godlessness. Once again, God is there, in the midst of life’s struggle.
Focus: What word or phrase calls for you to notice what is happening in the life of humanity?
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Is it getting easier to allow a word or phrase to come to you? If not, perhaps an image will come to you instead.
Read & Receive: This time as you read the psalm again, concentrate on opening your heart to God’s word for YOU … what word or phrase or image fills your heart as you read?
Read & Respond: As you read the psalm again, how does God’s word inspire you to respond in prayer? What do you want to say to God … what do you want God to know about the times you fall short?
If music is a prayerful practice for you, go to PsalmImmersionDotCom and listen to the lament Richard Bruxvoort Colligan's wrote for Psalm 14 & Psalm 53 called Not Even One.
Rest & Breath Prayer: Let go of your prayers. Rest in silence. When if feels like it is time to breathe into your day again, pray with this prayer or create one.
Breathing out … Restore me.
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