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Ancient Spiritual Practices:
Study of Scripture Via Lectio Divina

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LECTIO.

What is a Lectio Divina?
This is an ancient way of reading scripture.  It is a very slow and reflective way to let scripture sink into your soul. 

How do I do it?
You will read the passage four times.  After each reading you will sit in silence (for as long as it takes) and reflect on the passage in a particular way.

• Get yourself comfortable.  Begin to slow your mind.
• Pray that God would bring to mind whatever you need to hear from this passage.
• Read the passage. 

Then sit in silence, just focusing on what the passage said.  Patiently push away distractions.

• Read the passage. 

Then see if a word or phrase sticks with you.  Write down that word/phrase.

• Read the passage.

See if the passage touches you in any way…emotionally, physically, intellectually, etc.  Jot down your thoughts.

• Read the passage.

See if there is an invitation for your life.  Jot down that invitation.

• End talking with God about your experience.

To learn more about this:
Get the book Gathered in the Word by Norvene Vest.  It’s excellent.

What are these anyway?
Reading with the Imagination
Another Discipline