Scripture Meditation
Meditating on Scripture is a way to use scripture to inform our thoughts, feelings, and prayers.
Lectio Divina is a process of steps to allow scripture to inform our thoughts, feelings, and prayers. It’s supposed to be slow and steady, ruminating on the words of God as you are with him. This isn’t supposed to be a study of the Bible, but a receiving of it. You can use any scriptural passage in this practice, but below are steps you can use to work through this process and an example of how you might engage it.
Pick a passage of scripture.
Be intentional about steadying your breathing and focusing on what you are about to do.
Ask God to use your time with him.
Listen.
Read the passage and identify a thought or word that is sticking out to you. Say it out loud.
Ponder.
Read the passage again to understand why it’s used and what it means. Consider why this is something that you need to hear. Ask God to help you understand.
Pray.
Read the passage again, and ask God what he is calling you to do or be in light of this scripture or idea that has impressed upon you.
If you don’t know what passage to start with, here are some suggestions:
ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:
An app available through Apple or Google with guided prayers you can listen to or read each morning and evening.
Pathways Podcast:
Bible (part 1)
Scott & Peter discuss daily bible reading, memorizing, and meditating on Scripture.
also available on these platforms
Pathways is meant to show you key avenues to commune with God, so that our lives are characterized by living them with him. Through Pathways we can KNOW GOD, GROW IN GOD, and GO WITH GOD.
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