Spiritual Practices: Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina, or Diving Reading, is a method of reading, reflecting on, and praying the Scripture that has been used by the church for centuries. It focuses on communing with God in Scripture rather than simply studying Scripture for intellectual understanding. Click here for more information on how to practice Lectio Divina. Here are some suggested verses in this passage that may lend themselves to conversation with God through the practice of Lectio Divina.
Suggested Verses
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:17-18)
Lectio Divina, or Diving Reading, is a method of reading, reflecting on, and praying the Scripture that has been used by the church for centuries. It focuses on communing with God in Scripture rather than simply studying Scripture for intellectual understanding. Click here for more information on how to practice Lectio Divina. Here are some suggested verses in this passage that may lend themselves to conversation with God through the practice of Lectio Divina.
Suggested Verses
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:17-18)
Spiritual Prayer: Breath Practices
Overview
In the first part of this passage, Paul talks about people hearing the message of Jesus but having a veil over their hearts so that they do not understand it. He says that when they turn to God, however, the veil is lifted. Sometimes when we hear or read the word of God or we encounter a situation in our lives and we are looking for God's will, if feels like there is a veil over our hearts and we don't understand. Sometimes we need to ask that God take away the veil from our hearts so that we can clearly understand. That is what this breath prayer is about.
Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, lift the veil and let me see
Overview
In the first part of this passage, Paul talks about people hearing the message of Jesus but having a veil over their hearts so that they do not understand it. He says that when they turn to God, however, the veil is lifted. Sometimes when we hear or read the word of God or we encounter a situation in our lives and we are looking for God's will, if feels like there is a veil over our hearts and we don't understand. Sometimes we need to ask that God take away the veil from our hearts so that we can clearly understand. That is what this breath prayer is about.
Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, lift the veil and let me see