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
You would shame the plans of the poor,
but the Lord is his refuge.
Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!
When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people,
let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.
(Psalm 14:6-7)
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
You would shame the plans of the poor,
but the Lord is his refuge.
Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!
When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people,
let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.
(Psalm 14:6-7)
Spiritual Practices: Breath Prayer
Overview
In verse four of this psalm, the psalmist wonders about those who harm others and do not seem to have respect for God. He wonders, "Do they have now knowledge?" If he were writing this today, he might say, "Don't the know what they are doing?" We see why he asks this question in verse six. Talking to the evil doers, he says that they would shame the plans of the poor, but God is their refuge. This is our hope when it seems like the entire world may be against us. This is our hope when we feel hopeless or helpless. No matter what may be going on around us, God can be our refuge. This breath prayer is a request for this hope to be realized.
Prayer
Almighty God, be my refuge
Overview
In verse four of this psalm, the psalmist wonders about those who harm others and do not seem to have respect for God. He wonders, "Do they have now knowledge?" If he were writing this today, he might say, "Don't the know what they are doing?" We see why he asks this question in verse six. Talking to the evil doers, he says that they would shame the plans of the poor, but God is their refuge. This is our hope when it seems like the entire world may be against us. This is our hope when we feel hopeless or helpless. No matter what may be going on around us, God can be our refuge. This breath prayer is a request for this hope to be realized.
Prayer
Almighty God, be my refuge