Spiritual Practices: Visio Divina
Visio Divina, or sacred seeing, is a type of prayer in which we allow our hearts and imaginations to enter into an image or a scene in silence to see what God might have to say to us. You can find out more about Visio Divina here. Spend some time prayerfully reflecting on the images below and listen to what God might say to you through them.
Visio Divina, or sacred seeing, is a type of prayer in which we allow our hearts and imaginations to enter into an image or a scene in silence to see what God might have to say to us. You can find out more about Visio Divina here. Spend some time prayerfully reflecting on the images below and listen to what God might say to you through them.
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Lift Every Voice and Sing, or, The Harp
Savage, Augusta, 1892-1962. Lift Every Voice and Sing, or, The Harp, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=56240 [retrieved September 10, 2023]. Original source: https://books.google.com/books?id=5VoEAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=the+crisis+magazine+1939&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiy8rT1_d_QAhVL8WMKHWw1AKA4ChDoAQgZMAA#v=onepage&q&f=false.
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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
For the Lord takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with salvation.
Let the godly exult in glory;
let them sing for joy on their beds.
(Psalm 149:4-5)
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
For the Lord takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with salvation.
Let the godly exult in glory;
let them sing for joy on their beds.
(Psalm 149:4-5)
Spiritual Practices: Singing to the Lord
Overview
In the first several verses of this psalm, the author talks about singing praise to the Lord. For many people, this is one of their favorite ways to connect with God and to praise and worship him. For many people, it helps pull their attention away from their circumstances and on to their God. Just like the the psalmist, we can connect with God, change our perspective, and praise and worship him through music.
Practice
Find some of your favorite Christian music and a place where you can either be alone or gather with a group who likes to connect with God through singing. Read the first four verses of this psalm, throw on the music, and enjoy spending time with God in song.
David Dalton
Overview
In the first several verses of this psalm, the author talks about singing praise to the Lord. For many people, this is one of their favorite ways to connect with God and to praise and worship him. For many people, it helps pull their attention away from their circumstances and on to their God. Just like the the psalmist, we can connect with God, change our perspective, and praise and worship him through music.
Practice
Find some of your favorite Christian music and a place where you can either be alone or gather with a group who likes to connect with God through singing. Read the first four verses of this psalm, throw on the music, and enjoy spending time with God in song.
David Dalton