I: FIND A QUIET PLACE
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. (Colossians 4:5-6)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Friday, February 8, 2008
9: Divine Reading Colossians 3:15-17
I: FIND A QUIET PLACE
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:15-17)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:15-17)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
8: Divine Reading Colossians 3:12-14
I: FIND A QUIET PLACE
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (Colossians 3:12-14)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (Colossians 3:12-14)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
7: Divine Reading Colossians 3:1-4
I: FIND A QUIET PLACE
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. (Colossians 3:1-4)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. (Colossians 3:1-4)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
6: Divine Reading Colossians 2:8-10
I: FIND A QUIET PLACE
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. (Colossians 2:8-10)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. (Colossians 2:8-10)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
5: Divine Reading Colossians 1:18-20
I: FIND A QUIET PLACE
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
And he [Jesus] is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. (Colossians 1:18-20)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
And he [Jesus] is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. (Colossians 1:18-20)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
4: Divine Reading Colossians 1:15-17
I: FIND A QUIET PLACE
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. (Colossians 1:15-17)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. (Colossians 1:15-17)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
3: Divine Reading Colossians 1:9-12
I: FIND A QUIET PLACE
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. (Colossians 1:9-12)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. (Colossians 1:9-12)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Monday, February 4, 2008
2: Divine Reading John 3:16-17
I: FIND A QUIET PLACE
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:16-17)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:16-17)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
1: Divine Reading Matthew 22:37-40
I: FIND A QUIET PLACE
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." (Matthew 22:37-40)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Find a quiet place that is free from interruptions. Adjust to a comfortable position and quiet yourself before God. Take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath. God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Again, take a slow, deep breath, and then slowly and deliberately release the breath.
II: FOCUSING PRAYER
Take a slow, deep breath before each sentence of the prayer, and slowly and deliberately release the breath while praying:
"Lord, I accept every blessing that you give me.
"Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit to fill me.
"Lord, I give all of my troubles to you."
Repeat the prayer if needed.
III: READING OR RECITING (LECTIO)
Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." (Matthew 22:37-40)
Repeat the reading if needed.
IV: REFLECTIVE MEDITATION (MEDITATIO)
Reflect on a special word or phrase that caught your attention from the reading. Deliberately think about the word or phrase. Let the word or phrase mingle with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, hurts, and aspirations.
V: RESPONDING TO GOD (ORATIO)
Respond to God. Thank God for something, or make a godly declaration, or pray for a need of yours, or pray for a need of others.
VI: RESTING IN GOD'S PRESENCE (CONTEMPLATIO)
Surrender all thoughts and feelings to God while resting and basking in God's love. Let God transform you according to his will.
VII: OPTIONS AFTER DIVINE READING
After resting in God's love, say, "Lord, thank you for your love and your work in my life."
If devotionals must end, then go on to other activities. Or you may do additional devotionals such praising God, singing to God, praying for your needs, praying for the needs of others, general Scripture study, or more divine reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I compiled this approach to divine reading by recalling methods from various prayer meetings and studying the basics of divine reading that is readily available on the internet.
Updated 6/5/11
Copyright © 2008, 2011 by James Edward Goetz
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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