Lectio Divina: When Bible Reading Becomes Encounter - Prayer - Illustration on lectio divina

This devotional emphasizes the ancient practice of lectio divina, which transforms Bible reading into a divine encounter through four movements: reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation. It encourages believers to engage with Scripture in a way that fosters a deeper relationship with God, allowing His love and guidance to permeate their hearts.

This is devotionals on lectio divina and sacred reading, drawing on Psalm 1:2-3, Joshua 1:8, Luke 24:13-35. It carries an emotional tone of awe, peace and trust.

A prayer related to this devotional The ancient practice of lectio divina transforms Bible reading from information gathering to divine encounter. This 'sacred reading' involves four movements: lectio (reading), meditatio (meditation), oratio (prayer), and contemplatio (contemplation). It's less about studying Scripture and more about letting Scripture study us. Begin with lectio—slowly reading a short passage, listening for a word or phrase that draws your attention.…