Devotional Reading

“Devotional reading or hearing of scripture requires an open, reflective, listening posture alert to the voice of God. This type of reading is aimed more at growing a relationship with God rather than gathering information about God.”

Adele Calhoun, Spiritual Discipline Handbook

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• Before reading Scripture, open yourself to the presence of God.

• Say something like "Here I am, Lord".

• Read slowly until a word or phrase lights up for you.

• When you sense a word lighting up for you, attend to this word.

• Do not read any further. Listen to your feelings and God's nudging around this word.

• Let his word summon you into prayer.

• Reflect on this word throughout the day.