You Matched with the Contemplative Rhythm Lectio Divina!
You Matched with the Contemplative Rhythm Lectio Divina!
THE RESULTS ARE IN, AND YOUR CONTEMPLATIVE RYTHYM IS…
Lectio Divina
Your soul longs to linger with Scripture—slowly, meditatively, with openness. Lectio Divina gives you the space to listen deeply and let God's Word speak to your heart at its own pace.
You don't rush meaning. You savor it. A single phrase or verse can become an entire conversation with God.
You're someone who knows that Scripture isn't meant to be consumed quickly, checked off a list, or skimmed for information. You've tried rushing through the Bible and felt hollow. You appreciate theological learning, but you long to feel the Scripture, not just understand it.
This is Lectio Divina. It's an ancient practice—literally "divine reading"—that invites you to read Scripture not as a student but as a beloved. You read a passage once, twice, three times. You let a word or phrase catch your attention. You sit with it. You ask God what He's saying to you through it. And then you listen.
WORDS THAT COULD DESCRIBE YOU
WHY LECTIO DIVINA FITS YOUR SOUL
This Practice Is Perfect for You Because…
You're reflective and drawn to depth—you'd rather go deep with one verse than skim through a chapter.
You love when Scripture "comes alive" in a personal way, speaking directly to your situation.
You sense God speaking in subtle, gentle nudges—the quiet stirring of your heart.
You need permission to slow down and stop racing through your time with God.
You're hungry for intimacy with God, not just information about God.
A LETTER TO BE RECEIVED
Lectio Divina has been practiced by monks and mystics for over 1,500 years. When you practice it, you're joining a tradition of people who believed that God's Word is living and active—not a historical document to be analyzed, but a love letter to be received.
Saint Benedict taught his monks to read Scripture with "the ear of the heart." That's what you're doing. You're listening not just with your mind, but with your whole being.
The beauty of Lectio Divina is that it honors the way you naturally process things. You need space to be with the text, to let it work on you, to discover what God wants to reveal. Lectio Divina gives you that space.
Lectio Divina becomes a refuge. A place where you can come with all your questions, all your longing, all your weariness, and simply be with God in His Word. You don't have to have answers. You don't have to have insights. You just have to show up and listen.
🎧 Try Your First Contemplative Encounter:
"Thirsty for Living Water"
"Thirsty for Living Water" was created for women like you—women who know that Scripture isn't just meant to be read once, but savored, returned to, and listened to until God's voice breaks through.
This encounter will guide you through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina using John 7:37-38.
A Look at the Encounter:
Settle and Center: The encounter begins with breath prayer to help you quiet your heart.
The Reading: You are invited to read the passage three times, pausing between each reading to let a word or phrase catch your attention.
First Reading: You notice a word like "thirsty" or "come to me." You don't need to force it. You just notice what stands out.
Second Reading: The words have more texture. You feel them differently. Something is shifting in you.
Third Reading: The passage becomes personal. God is speaking through these words directly to your thirsty soul, today.
The Listening: You are given prompts to journal and pray, moving from talking to God to listening for His response:
"I am thirsty, Lord, I need you. (What does He say?)"
"Help me be here with you now, Lord. (What does He show you?)"
This encounter will show you that you don't need to read more Scripture to connect with God—you need to read it differently. Slowly. Prayerfully. Expectantly.
The Long-Term Gift: Listening for God’s Voice
After you complete "Thirsty for Living Water," you'll have a practice you can use with any passage of Scripture. A psalm. A Gospel story you've read a hundred times. A verse that keeps coming to mind.
You'll learn to trust that God will speak to you through His Word because you've opened your heart to receive what He wants to give you.
Lectio Divina becomes a refuge. A place where you can come with all your questions, all your longing, all your weariness, and simply be with God in His Word. You don't have to have answers. You just have to show up and listen.
You’ll discover that God has so much to say to you. When you slow down and give Him space, He will meet you there. Every single time.
