Wednesday

Lectio Divina is a way of reading and reflecting on the scriptures. As a way of reading together, even though we are separate, consider setting aside fifteen minutes at noon. You're also welcome to post a comment on this blog, something meaningful or significant that comes to you.

Read through the text three times. If possible, read the text aloud. After each reading, use the prompts below to shape your reflections. 

Psalm 70
Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O Lord, make haste to help me!
Let those be put to shame and confusion who seek my life. Let those be turned back and brought to dishonor who desire to hurt me.
Let those who say, “Aha, Aha!” turn back because of their shame.
Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!”
But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay!

Prompts:

(Read verse first time through)
1. What word or phrase stands out to you from the reading?


(Read verse second time through)
2. What invitation or challenge do you find in the reading?


(Read verse third time through) 
3. What are you grateful for?

Closing
Between the words,
beneath the words,
beyond the words,
may God meet you
in the places
where words cannot go.
Jan Richardson (Voices Together 990)