During my PBC 1st Family Camp that has just been ended on 28th May 2012, the speaker, Pastor Keith Lai taught us a new method to do our quiet reflection.
It is called the Lectio Divina or the Latio Divina method. It is divided into 4 sections.
Listen
For the first part of this method, we need to read aloud a Bible passage twice. For example, Psalm 27:1-8 and Colossians 3:12-15. While these 2 readings are being read, we need to identify the words / phrases / verses that strike us.
Meditate
It will continue to the 3rd reading before the time of meditation. We will meditate on the words / phrase / verses and ask ourselves these questions below:
Listen
For the first part of this method, we need to read aloud a Bible passage twice. For example, Psalm 27:1-8 and Colossians 3:12-15. While these 2 readings are being read, we need to identify the words / phrases / verses that strike us.
Meditate
It will continue to the 3rd reading before the time of meditation. We will meditate on the words / phrase / verses and ask ourselves these questions below:
- How is my life touched by the words / phrase / verses?
- How does the words / phrase / verses connect or relate to my present situation / circumstances?
- How does the words / phrase / verses speak to us?
Pray
Next, we will have the 4th reading and this time is to reflect our response to the words / phrase / verses . We need to pray on how do we go about this or how do we take the necessary actions for it.
Contemplate
Finally, we will have the 5th and final reading where we communicate to God directly regarding our present situations that we are in. It involves shifting our attention to God.
It is indeed a good way to meditate on God's word using the Latio Divino method. However, I admit that I have not got the time to use this method yet at the moment. As we use this method more often, it may take a longer time to complete, approximately 45 minutes or more depending on an individual.
Finally, we will have the 5th and final reading where we communicate to God directly regarding our present situations that we are in. It involves shifting our attention to God.
It is indeed a good way to meditate on God's word using the Latio Divino method. However, I admit that I have not got the time to use this method yet at the moment. As we use this method more often, it may take a longer time to complete, approximately 45 minutes or more depending on an individual.
Cheers,
Rogerkoo
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