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Traditional Forms of Prayer:
Lectio Divina
A very old way of praying is called lectio divina (“holy reading”). This is simply the slow reading of Scripture. We take a short passage, calm our minds, decide how long we’re going to spend in prayer, and read the Scripture slowly. God will speak to us through these words. We don’t know where, when, or how. We simply read slowly until something catches us. It’s usually God speaking “live” to us. We talk to God about it for as long as it lasts. Then we read on, slowly, until something else catches us. And so on, until our time for prayer is finished. We’re not trying to study the Scriptures. We’re simply letting God speak to us through these words. The thoughts that come may seem to have nothing to do with the words themselves. But sometimes that’s how God speaks to us. We simply open ourselves to receive whatever God has to say.
Psalms
Cast your care upon the Lord and
he will support you; never will he
permit the just man to be disturbed.
I love the Lord because he has heard
my voice in supplication, Because he
has inclined his ear to me the day I called.
God is my helper
Chronicles
Do not fear nor be dismayed, for Lord
God-my-God-will be with you. He will
not forsake you.
Job
His eyes are on the ways of man, and He
ees all his steps.
Jonah
I cried out to the Lord because of my
afflictions and He answered me.
Corinthians
I was with you in weakness, in fear and
In much trembling.
My strength is made perfect in weakness
James
Be doers of the Word and not hearers only. /2
John
My sheep hear My voice and I know them
and they follow me.
Peter
Cast all your cares upon Him, for He
cares for you.
Matthew
Come to Me, all you who labor and I will
give you rest.
” I will instruct you and teach
you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you and
watch over you”
Ps. 32:8
This is what the Lord says –
your Redeemer, the Holy One
of Israel: “I am the Lord
your God, who teaches you
what is best for you, who
directs you in the way
you should go.”
Isa. 48:17
” You will seek Me and
find me, when you search
for Me with all your heart.”
Jer. 29:13
Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for Him.
Ps. 37:7
When Jesus spoke again to
the people, He said,
“I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows Me will never
walk in darkness, but will
have the light of life.”
John 8:12~
“Don’t be afraid;
just believe. Mark 5:36
Great crowds came to him, bringing with them the lame, the maimed,
the blind, the mute and many others. They put them at his feet, and he cured them.
(Matthew 15:30)
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
A reading from the Book of Isaiah.
The spirit of God is upon me,
because God has anointed me.
God has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly,
to heal the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives and
release to the prisoners,
to announce a year of favor and
to comfort all who mourn.
Fear not, I am with you; be not dismayed; I am your God.
I will strengthen you, and help you, and uphold you with my
right hand of justice.
Jesus said to Nicodemus:
“For God so loved
the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” (Jn 3:16)
“With God all things are possible”
Matthew 19:26
Faith is
The substance
Of things
Hoped for,
The evidence
Of things
Not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
Faith is
The substance
Of things
Hoped for,
The evidence
Of things
Not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
I will instruct you and teach
you in the way should go;
I will counsel you and
watch over you.
Ps. 32:8
You will seek Me and
find Me, when you search
for Me with all your heart.
Jer. 29:13
This is what the Lord says-
your Redeemer, the Holy One
of Israel: “I am the Lord
your God, who teaches you
what is best for you, who
directs you in the way
you should go.” Isa. 48:17
Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for Him.
Ps. 37:7
When Jesus spoke again to
the people, He said,
“I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows Me will never
walk in darkness, but will
have the light of Life.”
John 8:12
“Don’t be afraid;
just believe.”
Mark 5:36
Psalm 6 Prayer in Time of Distress
Psalm 13 Prayer of One in Sorrow
Psalm 31 Prayer in Distress and Thanksgiving for Escape
Psalm 36 Human Wickedness and Divine Providence
Psalm 40 Gratitude and Prayer for Help
Psalm 62 Trust in God Alone
Psalms 121:2 My help comes from the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 34 Praise of God, the Protector of the Just
Luke 11:9 Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be
opened to you.
Joshua 1:9 The LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go.
Psalms: 139:10 Your hand guides me, [LORD] your right hand holds me fast.
Proverbs 30:5 God is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
John 13:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.
Psalms 50:15 [God says] call on me on the day of distress; I will rescue you.
Psalms 103:8 Merciful and gracious is the LORD.
Psalms 94:18 When I say, “My foot is slipping,” your mercy, LORD, holds me up.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
A reading from the Book of Isaiah.
The spirit of God is upon me,
because God has anointed me.
God has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly,
to heal the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives and
release to the prisoners,
to announce a year of favor and
to comfort all who mourn.
Fear not, I am with you; be not dismayed; I am your God
I will strengthen you, and help you, and uphold you with my
right hand of justice.
Jesus said to Nicodemus:
“For God so loved
the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but
might have eternal life.” (Jn 3:16)