Practicing His Presence

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Today's practice is a Divine Reading (traditionally known as Lectio Divina) where we will invite God’s voice to speak to us as we meditate upon a passage from the book of Isaiah.

We love this description of the practice of Lectio Divina from John Mark Comer:

"Lectio Divina (Latin for “spiritual reading”) is a way of reading Scripture with the specific aim of hearing God’s voice over your life. There are four basics movements (from four Latin words), but the mechanics are not as important as many people think. It’s less of a technique, and more of a heart posture and pace.

The basic idea is simply to find a quiet place to read Scripture slowly with your ear open to God’s voice through the text. Unlike Bible study (another wonderful practice) the goal is less to hear what he was saying to them (the original audience), but to take the next step and hear what he is saying to you."

This week’s passage is Matthew 7:24-27

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

This week’s passage is Matthew 7:24-27

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” 

Music:

Thank You Jesus - words and music by Hannah Hobbs, Matt Crocker

Lord You Have My Heart - words and music by Martin Smith

Additional resources:

Introduction to Practicing His Presence

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

We'd love to connect with you and hear stories of what God has said to you through these times in His presence. Reach out via [email protected] or follow along with us on Instagram @practicinghispresence!

Today's practice is a Divine Reading (traditionally known as Lectio Divina) where we will invite God’s voice to speak to us as we meditate upon a passage from the book of Isaiah.

We love this description of the practice of Lectio Divina from John Mark Comer:

"Lectio Divina (Latin for “spiritual reading”) is a way of reading Scripture with the specific aim of hearing God’s voice over your life. There are four basics movements (from four Latin words), but the mechanics are not as important as many people think. It’s less of a technique, and more of a heart posture and pace.

The basic idea is simply to find a quiet place to read Scripture slowly with your ear open to God’s voice through the text. Unlike Bible study (another wonderful practice) the goal is less to hear what he was saying to them (the original audience), but to take the next step and hear what he is saying to you."

This week's passage is Psalm 18:16-19

"He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. "

We'd love to hear from you about how God is working in these times! Email [email protected] and we'll be in touch, connecting around what it's been like for you to learn the gift of His presence!

This week's passage is Psalm 18:16-19

"He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. "

Music:

Come To Me - words and music by Jenn Johnson, John Hendrickson

Cornerstone - words and music by Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan, William Batchelder Bradbury

We'd love to connect with you and hear stories of what God has said to you through these times in His presence. Reach out via [email protected] or follow along with us on Instagram @practicinghispresence!

Today's practice is a Divine Reading (traditionally known as Lectio Divina) where we will invite God’s voice to speak to us as we meditate upon a passage from the book of Isaiah.

We love this description of the practice of Lectio Divina from John Mark Comer:

"Lectio Divina (Latin for “spiritual reading”) is a way of reading Scripture with the specific aim of hearing God’s voice over your life. There are four basics movements (from four Latin words), but the mechanics are not as important as many people think. It’s less of a technique, and more of a heart posture and pace.

The basic idea is simply to find a quiet place to read Scripture slowly with your ear open to God’s voice through the text. Unlike Bible study (another wonderful practice) the goal is less to hear what he was saying to them (the original audience), but to take the next step and hear what he is saying to you."

This week's passage is Habakkuk 3:17-19

"Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights."

We'd love to hear from you about how God is working in these times! Email [email protected] and we'll be in touch, connecting around what it's been like for you to learn the gift of His presence!

This week's passage is Habakkuk 3:17-19

"Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights."

Music:

Echo Holy - words and music by Jake Espy, Kory Miller, Mia Fieldes, Ran Jackson

Your Promises - Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye

Today's practice is a Divine Reading (traditionally known as Lectio Divina) where we will invite God’s voice to speak to us as we meditate upon a passage from the book of Isaiah.

We love this description of the practice of Lectio Divina from John Mark Comer:

"Lectio Divina (Latin for “spiritual reading”) is a way of reading Scripture with the specific aim of hearing God’s voice over your life. There are four basics movements (from four Latin words), but the mechanics are not as important as many people think. It’s less of a technique, and more of a heart posture and pace.

The basic idea is simply to find a quiet place to read Scripture slowly with your ear open to God’s voice through the text. Unlike Bible study (another wonderful practice) the goal is less to hear what he was saying to them (the original audience), but to take the next step and hear what he is saying to you."

This week's passage is Galatians 5:13

'For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.'

This week’s passage is Galatians 5:13

'For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. '

Music:

Abba - words and music by Jonathan David Helser

I Am Loved - words and music by Jason Ingram, Jonathan Smith, Mack Brock

Today's practice is a Divine Reading (traditionally known as Lectio Divina) where we will invite God’s voice to speak to us as we meditate upon a passage from the book of Isaiah.

We love this description of the practice of Lectio Divina from John Mark Comer:

"Lectio Divina (Latin for “spiritual reading”) is a way of reading Scripture with the specific aim of hearing God’s voice over your life. There are four basics movements (from four Latin words), but the mechanics are not as important as many people think. It’s less of a technique, and more of a heart posture and pace.

The basic idea is simply to find a quiet place to read Scripture slowly with your ear open to God’s voice through the text. Unlike Bible study (another wonderful practice) the goal is less to hear what he was saying to them (the original audience), but to take the next step and hear what he is saying to you."

This week's passage is Isaiah 55:1-3

“Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free! Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food. “Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David."

"A Creative Minority: Practices" - Church Of The City New York, Jon Tyson (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Other)

This Week's Passage is Isaiah 55:1-3

“Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free! Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food. “Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David."

Music:

Be With Me words and music by Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt, Mack Brock, and Hank Bentley

Be Still words and music by Adaeze Azubuike, Espy, Jake, and Tyler Roberts