Have you heard from God today? He wants to speak to you.
Hearing God’s Voice
Have you heard from God today? He wants to speak to you. Are you listening? Join the podcast this week and learn how to hear from God and “WRAP yourself in Scripture.” (Scroll Down to play the Podcast.)
Two-Way Conversation
You can have a personal two-way conversation with your heavenly Father through prayer and Scripture. Begin today to practice the original WRAP method for reading, reflecting on, and praying Scripture with Karen Dwyer, the author with husband Larry, who created the WRAP acronym and book WRAP Yourself in Scripture© with Imprimatur in 2005, (originally published by IPF Publications) and now in its Fourth Edition. We will cover these points: (Click on the LINK BELOW to play Podcast.)
Method Promoted by the Church Fathers
WRAP is based on the principles of Lectio Divina (pronounced Lect-see-oh Di-vee-na), an ancient, yet rediscovered, method of reading, reflecting on, and praying Scripture.The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes Lectio Divina as a method “where the Word of God is so read and meditated on that it becomes prayer” (CCC 1177). This method has been practiced for centuries by the Desert Fathers, the Benedictines, the Carmelites, and various Doctors of the Church, including St. Gregory the Great, St. Jerome, St. John of the Cross, and St. Teresa of Avila, among others.Defined by the Catechism
The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines Christian prayer as “a covenant relationship between God and Man in Christ” (CCC 2564). Inherent in this relationship is a two-way conversation.The Second Vatican Council points out: “In the sacred books [of Scripture] the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet his children and talks with them” (Dei Verbum 21).WRAP – Simplified Guide to Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina is Latin for “divine reading” of Scripture. It is much more than simply perusing the chapters of Scripture as if reading a novel or a newspaper or reading a history book.The Latin word lectio means deeply consuming a reading. The four steps of WRAP is a simplified version of Lectio Divina, which includes lectio, meditatio, oratio, and contemplatio in the original Latin.WRAP, the Acronym
WRAP is an Acronym that stands for:W=WRITE the verse(s) down when the words jump out to you.R = REFLECT or meditate on the words, reread them, mutter them, and imagine the meaning in dialogue with Jesus.A=APPLY by continuing to ask the Lord if there is an application and response.P= PRAY & PRAISE, by making the verse your prayer. Praise the mighty name of Jesus your Savior, God your Heavenly Father, and the Holy Spirit, your GuideEnhance your joy by cultivating a deeper relationship with God.Personal Application
Grab a pen and a small, inexpensive notebook and call it your WRAP Journal, plus your Bible.Select a Scripture passage.Go to a quiet place to be alone for 10 minutes.Pray, ask, and open your heart for God. Begin your prayer of thanksgiving. Acknowledge that the Lord is with you. Thank Jesus, that He wants to speak to your heart today through Scripture. Pray, Come, Holy Spirit, and enlighten my mind to Your truth.”Spread out the W R A P in your journal over at least one page.Download the template and 14 Days of WRAP bookmark from my website WRAPyourselfinJOY.com and start by practicing WRAP with Psalm 103: 1-13.Download Bookmarks from the podcasts: WrapYourselfinJOY.com Check out more podcasts here!Find Karen’s books:Wrap Yourself in Scripture: A Guide to Lectio Divina, Fourth EditionWrap Yourself in JOY: Find the Joy and Fight the FearEsther for Such a Time as This: Prayer, Reversals & JoyNehemiah: Rebuilding Hope & Joy in Your LifeCup of Joy
Consider hosting a weekly one-hour Cup of Joy small group study with friends. It’s free, and I will send you a study guide for discussion and Scripture reflection that accompanies each podcast.CUP of JOY Women or Gathering small group and to sign up.The post Wrap Yourself in Scripture #1 ~ Hearing God’s Voice appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.
