September 20, 2023 God's Timing

 

Laurie Short: Faith, Doubt & GOD's Timing

Practice the Lectio Divina

1) Read (Lectio). Read the passage slowly. Notice any words or phrases that jump out at you.

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also given men a sense of what he's been doing down through the ages. But they can't completely figure out what he's done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIRV

 

2) Reflect (Meditatio). Read the passage again. What emotions does it stir up? Is there anything God is saying to you personally through the passage?

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also given men a sense of what he's been doing down through the ages. But they can't completely figure out what he's done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIRV

 

3) Respond (Oratio). Read the passage again. Begin to dialog with God and open yourself to his will.  Is there a response or action step God is inviting you to take?

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also given men a sense of what he's been doing down through the ages. But they can't completely figure out what he's done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIRV

 

4) Rest (Contemplatio). Read the passage one last time. Listen closely with your heart and put into practice what he has told you as you go about your day.

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also given men a sense of what he's been doing down through the ages. But they can't completely figure out what he's done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIRV

PRAYER: Thank God for his perfect timing.