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September 27, 2023 The Muscle of Faith

 


Video: The Muscle of Faith by Laurie Short

Practice the Lectio Divina

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

"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts, says the Lord.  And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.  For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT

 

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?

"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts, says the Lord.  And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.  For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT

 

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?

"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts, says the Lord.  And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.  For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT

 

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.

"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts, says the Lord.  And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.  For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT

PRAYER: Thank God for his holy and righteous thoughts and ways.


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