Lectio Divina

We often focus our attention more on our horizontal relationships rather than our vertical. Why? God's word is there for us to read and feel His presence. He desires a relationship with us that is sustaining and unconditional. Today, I encourage you to practice Lectio Divina and allow God's word and presence to become the main source of your needs and hope. 

Some scriptures of encouragement:                                                                                                    

• Proverbs 18:10

  The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

• Isaiah 41:10

  So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

• John 14:27

  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

• John 16:33

  "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
  Psalm 46:1-3
• God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,  though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. "Selah"

• 2 Timothy 1:7

  For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
  Psalm 16:8
• I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

• Psalm 55:22

  Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall

• 1 Peter 5:7

  Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

• Isaiah 26:3

  You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.

• Psalm 118:14-16

  The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.  Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: "The LORD's right hand has done mighty things!  The LORD's right hand is lifted high; the LORD's right hand has done mighty things!"

• Psalm 119:114-115

  You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.  Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!

• Psalm 119:25

  I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.

• Psalm 119:50

  My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

• Psalm 119:71

  It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.

• Psalm 120:1

  I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers me.