21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Lectio DivinaNäide

Preparation: Today, you’ll be reading from Joshua 6:12-17. Before you get started, take a moment to be aware of God’s presence right where you are. He wants to speak to you today.

Read: The first step is to read. As you read the passage the first time, write down any words or phrases that stand out to you.

Reflect: This time, reflect on the passage. As you read a second time, notice what emotions come up within yourself. Identify yourself with a specific character in the story and make a note of that as well.

Respond: Now respond. As you reread the passage, listen for God’s voice speaking to you. What is He saying, and how do you need to respond to Him?

Rest: Finally, rest in the presence of God. Many things may be fighting for your attention today, but take a few minutes and be still in silence as you meditate on God’s Word and rest in Him.

Pray: Take a moment to pray on your own or use this prayer as a guide:

Lord God, I thank you that you are strong and mighty and that you have good plans for your people. I thank you that you tear down walls for me and lead me by your Spirit into greater things. My prayer today is that you would continue to go before me and demolish any schemes of the enemy that would try to keep me from stepping into the abundant life of victory that you have called me to. In Jesus’ name, amen.