Romans 12 (NIV) 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual[a] act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
An ancient and yet commonly used form of Bible meditation is called Lectio Divina. This is a form of reading, praying and meditating on Bible passages. I recommend you try it with a selection from the book of Psalms, but any Bible passage may be used. Below are instructions from the website forministry.com.
Lectio – reading. What does the text say?
Read the text slowly, gently, out loud. Savor the reading, feel the words in your mouth, listen for the still, small voice of a particular word or phrase that says, "I am for you today."
Meditatio – meditation. What does the text say specifically to me at this point in my life?
Take the word or phrase into yourself. Slowly repeat it. Allow it to interact with your inner world of concerns, memories, and ideas. Let your imagination engage the text.
Oratio – prayer. What does God say to me, and what do I say to God through the text?
Speak to God. Interact with God as you would with one who knows, loves and accepts you. Experience this God-breathed word or phrase as a means to bless and transform the thoughts and images that God’s Word has awakened in you. Give to God what you have found in your heart.
Contemplatio: contemplation. Be still, rest in God’s presence, and let God work through your mind and heart.
Finally, rest in God's embrace. Let go of words and images. Rejoice that God is with you in silence, spiritual rest, and inner receptivity.
I hope you’ll try this until you become comfortable with it.
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