Spiritual/Devotional Resources
Welcome! Pause in this place, and rest and delight in God's Presence.
"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you" (James 4:8a, ESV)
"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you" (James 4:8a, ESV)
One thing I ask from the LORD,
this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. - Psalm 27:4 (NIV) |
A Formational Approach To Scripture Reading:
Sometimes we are tempted to read Scripture merely for information. Psalm 1 however tells us that we are blessed as we meditate on it - which brings formation to our hearts, minds and wills. Consider trying the following formational approach to Scripture as you read it: Relax: Breathe deeply and relax, and be aware of God's Presence with you. As you breathe deeply, you may wish to pray silently, "Come Lord Jesus," or "Holy Spirit Come." Read: Read the whole passage, or a portion of the passage aloud, then close your eyes and rest in silence with God for about 2 minutes. Reflect: Reflect on the Scripture, reading it all again - or any parts which previously stood out to you. Ask yourself, "Is God inviting me in some way to respond to him, or his will, through his Word?" Rest in silence with God in reflection, for about 2 minutes. Rest: Read the whole portion, or parts of the Scripture passage again, then simply rest with God - for about 2 minutes in silence - savoring the words he has given to you during this reading. For more tips on engaging with Scripture, CLICK HERE. |
Other Devotional Resources
Try Out One Of The Daily Devotionals Below: The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) Daily Readings The Mission of St. Clare - Daily Office (includes BCP readings) Bible Gateway - Reading Plans Our Daily Bread Ken Boa's Daily Growth Celtic Daily Prayer |
Call: Who is it that you seek?
Response: We seek the Lord our God. Call: Do you seek Him with all your heart? Response: Amen. Lord, have mercy. Call: Do you seek Him with all your soul? Response: Amen. Lord, have mercy. Call: Do you seek Him with all your mind? Response: Amen. Lord, have mercy. Call: Do you seek Him with all your strength? Response: Amen. Christ, have mercy. - Celtic Prayer Northumbria Community To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God. Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory. O Savior, in this quiet place,
Where anyone may kneel, I also come to ask for grace, Believing You can heal. Of all my prayers, May this be chief: Till faith is fully grown, Lord, disbelieve my unbelief, and claim me as Your own.” |