Galatians 6:1-6
Lectio Divina {Divine Reading} Read. Reflect. Respond. Rest.
Read
Before I opened my Bible for today’s reading, I felt curious: where would I find myself in the scripture reading for today? And I turned that into a prayer: God, would you show me myself in your words today.
Reflect
I found myself in most every line of this passage. I could have stayed in the first 3 verses and asked a lot of questions there. But I sensed God quickly reminding me to allow him to show me what he wanted me to see. And that seemed to be verse 4: “Make careful exploration of who you are and the work you’ve been given, and then sink yourself into that”.
Those words do resonate with me, and I felt drawn into having a dialogue with God about it. So I asked him why those words are for me today. (And I invite you, blog-reader, to do the same in your own scripture reading, with whatever words you sense are highlighted for you when you read). I asked him if he could take me more deeply into those words. I know that who I am is who He created me to be – which can be different from who I think I am, or who I show myself as to others. I can get a little lost in that! Therefore the careful exploration.
Respond
My response to God was in prayer: for him to be my guide in this exploration. He assures me he knows the way. I prayed for his continued revelations to me of who I am and the work I’ve been given. For the courage, humility and faith I need to receive that. And for patience and gentleness with myself as I continually explore and learn.
Rest
The words “sink yourself into that” is my invitation to rest in who I am – who God created me to be.
Candice Letkeman
Candice is married to Curt and is the leader of the iPray team at Seeds Church.