Lectio Divina and Song: Day 3- Psalm 23

At the beginning of each session:

God is present with us. As a way for us to be also present with Him, take the next few moments to slow down and be still before Him. As you begin to focus your heart towards the Lord, breathe in deeply, slowly letting it out.

If your mind wanders, silently pray a simple prayer again and again, such as, "I surrender to your love" or "Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me" until the Holy Spirit gives you a sense of peace and focus.

Scripture:

Psalm 23:3

3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

You alone God, can restore.

I admit, my soul is restless, anxious, aching. You restore my soul.

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You are guiding me where I should go.

Help me see these righteous paths you have for me to walk in. Pull me back when I begin to wander, led by my own wants.

For you. It’s worth it. May your name be known through my life, not because I make it so, but because my eyes are fixed on you. I delight in this journey, because You are with me.

FIRST Pass:

As the scripture is read, pay attention to a word or phrase that is highlighted to you. In the quiet that follows, meditate upon that word or phrase.

SECOND Pass:

Contemplate this text, through asking the following questions or by praying the following prayers that relate this passage of scripture to your life.

THIRD Pass:

Pay attention to the invitation here that God might be asking you to respond to. Is there something I am being asked to do or share with others in response to what I have heard today?

At the end of each session:

Take a moment to thank God for the work He is doing in you.

As you go from this time, may your heart and your mind continue to relate to God, fixing your eyes on Jesus through each step of your day. Amen.