Working At It

"Lectio Divina"  is a spiritual discipline not suited for everyone.  It requires a commitment to slowing down which is a major roadblock for many who seek to journey with Christ.  It also involves believing that the voice of God can still be heard.  And, those who dip into the deep waters of this spiritual discipline will have to learn how to listen for that divine voice.  While it is a discipline which has been practiced for a long time, it is not for the fainthearted.

 

It is interesting that we want more of God in our life, but not at a "whatever the cost."  When we talk about wanting more of God, we are usually talking about having what we want without any inconvenience or delay or work.  The truth is any relationship is work.  None of them work out if we are only interested in doing the relationship thing when it is convenient and easy for us.  Those kind of relationships do not work out.  We only have to look behind to us to how this is true.

 

It is not any different with the relationship we say we are seeking with God.  It will not come if we are only willing to pursue it when it is convenient or easy.  It is always important that we show up.  To grow deeper in this relationship of faith means meeting with God at an hour appointed.  It may be morning or night, but there must be a time set aside for Him, or the relationship we have is not going anywhere except where it is.  For some "Lectio Divina"  sounds like too much effort.  For others it sounds like a breath of fresh air that gives hope for life once again.