Meditations—points to ponder

There is only one way of reading that is congruent with our Holy Scriptures … 

reading that trusts in the power of words to penetrate our lives and 

create truth, beauty and goodness. 

This type of writing requires a reader to lean back and close her eyes over a line 

she has been reading again as its meaning spreads through her bloodstream. 

This kind of reading is known as lectio divina—spiritual reading … 

reading that enters our soul as food and enters our stomach, 

spreads through our blood and in turn becomes holiness, love and wisdom.

Eugene Peterson Eat this Book! the art of spiritual reading pp4

Psalm 19:14 (NRSV) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Psalm 19:14 (The Message) These are the words in my mouth; 

these are what I chew on and pray. …