Publisher's Synopsis
Did you know God has written you a letter? It's "hidden" in the sacred Scriptures. The Scriptures are God's word for his people, the Church. But he also uses them to speak a special word to every person who seeks him there.
This prayer journal is all about learning to "read" God's letter to you in the Scriptures, using an ancient prayer method known as lectio divina. In the pages of this journal, you'll get a crash course in lectio divina, and then you'll have a chance to practice it yourself.
What will God say to you?
What will you say back to God?
This prayer journal is meant to help you enter into a real conversation with God--a conversation between friends.
Did you know God has written you a letter? It's "hidden" in the sacred Scriptures. The Scriptures are God's word for his people, the Church. But he also uses them to speak a special word to every person who seeks him there.
This prayer journal is all about learning to "read" God's letter to you in the Scriptures, using an ancient prayer method known as lectio divina. In the pages of this journal, you'll get a crash course in lectio divina, and then you'll have a chance to practice it yourself.
What will God say to you?
What will you say back to God?
This prayer journal is meant to help you enter into a real conversation with God--a conversation between friends.
Lectio Divina for Teens: Reading God's Messages to You introduces young people to the ancient prayer practice of lectio divina in a guided journal format. It features a brief, accessible introduction to lectio divina, walking readers through the method step by step, then turns readers loose to try the method themselves in seven pre-selected readings. Seven blank journal entries provide space for readers to choose their own readings; a list of suggested texts is included.
The seven guided meditation sessions provide readers with the following pre-selected readings: Isaiah 55:6-11 ("Seek the Lord"); Exodus 14:10-14 ("Exodus from slavery to freedom"); Ben Sira 6:5-17 ("True friendship"); Luke 1:46-56 ("Mary's song"); Mark 10:46-52 ("Bartimaeus meets Jesus"); Matthew 6:25-39 ("Depend on God"); and 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 ("Love"). The full text of each reading is provided right in the journal. In addition, the introduction walks readers through the process of lectio divina using Psalm 23, and a list of additional Scripture texts is provided in the back of the book so that readers can choose their own readings for the seven blank guided journal entries. The colorful, beautifully designed interior provides a warm and welcome space for reflection and prayer.
Lectio Divina for Teens: Reading God's Messages to You is part of the MISSION: CHRISTIAN Meditation Journal series, which introduces young people to meditative prayer through a guided journal format.
