Wrap Yourself in Scripture ~ Hearing God’s Voice

Have you heard from God today? He wants to speak to you. Are you listening? Join the podcast this week and learn how to hear from God and “WRAP yourself in Scripture.” (Scroll Down to play the Podcast.)

You can have a personal two-way conversation with your heavenly Father. He wants to speak to you. Begin today to practice the original WRAP method for reading, reflecting on, and hearing God’s voice in Scripture with author Karen Dwyer. Karen, with husband Larry, created the WRAP acronym and the book WRAP Yourself in Scripture in 2009, and now it’s in a NEW 4th edition. We will cover these points:

• WRAP is based on the principles of Lectio Divina (pronounced Lect-see-oh Di-vee-na), an ancient, yet rediscovered, method of reading, reflecting on, and praying Scripture.
• The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes Lectio Divina as a method “where the Word of God is so read and meditated on that it becomes prayer” (CCC 1177). This method has been practiced for centuries by the Desert Fathers, the Benedictines, the Carmelites, and various Doctors of the Church, including St. Gregory the Great, St. Jerome, St. John of the Cross, and St. Teresa of Avila, among others.

• The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines Christian prayer as “a covenant relationship between God and Man in Christ” (CCC 2564). Inherent in this relationship is a two-way conversation.
• The Second Vatican Council points out: “In the sacred books [of Scripture] the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet his children and talks with them” (Dei Verbum 21).

• Lectio Divina is Latin for “divine reading” of Scripture. It is much more than simply perusing the chapters of Scripture as if reading a novel or a newspaper or reading a history book.
• The Latin word lectio means deeply consuming a reading.
•  The four steps of WRAP is a simplified version of Lectio Divina, which includes lectio, meditatio, oratio, and contemplatio in the original Latin.

• WRAP is an Acronym that stands for:
• W=WRITE the verse(s) down when the words jump out to you.
• R = REFLECT or meditate on the words, reread them, mutter them, and imagine the meaning in dialogue with Jesus.
• A=APPLY by continuing to ask the Lord if there is an application and response.
• P= PRAY & PRAISE, by making the verse your prayer. Praise the mighty name of Jesus your Savior, God your Heavenly Father, and the Holy Spirit, your Guide
• Enhance your joy by cultivating a deeper relationship with God.

Download the template and 14 Days of WRAP bookmark from my website WRAPyourselfinJOY.com and start by practicing WRAP with Psalm 103: 1-13.

• • Part 2 The Bible: “A Pharmacy Open to All Souls”
  • Part 3 Holy, Heavenly Meditation

• Download Bookmarks from the podcasts: WrapYourselfinJOY.com 
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• Find Karen’s books:
  • Wrap Yourself in Scripture: A Guide to Lectio Divina, Fourth Edition
  • Wrap Yourself in JOY: Find the Joy and Fight the Fear
  • Esther for Such a Time as This: Prayer, Reversals & Joy
  • Nehemiah: Rebuilding Hope & Joy in Your Life

• Consider hosting a weekly one-hour Cup of Joy small group study with friends.  It’s free, and I will send you a study guide for discussion and Scripture reflection that accompanies each podcast. To learn more or sign up for free materials, Go to:
  • CUP of JOY Women or Gathering.

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