Hi all!
So, tonight we changed things up a bit, and did a form of Lectio Divina! Lectio Divina is a form of meditating with Scripture. You read the Scripture passage at least 3 times. The first time you just read it to get yourself familiar with the passage and what is says. Then you read it again and pay attention to what stands out to you. Then you read it a THIRD time to reflect on how whatever passage, phrase, or image connects with your life. Leaving out the personal stories, here's several of our insights from the night!
+ It's important to set boundaries, have time for yourself.
+ Pray for wisdom.
+ When it starts compromising your spirituality, it's a sign that you're doing too much!
+ Everyone who approached Jesus, got healed/ what they wanted.
+ Humility: seeing yourself the way God sees you
And a final insight from David:
+"You have to be careful to not highlight everything cause then you've highlighted nothing!"
It was a GREAT night of faith sharing. I was slightly nervous about it, but everyone really enjoyed it, so after the Lent and Easter series, you can expect to have more Lectio Divina nights!!
Speaking of Lent and Easter, our meetings during these times will definitely be more structured. We will start around 7:15-7:20. After that there will be [something! surprise!], followed by small group discussions. We've decided that we really need to set an alarm for like, 8:50 so people are aware of what time it is, and that before the first person who has to leave goes, we'd make sure to say a closing prayer. If we were deep in discussion, we could definitely keep that going, but if not we'd all head on home!
Also, we talked a little about the Easter series coming up (I know, Easter... it's not even Lent yet!). I got excited with an idea and tossed it out there and already planned most of the sessions in partnership with Jean. We'll be sponsoring the series, which really just means that we'll show up, maybe have a bit of info about the group, I'll introduce the speakers/ help keep time during the evenings, and things like that. Most of the legwork is on me, lol. The only thing I'd ask of the group is to help set up/ clean up and things that like that which can be taken care of in the evening. Those of you who play music might be asked to help lead play a few songs/ lead the parishioners in a 2-3 worship songs, but there's also several others at the parish who play, so we wouldn't be playing every single night. ;) I'll hopefully have all the details fleshed out and will be reaching out to several of you soon! In the meantime, can you think of any praise and worship songs related to discernment and hearing God's call? I have a list ("Here I Am, Lord", "Follow Me" by Leeland, etc), but I need a few more songs! If you think of any, pls email me or leave a comment below......
Anyway, I thought tonight was GREAT and am looking forward to the next few weeks!
Thanks, as always, for being leaders and attending the group! See ya next week for the Mardi Gras Party!!!
As ya were
As ya are
As ya be
You are welcome.
~ASYA
:)
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