and the life everlasting. Amen.
Scripture
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty, I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be My son. (Revelation 21:6-7)
Reading (Lectio)
- Slowly read the Scripture passage several times.
Meditation (Meditatio)
- Reflect and ruminate on the words and phrases in the text.
- Which words, phrases, or images speak most to you?
Prayer (Oratio)
- Offer the internalized passage back to God in the form of a personalized prayer of adoration, confession, renewal, petition, intercession, affirmation, or thanksgiving.
Contemplation (Contemplatio)
- What word or image encapsulates the spirit of the passage for you?
- Take a few minutes to present yourself before God in silence and yieldedness. When your mind wanders, center yourself by returning to the spirit of the passage.
