The Burning Bush

2: And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.

3: And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.

4: And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.

Exodus 3:2-4

For Contemplation and Silent Prayer

1-Read receptively for the first time slowly- (pause) come to the scripture with an uncluttered and open heart and mind laying down all burdens.

2-Read for the second time slowly - (pause)
come to the scripture with a curious wonder
and receive a word or phrase which speaks to you.

3-Read for the third time slowly - (pause)
come to the scripture with thanksgiving and awe
and respond to God with spontaneous praise and prayer.

4-Read for the fourth time slowly- (pause)
come to the scripture with all your brokenness
and rest in God who holds all beingness

5-Be still........aware of the breath......aware of life.