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Paul on the road to Damascus
As
he journeyed he came to Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him
from heaven.
Then he fell to the ground,
and heard a voice saying, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?
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And he said, "Who are
You, Lord?" Then the Lord said, to him, "I am Jesus, whom you
are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads." So
he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You want me
to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city,
and you will be told what you must do." |
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 wonderand 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.
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