Come To Me: A 3-Minute Lectio Divina

Slow down and spend three quiet minutes with Jesus through Lectio Divina, the ancient Christian practice of prayerful Scripture reading.
Centered on Matthew 11:28, this short guided Christian meditation leads you through Scripture, reflection, prayer, and quiet rest in God’s presence.
Ideal for morning prayer, evening reflection, stressful moments, quiet time with God, or anyone beginning a Christian meditation practice.
Come as you are, listen to the words of Jesus, and allow yourself a few minutes to simply be present with God.

Transcript

Welcome. For the next few minutes. You're invited to slow down. And spend a quiet moment with God. Blissito Divina simply means divine reading. We'll listen to a short passage of scripture slowly. Allowing the words to settle. Rather than trying to analyze them. Find a comfortable position. Take a gentle breath in. And slowly breathe out. Listen now to the words of Jesus. Come to me. All you! Who are weary, And burden. And I. Will give you rest. I'll read that once more. Come to me. All you. Who are weary. And burden. And I will give you rest. Notice if a word or phrase gently caught your attention. Perhaps, Come to me. Weary. I will give you rest. There is nothing you need to figure out. Simply stay with the word or phrase that stood out to you. Now respond to God in your own words. You might tell him what you're carrying today. You might ask for his help. Or you might simply say. . . Jesus. I'm here. Let your prayer be simple. And now, Become quiet. You don't have to accomplish anything in this moment. Simply rest in God's presence. As we close. Hear the words of Jesus once more. Come to me. And I will give you rest. Carry those words gently with you into the rest of your day or night. Amen.