Saints of the past cant seem to say enough about their ecstatic experiences with the words of Scripture. The writer of Psalm 19 for example can hardly contain himself as he exclaims that Gods words and ways have revived his soul made him wise brought joy to his heart given him clarity and correct perspective on his life and warned him of danger. Why should our experiences of the Bible today fall short of this standard What are we missing Spiritual formation experts James Wilhoit and Evan Howard argue that our ancestors in the faith responded to the special nature of Scripture with special habits of reading. In this stepbystep introduction to the practice of lectio divina you will learn what it means to read your way into a new and lifechanging intimacy with God. Their simple easytofollow explanation of this ancient practice provides a perfect foundation for you to begin meeting God in his Word as you read meditate pray and contemplate. Discover a new experience of Gods Wordone that leads you to experience more of God himself. show more