Lectio divina is a time-tested way to pray Scripture slowly. Choose a brief passage—five to eight verses. Move through four movements: reading (lectio), meditation (meditatio), prayer (oratio), and contemplation (contemplatio). Add a fifth movement—response—to carry obedience into your day. Reading: read aloud, slowly, twice. Notice a word or phrase that stands out. Meditation: linger with what stood out. Ask, why does this meet me here? Prayer: speak to God about what you have noticed—praise, confession, petition. Contemplation: sit in quiet presence, no pressure to produce. Response: write one concrete step you will take. Keep it simple and short at first—ten to fifteen minutes. Choose Psalms, a Gospel scene, or a short epistle paragraph. Use a journal to capture one sentence from each movement. If you meet in a small group, share only the word or phrase that stood out and your response step—keep the space gentle and focused on God. Lectio divina does not chase novelty; it cultivates familiarity with God’s voice. Over time, this slow prayer forms attentiveness, humility, and ready obedience.