Lectio divina, or the art of sacred reading, has been around a very, very long time. It means a slow and contemplative praying of the Bible, which very soon allows God to touch our hearts with His Word. Reading (lectio) Bible study and reading through the Bible are necessary disciplines to grow as a Christian. But lectio divina is neither a study nor a methodical reading through of the Bible. In lectio, you very slowly read a passage of Scripture in order to hear what God is staying to you in a still, still, small voice (I Kings 19:12). Sometimes God can talk very loudly! But more often he speaks…