{"id":2467,"date":"2026-03-16T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yfc.ca\/resources\/?p=2467"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:33:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:33:43","slug":"epray-ep-45-lectio-divina-psalms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yfc.ca\/resources\/2026\/03\/16\/epray-ep-45-lectio-divina-psalms\/","title":{"rendered":"ePray | Ep. 45 Lectio Divina: Psalms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/a>\n\n\n\r\n
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Listen to the episode here, or read the transcript below – and don’t forget to tune in weekly!<\/p>\n

ePray | Episode 45| March 16, 2026
\nLectio Divina: Psalms<\/strong>
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Lectio Divina: Psalms
\nDate: March 16, 2026
\nScripture: Psalms 91:1-2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Char Lockhart<\/b><\/p>\n

Part 1: Inward Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Welcome, everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

This month, we are reflecting on the Psalms \u2014 prayers that give voice to trust and fear, confidence and longing. The Psalms meet us where we are and gently draw us toward God.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today we are sitting with Psalm 91, verses 1 and 2.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before we begin, let\u2019s take a slow breath together;as you inhale, you might imagine yourself capturing all the distractions and competing thoughts, and then as you exhale, imagine yourself releasing all of them, allowing yourself the space to be present to this moment and what Jesus might say to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inhale\u2026<\/span>
\n<\/span>Exhale\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Inhale\u2026<\/span>
\n<\/span>Exhale\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

And one more time<\/span>
\n<\/span>Inhale\u2026<\/span>
\n<\/span>Exhale\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Lord, as we come to Your Word, quiet our anxious thoughts.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Slow our hurried hearts.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Help us not just to read Your Word, but to dwell in it.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Open our ears to hear what You are speaking to us today.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Amen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Listen now to Psalm 91:1\u20132:<\/span><\/p>\n

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High<\/span>
\n<\/span>will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.<\/span>
\n<\/span>I will say of the Lord, \u201cHe is my refuge and my fortress,<\/span>
\n<\/span>my God, in whom I trust.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

As you hear these words, notice what stands out to you \u2014 perhaps a word or an image.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where have you been dwelling lately?<\/b>
\n<\/b>What has been occupying your inner world \u2014 your thoughts, your emotions, your energy?<\/span><\/p>\n

Gently bring that before the Lord.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pause<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

What would it mean for you \u2014 personally, today \u2014 to dwell in the shelter of the Most High rather than simply visit it?<\/b>
\n<\/span>Is there an invitation here to remain\u2026 to stay\u2026 to lean your weight more fully into Him?<\/span><\/p>\n

Rest with that.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pause<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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What does it feel like to be fully held \u2014 fully sheltered \u2014 in God\u2019s presence?<\/b>
\n<\/i><\/b> Notice the difference between rushing in for protection and actually resting there.<\/span>
\n<\/span> Can you sense what \u201cresting in the shadow of the Almighty\u201d might feel like for you in this moment?<\/span><\/p>\n

Pause<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Part 2: Outward Focus<\/b><\/p>\n

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As we turn outward, bring to mind one young person in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Someone you know by name.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Someone who may be navigating uncertainty, pressure, anxiety, or transition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hold them before the Lord as I read the passage again:<\/span><\/p>\n

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High<\/span>
\n<\/span>will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.<\/span>
\n<\/span>I will say of the Lord, \u201cHe is my refuge and my fortress,<\/span>
\n<\/span>my God, in whom I trust.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Where might this young person feel exposed right now?<\/b>
\n<\/b>What storms may be pressing against them?<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask God to shelter them \u2014 to draw them close.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pause<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

How might you reflect God\u2019s refuge to them this week?<\/b>
\n<\/b>Through your listening\u2026 your steadiness\u2026 your prayer\u2026 your presence?<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask the Lord to show you one faithful step.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pause<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

As you move through your day, carry this image with you:<\/span><\/p>\n

A shelter.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A refuge.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A shadow that is not dark with fear \u2014 but rich with protection and rest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider how remembering that you are held might change your posture today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Part 3: Closing Prayer<\/b><\/p>\n

We will close with an ancient prayer for God\u2019s peace and protection as we entrust ourselves into His care.<\/span><\/p>\n

O God,<\/span>
\n<\/span> from whom all holy desires, all good counsels,<\/span>
\n<\/span> and all just works do proceed:<\/span>
\n<\/span> give to your servants that peace<\/span>
\n<\/span> which the world cannot give;<\/span>
\n<\/span> that our hearts may be set to obey your will;<\/span>
\n<\/span> and that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies,<\/span>
\n<\/span> may pass our time in rest and quietness;<\/span>
\n<\/span> through Jesus Christ our Lord.<\/span>
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