Chapter 2: Biblical Attentiveness

Chapter 2: Reflection Questions

As you read chapter 2 of The Discerning Life, reflect on the following questions as you practice a preference for God:

NOTICE: what seems to stand out the most as you read this chapter?

GRATITUDE: where are you seeing God reveal more of himself as you reflect on what you read?

ATTEND: as you read this chapter, what emotional response is emerging from within?

PRAY: how is God tapping you on the shoulder of your heart and inviting you to trust him more fully?

INVITATION: what aspect of your personal life and/or service to others needs to be revised or renewed?

Chapter 2: Video Message

After reading chapter 2, watch this brief video from author, Steve Macchia, as he shares stories, spiritual practices, and thoughtful ways to live a life of biblical attentiveness.

Chapter 2: Discernment in Action

Chapter 2’s additional resources from Leadership Transformations pick up on the theme of spiritual discernment via our biblical attentiveness. 

One is entitled “Intimacy with Christ” and the other is on “Contemplative Bible Reading.” I believe that our intimacy with Jesus is best fed in our times alone with him in biblical reflection and prayer. One of the best ways to receive Scripture as a gift from God is through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina (which means Divine Reading), also known as Contemplative Bible Reading. 

May these resources feed your soul with the Bread of Life. 

Blessings to you and yours, 

Steve Macchia

Chapter 2: Podcast + Pathways

In Season 17, Episode 02 of The Discerning Leader Podcast, Steve Macchia and Matt Scott answer the question: "How do we live an attentive life?" Click here to listen!

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