DIG Meditation
A simple structured path to scripture reflection
DIG is a simple form of Bible meditation, which is easy to remember and practice. It consists of just three stages:
D Digest
In the first stage of DIG, we take in and "digest" the word of God. This involves:
- Reading the passage, ideally out loud
- Repeating the reading — the more times you repeat it, the more the passage is impressed on your consciousness and into your heart
- Optionally writing out the verse, which also helps with intensifying its impression on you
- Dwelling on the verse — reflecting, turning it over, but not necessarily asking questions of it at this stage
I Interact
The second stage is interaction with the passage, e.g.:
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Ask and answer questions, such as:
- What does this passage tell me about God/Jesus/the Holy Spirit?
- What does this passage tell me about the world?
- What does this passage tell me about myself?
- What is God asking me to do/how should I respond?
- What is the meaning of this passage to me right now?
- What might the passage have communicated to early readers?
- How does this passage affect my feelings?
- Scrutinise the words and phrases, and note any that particularly strike you
- Ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate the passage
- Quietly allow the words to sit in your mind and heart, without further active thought
G Give thanks
Finally, we respond to the passage in a state of gratitude. This may take the form of a prayer or a song. Some people like to draw a picture by way of response. The emphasis here is on worship, thankfulness and submission to God and to his Word.
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