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The practice of holy reading begins by developing the ability to listen and to hear what God is saying to us as we read the scriptures. In some respects we are like Elijah listening for the still small voice of God (I Kings 19:12).If we desire to hear the still small voice of God we must learn to be silent. If we are constantly speaking or if we are surrounded by noise and other distractions,we cannot hear the voice of God. The practice of holy reading therefore, requires that we become quiet in order to hear God’s speaking to us through scripture.

Once you are quiet and still, read a short passage of scripture, and as you are reading listen for a word, phrase or concept that captures your attention. This is quite different from the way most of us read a book or the newspaper; often we try to take in a significant amount of content. Holy reading requires reverential listening; slowing down the pace, and listening in silence and with awe, for we are seeking to hear a word from God that will speak to our life situation.