Meditation....the act of Dwelling on God's Word.... My Definition.
- calling to mind,
- thinking over,
- dwelling on,
- applying to oneself,
.....the various things that one knows about the
works & ways
purposes & promises
....of God
One of the benefits of God's Word is a cleansing and renewing of our minds.
How does that happen...?
Our minds and hearts are pulled away from problems, disappointments, challenges, temptations, failures, resentments, and other negative thoughts and emotions and are redirected to God's thoughts, God's feelings, God's promises, God's principles.
But this isn't just an exercise in 'self-help' and 'guided' thoughts.
We are told in Hebrews that the Word of God is "living and active" (4:12).
God's words aren't just ink on a page or bytes on an electronic device.
Because they have been spoken by God Himself, they have a special way of touching us and renewing us in our inner core.
Considerations...
Worried, angry, tempted, distracted, resentful?
* Why not bathe in God's Word ........right now?
* It’s good to read through a 'short passage' from the Psalms or New Testament.
* Read it slowly... & re-read it a couple of times.
* Ask God to speak to you while you read each time.
* Memorize a key phrase or two.
* Repeat those phrases throughout your day.
* Truly bask and soak in the heart of God as you 'savor His Words' to you.
Whilst, engaging in this 'semi-continuous Activity' ...
* Choose to ignore all distractions and focus your mind on truths from HIS Word.
* Allow HIM [Holy Spirit] (attitudinal / consciously) to let His' Words have an affect / penetrate / sink deep into your spirit.
Shalom....
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