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Day 17:

Scripture: “I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done.“ Psalm 143:5 NIV

A Call To: Meditate

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘meditate?’ Do you imagine a quiet, dark room with a lavender scented candle burning, sitting with your legs criss-crossed, hands resting on the knees, taking deep breaths through the nose with throaty exhales? Then what do you think about? 

Guided meditation has become a rising star in the mental health, self-help and self-care worlds. It’s a popular talk show topic, supported by research studies with tons of books, apps, pod-casts, you-tube videos and all the streaming music platforms have playlists to aid in developing a practice. Why? Because it works well.

But, this shouldn’t be a surprise to the believer since most ‘newly discovered’ beneficial therapies are essentially guided by Biblical truths. Meditation is not a new fad but there is a difference in the Biblically endorsed meditation. Meditation is a tool used to reflect on the Word and work of God. It’s meant to be a practice, meaning you have to do it often because if you can’t remember what you had for lunch last week, how will you remember what the Lord has done unless you intentionally take time to focus and think about it. 

Biblical meditation is the best form of meditation. If you want to develop this optimal meditation practice, the focus of your meditation must be on the Lord, His Word and His work in your life. Thinking about this over and over (meditating) will change your thought life, which will change your behaviors and grow your faith.

Reflection:  What do you find yourself meditating on (thinking about over and over again) when you are still? How can you be more intentional about Biblical meditation? What about starting with Psalm 143:5 and meditating on all that God has done for you this week?

Praise + Prayer: God, thank You that you are the originator of every good and perfect thing. Thank you that You knew we need meditation as a practice in our lives and You didn’t leave us to figure it out on our own or rely on man. You have given us instructions on how to meditate so that You are glorified and our faith grows. I have so much to meditate on because You have done so much for me. Help me to not give in to the enemy who would want me to forget all Your works. Help me commit to meditation daily so that I can always remember. In Jesus’ name, Amen.