Keep this book of the law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8
The word "meditate" is often associated with emptying one's mind to achieve a particular state of thinking more clearly. Conversely, Biblical meditation involves actually focusing on scripture and thinking deeply about it. Doing this in turn helps us to apply and live out the truths within the Word of God.
Here are some practical steps to implementing biblical meditation in our lives:
Prepare - Ready yourself to meditate on His word. That may look different for each person. For me this involves a cup of coffee, a comfy chair and/or blanket, my bible, a good journal and a pen.
Rewrite - Write the verse down on paper. Write it in several translations. Write it in your own words. The physical act of writing helps lodge the verse in your mind.
Pray the passage - Literally use the words of the verse as prayer. Ask the Lord to help you do what the verse says.
Look for applications - Throughout your day, look for specific ways to incorporate the scripture into your life.
Be patient - Learning to meditate on scripture takes time. Don't hurry through the process. Take your time and let the Lord speak to you.
Will you take time with me this week to truly begin to learn to meditate in His word? I'm looking forward to life change through doing so!
Written by: Jaime Hlavin
Edited by: Brigit Edwards
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