Practicing Biblical Meditation Psalm 119:9-16

When we faithfully practice biblical meditation, we will discover that the Holy Spirit has been busy transforming our thinking, emotions, and actions so that we will be more pleasing to God (Psalm 1:2-3) That is good news!

 

Godly meditation has SEVEN essential requirements:

1. Set Aside Time

   Then we can attune our hearts and minds to His, ponder His words, and receive the Spirit’s help in translating God’s instructions for our particular situation.
   

2. Stillness
   

   We must stop activities in order to sit quietly before the Lord and center on Him. Our minds must be on God alone.
   

3. Seclusion
   

   Being by ourselves-is also a requirement. Jesus modeled this for us. (Mark 1:35)
   

4. Silence
   

   Or ceasing our side of the conversation,  is another aspect of meditation. Hearing from God is far more important than our speaking
   

5. Self Control

   Is needed to spend time in stillness, seclusion, and in silence. It also is needed to quiet our spirits and set aside distractions.
   

6. Sensitivity
   

   To what God is telling us. Our receptivity will increase over time as we make a habit of meditating.
   

7. Submissive Spirit
   

   God will reveal much to one who has submitted to His authority before receiving an answer.

As we develop a deep abiding hunger to ebrace God’s ways, we will find these steps increasingly easy to follow.

How hungry are you?