| Christian meditation is very natural and should be | | | | There are almost endless subjects from the |
| a normal part of every believer's life. Keep in | | | | Word of God to meditate on. The following verse |
| mind, as with anything new, there can be a time | | | | will help us out and is also a great one to check |
| of adjustment getting meditation fit into the | | | | our self with throughout the day. |
| normal flow of our daily schedule. Now, how do | | | | "Whatever things are true, whatever things are |
| we go about meditating? | | | | honest, whatever things are just, whatever things |
| Where and How Should I Meditate? | | | | are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever |
| Meditation can take place almost anywhere. It is | | | | things are of good report; if there be any virtue, |
| probably best to find a quiet, comfortable place | | | | and if there be any praise, think on these things." |
| with some privacy. A natural setting is ideal. Really, | | | | -- Philippians 4:8 |
| though, it is possible to meditate where ever you | | | | We might just open the Bible and reflect on |
| find yourself. In your room, at your desk, walking | | | | something that jumps out and speaks to our |
| in the park, driving in your car; all of these are | | | | heart, or a certain scripture might come to mind. |
| just a few options. Where we meditate is going | | | | God might also give us an intense interest in a |
| to depend on the type of meditation and | | | | subject as a cue for meditation. |
| technique to be used. | | | | When Should I Meditate? |
| For example if we intend to do an intense study | | | | Christian meditation can take place just about any |
| on a specific subject, we are going to need a | | | | time. However, there are two key times we can |
| quiet, private place where we can read and take | | | | actively turn our minds over to God's Word for |
| notes. The same might be the case in times of | | | | maximum results. Upon awakening, filling our minds |
| meditative prayer confessing scripture and | | | | with God's Word first thing in the morning is a |
| opening our hearts to hear from the Lord. | | | | great way to start the day. Meditating on the |
| However, if we'll be listening to a recording of | | | | Word of God just before falling asleep will replay |
| biblical verses and affirmations to memorize and | | | | it over and over in our mind during the night. |
| confess, we could do this while driving or doing | | | | Regardless of the where, how, what, and when: |
| daily chores around the house. If you start doing | | | | Our relationship with God should be a priority! Daily |
| your meditation in the same place every day, | | | | time in God's Word will allow Him to speak to us |
| your mind and body will begin to know your | | | | throughout the day. The divine light can shine in |
| intention and it will make the process even easier. | | | | our life through Christian meditation. |
| What Should I Meditate? | | | | Why not purpose to make it a daily habit and get |
| What should we focus on in Christian meditation? | | | | started meditating today? |