| Although most people consider meditation as a | | | | Psalms 1: 2 "But his delight in the law of the Lord, |
| form of New Age thought, several references of | | | | and in his law he meditates day and night"(NIV) |
| meditation are found in the Bible. | | | | Psalms 104:34 "May my meditation be pleasing to |
| The earliest mention of meditation is found in | | | | him, as I rejoice in the LORD" ( NIV) |
| Genesis in the story about Isaac and Rebekah | | | | It's final mention in the book of Psalms is in Psalm |
| where Abraham's servant and his son Isaac had | | | | 119: verse 97 |
| gone in search for a wife for Isaac. | | | | "Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day |
| Genesis 24:63, "He went out to field one evening | | | | long" (NIV) |
| to meditate, and as he looked up, he saw camels | | | | Meditation is used for relaxation,, helps improve |
| approaching" b/> ( New International Version) | | | | memory, assists in developing psychic abilities, |
| Further reference is given in the book of Joshua | | | | heightens intuition, alleviates stress, worry and |
| when God has chosen him to replace Moses after | | | | anxiety,lowers cholesterol, relaxes muscles,lowers |
| his death to lead Israel across the Jordan and and | | | | blood pressure,can aid in preventing headaches, to |
| take possession of the promised land. | | | | name just a few of its benefits. |
| Joshua 1:8 "Do not let this Book of the Law | | | | Meditation can have positive effects on ones |
| depart from your mouth, meditate on it day and | | | | emotional well being, can boost ones self-esteem |
| night, so that you may be careful to do | | | | and self-confidence. Meditation can help you |
| everything written in it. Then you will be | | | | achieve that connection to a higher power. |
| prosperous and successful" ( NIV) | | | | As you can see meditation helps you keep your |
| Psalms is one of my personal favorite parts of | | | | mind healthy and happy, and this will benefit your |
| the Bible because Psalms are songs and here | | | | overall health. |
| many more references to meditation are found. | | | | |