Christian Meditation Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. “Physical training is good,

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Christian Meditation Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” (1 Timothy 4:7-8) I honour and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. (Psalm 119:48)

Christian Meditation Q: Is meditation Christian? What is its purpose?

Christian Meditation Purpose 1: Meditation is a Biblical pattern Genesis24:63, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:2, Psalm 77:12, Psalm 119:48, Luke 12 Purpose 2: Meditation to draw close to God “Eastern Meditation is an attempt to empty the mind; Christian meditation is an attempt to empty the mind in order to fill it.” – Foster Purpose 3: Meditation is Helpful

Christian Meditation How to Meditate – The Practice of Meditation “Meditation is reading scripture and staring out the window” – Guy Chevreaux “If you know how to worry, you know how to meditate” Practice 1 – Exterior: Clearing the Clutter Practice 2 – Interior: Exercises Palms Down, Palms Up Breathing Practice 3 - How to meditate on Scripture Memorization, Simple Meditation, Harmony - Dissonance Imagination, Art Can Christians Meditate on what is not Scripture? Psalm 19:1-2, Romans 1:20, Psalm 1:3

Christian Meditation Some Suggested Scriptures to Start With Gospel Stories John 2:1-12 The wedding at Cana John 12:1-8 Mary anointing Jesus’ feet Jesus’ Teaching John 10:11-18, 27-28 My sheep hear my voice Epistle Teaching James 3:143-18 True wisdom Ephesians 3:14-21 Prayer for deep wisdom Psalms Psalm 121 God our faithful guardian