According to scripture, believers are to meditate on God’s Word, his works, and his character.
Meditation is filling our minds with divine truths, dwelling on them, and allowing them to transform our lives.
The Hebrew words for “meditate” often suggest a repeated, reflective consideration, sometimes involving muttering God’s Word to oneself, similar to the way a cow chews its cud.
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The Bible emphasizes constant meditation on God’s law to guide and nourish the soul.
Joshua 1:8 instructs believers to meditate on the
“Book of the Law… day and night” in order to act on what is written and be prosperous.
Psalm 1:2 says that a blessed person
“delights in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night”.
Psalm 119:15 declares,
“I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways”
Colossians 3:16 encourages letting โฆ
“the word of Christ dwell in you richly”
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Beyond his actions, meditating on who God is, helps align our person’s thoughts and emotions with his will.
Psalm 48:9 reflects on
“your steadfast love, O God”.
Jeremiah 9:24 says toโฆ
“glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth”.
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The scriptures also direct meditation toward God’s actions throughout history and in the world.
Psalm 143:5 states โฆ
“I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands”.
Psalm 77:12 also echoes this theme, with the psalmist declaring,
“I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds”
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God has given every one of His creations, especially us, humans specific gifts, unique to us.
1 Timothy 4:14-15 AMP tells usโฆ
โDo not neglect the spiritual gift within you, [that special endowment] which was intentionally bestowed on you [by the Holy Spirit] through prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands on you [at your ordination]. Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.โ
Psalms 119:59 AMP tells usโฆ
โI considered my ways And turned my feet to [follow and obey] Your testimonies.โ
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When we slow down enough to look around us and meditate and think about the intricacies of Godโs majestic creations.
The beauty and perfection and the precision of Godโs mighty works, we cannot but stand in awe of Godโs work.
Psalms 8:3 AMP tells usโฆ
โWhen I see and consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have established,โ
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Meditation includes fixing our thoughts on heavenly things, on things eternal and adopting a transformed mindset.
Philippians 4:8 provides a checklist for the mind:
“whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableโif anything is excellent or praiseworthyโthink about such things”.
Colossians 3:1โ3 urges believers toโฆ
“set your minds on things above, not on earthly things” since they have been raised with Christ.
Hebrews 12:2 instructs believers to meditate on Jesusโฆ
“the pioneer and perfecter of faith”.
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Most High God, thank You for Your command to us that we should meditate on Your Word, You, and Your work.
Holy Spirit, we depend on You, to help us meditate on what matters to God, as we are transformed to who You created us to be for Your glory.
Lord Jesus, we need and depend on You to help us meditate on You.
Abide with us as we abide in You.
In Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen 
Have a blessed day 
