Meditate On These Things

I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works. - Psalm 145:5


Some Christians get a little skeptical when you start talking about meditation - not seeing the huge distinction between biblical meditation and some types of mystical meditation. In mystical meditation, according to one explanation, "the rational mind is shifted into neutral... so that the psyche can take over." The focus is inward, and the aim is to "become one with God."

In contrast, biblical meditation focuses on the things of the Lord, and its purpose is to renew our minds (Rom. 12:2) so that we think and act more like Christ. Its objective is to reflect on what God has said and done (Ps. 77:12; 119 15-16,97) and on what He is like (48:9-14).

In Psalm 19:14, David wrote, "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord." Other psalms reflect on God's love (48:9), His deeds (77:12), His law (119:97), and His testimonies (119:99).

Fill your mind with Scripture and focus on the Lord's commands and promises and goodness. And remember this: Whatever is true, noble, just, pure, lovely, and of good report, "if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things" (Phil. 4:8). - Cindy Hess Kasper


Of all God's creatures, only man
Can worship, meditate, and plan;
The gift of thought sets him apart
To love the Lord with all his heart. - D. De Haan

To become more like Christ, meditate on who He is.

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Psalm 119:89-105

Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever. Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains. Your laws remain to this day, For all things serve you. Unless your law had been my delight, I would habe perished in my affliction.

I will never forget your precepts, For with them, you have revived me. I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts. The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commands are boundless. How love I your law! It is my meditation all day. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For your commandments are always with me.

I have more understanding than all my teachers, For your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept your precepts. I have kept my feet from every evil way, That I might observe your word.

I have no turned aside from your ordinances, For you have taught me. How sweet are your promises to my taste, More than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts, I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet, And a light for my path.

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