Do Christian Meditation

Christian meditation is enjoyable, and can be deeply relaxing. This article will explain how to do so. Read below.

Steps

  1. Find a Create a Safe Place to meditate on God's way, preferably where no one else is. For instance, at home in your room is a great spot.
  2. Focus on God, since this is the most important thing to do anyway.
  3. Set your mind on things of Christ's Spirit. "For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,…" (Romans 8:6)
  4. Pray to God through the Holy Spirit, to get into a direct connection to Him.
  5. Meditate on the law of God: "Do not follow wicked counsel, [or] stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers -- but delight and meditate in the law (instructions) of the LORD God day and night... you will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water,... And whatever you do shall prosper." (Psalms 1:2)
    • Don't allow distractions to get a hold of you, unless an emergency. This includes your cell phone; so put it on vibrate, or turn it off, and allow some Produce Inner Peace.
    • Watch what you eat and drink; eating moderately is important, because if you are very irritable from eating poorly chosen food, it is much harder to concentrate on God and meditate.
  6. "Let your meditations be acceptable to God. So, pray for God to deliver you from willful/presumptuous sin and unconfessed/hidden sin... that sin should not rule over you..." (Psalms 19:12--14)
    • Be glad; give thanks and bless the name of the LORD: For He is Good and His faithfulness and mercy continues to all generations. (Psalms 100:5)
  7. "Sing to the LORD as long as you live; and praise God as long as you have breath." (Psalm 146:2)
  8. Tremble before the Lord and do not sin [but] meditate in your innermost being upon your bed, and be still... trust in the LORD. (Psalms 4:4--5)
    • Be angry, and do not sin; let not the sun set upon your anger,... (Ephesians 4:26)
  9. Meditate on these things: whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, [meditate]/think on these things. (Philippians 4:8)

Tips

  • Empty yourself of every other thing in your mind and Focus all your thoughts on God and Him alone.
  • Prayer can never really ever hurt so keep at praying especially through the Holy Spirit.
  • For inspiration, read works of Christian saints on meditation.
  • Reading The Holy Bible in a time of personal prayer, with singing in worship and praise is an example of Christian meditation (some prefer to recite a traditional Rosary repeatedly).
  • Speak a personal prayer, "And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many [repetitions] words." (Matthew 6:7)
    • "So, do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him..." (Matthew 6:8)
  • If you're anxious about life or closing your eyes for long in prayer, remember God and the Holy Spirit/the Spirit of Christ are with you, as a Christian.

Things You'll Need

  • The Holy Bible (for scriptures to verify what you know of God)
  • A Rosary chaplet (optional)

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