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Meditation means different things to different people. For some, it is atime of introspection and self-empowerment. To Christians, however,meditation has an altogether different meaning. Despite the various waysof using the word, it is something we believers must take seriously in ourwalk of faith.Simply put, meditation is the practice of thinking about God in all of Hisfullness, and asking questions such as:→ Who is God?→ How does He work in my life?→ What does Scriptures say about Him?→ How has He shown faithfulness to me?→ How has He made Himself known?When we meditate on the Word of God, His Spirit directs our thinking aswe seek earnestly to know Him better. Often, the discipline will includewrestling with spiritual principles, which the Lord uses to build a firmfoundation in our life. It may even involve a time of repentance, as Hereveals truth and moves us to yearn for a Christ-centered mindset. Or,meditation could lead to healing if God shows us areas of our heart thatneed His touch. When we take time to set our mind on Him, the Lord willdirect our thoughts.This week, reserve a half-hour to sit quietly or take a walk. Dedicate thattime to focusing your attention on God and letting Him speak to you. Youwill find this pause in your routine rewarding and exciting as you giveyourself over to His presence.Bible ReadingPsalm 19:1-14

PSALM CHAPTER 191 ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the gloryof God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of theworld. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as astrong man to run a race.6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the endsof it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.7 ¶ The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of theLORD is sure, making wise the simple.8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandmentof the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of theLORD are true and righteous altogether.10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeteralso than honey and the honeycomb.11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there isgreat reward.12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not havedominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the greattransgression.14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptablein thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.





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