Christian meditation is enjoyable and can be deeply relaxing. This article explains how to do it; Read on to learn more.
Steps
Step 1. Find a quiet, preferably solitary place to meditate on the ways of the Lord
For example, your bedroom is a good place in the house.
Step 2. Focus on God, as this is the most important thing to do in any case
Step 3. Direct your mind to the Spirit of Christ
"Those who are according to the flesh turn their minds to the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, to the things of the Spirit. For the mind controlled by the flesh produces death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit produces life and peace" (Romans 8: 5, 6).
Step 4. Pray to the Lord through the Holy Spirit to reach a direct connection with Him
Step 5. Meditate on God's law:
"Blessed is the man who does not walk according to the counsel of the wicked, who does not stop in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of ridiculers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord and meditates on that law day and night. he will be like a tree planted by streams […] and whatever he does, he will prosper "(Psalms 1: 1, 3).
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Don't let distractions take you away from this moment, unless it's an emergency. This also includes your mobile: turn on the vibrate setting or turn it off and let yourself be enveloped in peace.
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Pay attention to what you eat and drink; It is important to eat moderately, because if you have an irritable mood caused by unhealthy eating, it may be much more difficult to focus on God and meditate.
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Step 6. "Let your meditation be accepted by God
"Also preserve your servant from willful sins and let them not rule over me; then I will be whole and clean from great transgressions. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing before you, O Lord, mine. rock and my redeemer "(Psalm 19:12, 14).
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Be happy; praise him and bless his name, for good is the Lord, eternal his mercy, his faithfulness for every generation (Psalm 100: 5).
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Step 7. "I will praise the Lord as long as I live, I will praise my God as long as I exist" (Psalm 146: 2)
Step 8. Tremble and do not sin on your couch [but] reflect and calm down
.. believe in the Lord (Psalms 4: 5).
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Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your worry (Ephesians 4:26).
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Step 9. Meditate on these concepts:
In conclusion, brothers, all that is true, noble, just, pure, lovable, honored, that which is virtue and deserves praise, all this be the object of your thoughts (Philippians 4: 8).
Advice
- Clear your mind of all other thoughts and focus completely on God and on Him alone.
- Praying can never really harm you; therefore, continue to do so, especially through the Holy Spirit.
- For inspiration, read the words of Christian saints on meditation.
- Reading the Bible in your personal moments of prayer, chanting the words and praises, is an example of Christian meditation (some prefer to repeat the traditional rosary repeatedly).
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Recite a personal prayer: "Now, in praying, do not use useless repetitions as the pagans do, for they think they will be answered by the great number of their 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 are anxious about life's worries or close your eyes for a long time when you pray, remember that God and the Holy Spirit / the Spirit of Christ are with you as a Christian.
