How to Do Christian Meditation
Find a quiet place to meditate on God's way, preferably where no one else is., Focus on God, since this is the most important thing to do anyway. , Set your mind on things of Christ's Spirit., Pray to God through the Holy Spirit, to get into a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a quiet place to meditate on God's way
For instance, at home in your room is a great spot. -
Step 2: preferably where no one else is.
, "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) ,, (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 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. , 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) , (Psalm 146:2) , (Psalms 4:4--5) Be angry, and do not sin; let not the sun set upon your anger,... (Ephesians 4:26) , (Philippians 4:8) -
Step 3: Focus on God
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Step 4: since this is the most important thing to do anyway.
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Step 5: Set your mind on things of Christ's Spirit.
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Step 6: Pray to God through the Holy Spirit
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Step 7: to get into a direct connection to Him.
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Step 8: Meditate on the law of God: "Do not follow wicked counsel
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Step 9: stand in the path of sinners
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Step 10: 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
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Step 11: ... And whatever you do shall prosper."
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Step 12: "Let your meditations be acceptable to God.
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Step 13: "Sing to the LORD as long as you live; and praise God as long as you have breath."
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Step 14: Tremble before the Lord and do not sin meditate in your innermost being upon your bed
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Step 15: and be still... trust in the LORD.
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Step 16: Meditate on these things: whatever is true
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Step 17: whatever is worthy of respect
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Step 18: whatever is just
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Step 19: whatever is pure
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Step 20: whatever is lovely
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Step 21: whatever is commendable
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Step 22: if something is excellent or praiseworthy
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Step 23: /think on these things.
Detailed Guide
For instance, at home in your room is a great spot.
, "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) ,, (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 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. , 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) , (Psalm 146:2) , (Psalms 4:4--5) Be angry, and do not sin; let not the sun set upon your anger,... (Ephesians 4:26) , (Philippians 4:8)
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