We become what we meditate on. The scriptures tell us that a good  person out of the good treasure of  their heart creates that which is good. If we become or manifest what we continually think about, it is imperative  that our thoughts and meditations reflect that which is good, holy, and loving.  Fortunately, we have a whole arsenal of scriptures, verses, and passages right at our finger tips that we can meditate on daily. As we meditate on the scriptures or inspirational passages, these words begin to drop down in our spirit and transform us from within, beginning with our heart. As we continue with the practice, whether it takes days, months, or years, we will be changed. This is called Scripture meditation.

Through Scripture Meditation we learn how to quiet our minds and control our thoughts. The Bible tells us that the mind is the greatest enemy of the believer. Our minds are deprived. Our minds are unregenerated. Our minds are filled with all types of evil. Our minds war against the Spirit. Our minds want to be in control and if you are not controlling your mind, then your mind is controlling you and most of us are completely unaware of it.  If we slowed down our thoughts and just listened, many Christians would hear a silent message playing over and over again.  If these mental messages are uplifting and positive, then we are most likely attracting the good associated with our thoughts. But for many people, our mental messages our fear-based, debilitating and often laced with worry and other toxic emotions. These thoughts which are planted deep within our consciousness cause us to miss out on the peace, joy, and prosperity that God wants to provide for us. If we are not monitoring our thoughts, it can lead us astray and out of the loving provision of God.

2 Cor. 11:3 states “But now I am fearful, lest that even as the serpent beguiled Eve by his cunning, so your minds may be corrupted and seduced from whole-hearted and sincere and pure devotion to Christ!

Through meditation or Scripture Meditation, we learn how to: 1) become an observer of our thoughts,  2) to quiet our minds and control our thoughts,  3) reduce stress,  4) uproot negative and destructive thoughts or patterns for positive and empowering ones  5) be still and connect with God,  6) be led by the Spirit instead of being lead by the flesh,  7) become more Christ-like, because we become what we meditate on,  8) subdue our flesh and reduce or eliminate compulsive behaviors or conditioning.

With all those benefits shouldn’t every Christian be a meditating Christian? Absolutely, and what can be more Godly than meditating on the Word of God? Joshua 1:8 tells us that meditating on God will causes us to have success in life.

“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” – Joshua 1:8 “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” – Psalms 119:11

What better way to hide God’s Word in your heart than to meditate on it everyday? And meditating on the scriptures is very different than just reading them.  How many times have you read the scriptures and didn’t understand them or soon forgot what you read? By meditating on the scriptures, by slowing and silently repeating them in your mind, you are allowing the scriptures to seep deep down into your consciousness where they can take root and grow. It’s not even necessary that you think about the meaning of the words.  The Bible tells us that God’s word cannot return void.  As we hide God’s word in our heart, it will take root and grow a harvest of God’s Kingdom right here on the earth.  Jesus said I will keep thee in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on me – (Isaiah 26:3) so if you want God to give you more peace, more joy, more blessings, more guidance for your life, hide His word in your heart!

Happy Valentine’s Day to You and Yours!