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Meditation on God's Word Part 1 Full audio Teaching_True Success (Parts 2, 3, 4, PDF files)

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Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success. RSV

Meditating on God's Word day and night, as stated in Joshua 1:8, does not mean literally spending every moment reading or reciting Scripture. Instead, it suggests maintaining a continual awareness of God's presence and His teachings throughout our daily life.

Meditation can take place as we go about our regular activities by:

  1. Reflecting on Scripture: We can think about verses, their meanings, and applications during breaks, while commuting, or doing routine tasks. This kind of mental reflection allows us to stay connected to God's Word throughout the day.
  2. Praying and Communing with God: Engaging in brief, spontaneous prayers or simply talking to God as we go through our day can keep our hearts tuned toward Him. This habit invites God's perspective into our work, relationships, and decisions.
  3. Applying Biblical Principles: When we make choices based on biblical principles, we are practicing meditation by living out God's Word. This can include being kind, truthful, and patient, as well as seeking God's wisdom in challenges.
  4. Listening to Scripture or Worship Music: Using technology like audio Bibles or worship songs can help us stay connected with God’s Word even during busy times or while performing mundane tasks.
  5. Rest and Sleep: Even rest can be an act of trust in God, as we recognize our limitations and depend on Him for strength. The peace and guidance we receive from meditating on God's Word can carry into our sleep, as we trust Him to watch over us.

Meditation, therefore, is not limited to structured study but encompasses a lifestyle of constant fellowship with God and His Word, integrating spiritual mindfulness into everyday life.

Consider more about meditation. (Another angle)

Meditating on God's word "day and night" means maintaining a continuous awareness of His presence and teachings throughout our daily lives. While we need sleep and have responsibilities like work, it doesn't mean we need to engage in formal study constantly. Instead, it involves a mindset of ongoing fellowship with God, inviting Him into our thoughts, actions, and decisions.

This can be done by:

  1. Integrating God into Daily Activities: Bringing thoughts of God and His teachings into everyday tasks. This means being mindful of His presence, praying, or reflecting on scripture during breaks, while commuting, or even in moments of silence.
  2. Short Prayers or Thoughts: Offering quick prayers or thoughts to God during the day. It doesn’t require long periods but simple moments of connection.
  3. Engaging with Scripture in Small Ways: Keeping scripture verses in mind or on hand to refer to throughout the day can help keep God's word close. You can focus on a single verse and revisit it as a reminder of God's promises.
  4. Speaking in Tongues or Silent Prayers: For those who practice speaking in tongues, it can be a means to stay spiritually connected throughout the day. Silent prayers or worship songs can also help maintain that connection.
  5. Diligent Study During Dedicated Times: Setting aside specific times for focused study can deepen understanding, while maintaining a mindset of meditation throughout the day reinforces it.

Meditation, then, is not just about sitting and thinking quietly but about inviting God into every part of life, making our relationship with Him an ongoing experience.

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Additional Resources Referenced in the Teaching

  • The New Unger's Bible Dictionary — definition and discussion of meditation.
  • The Complete Word Study Dictionary: Old Testament — Hebrew background concerning “prosper.”
  • The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament — discussion of meletao (#3191).
  • Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words — discussion of meletao and its relationship to diligence, practice, and meditation.
  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2002 — digestive-system material used in the sheep/rumination illustration. The original Part 4 includes the ruminant-stomach illustrations on page 3.
  • IBLP — the provided Part 2 material acknowledges learning the practice of turning each word into prayer, putting it into the first person, and picturing the concepts.