Christian Meditations
Psalms 1:2 declares, “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.”
It is obvious through the scriptures that God wants us to keep our mind stayed upon him. In other words, God wants us to meditate on his Word, His Goodness, and His Glory. When we come against difficult situations or circumstances, we can keep on mind and attention on the Lord to help us through. David said that he hid God’s word in his hearts so he would not sin against him. There are many benefits to having God’s word deeply rooted in our heart. The more we are filled with God’s truth, the better equip we are to handle life’s challenges. When situations squeeze us, just like when squeezing an orange, what is in us will come out of us. Will it be faith or doubt, love or hate, patience or anger. It all depends upon what’s inside of you or what you meditate on each day.
Below are a few of my favorite Christian meditations, passages, or inspirational text to meditate on. You can find more by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. I use many of these during my morning meditation which includes 30 minutes of quiet time with God, most days. If you want to take my free scripture meditation course for more detailed instructions on using these Christian Meditations, just click on the previous link.
As you sit quietly before the Lord, slowly and silently repeat one of the passages or meditations in your mind. Each time your mind wanders off, bring it back to the meditation, passage, or scripture. You can also include a variety of verses, no need to stick with just one. Continue for a period of 20-30 minutes. You can also play soft music in the background if you prefer. It may take up to 10 minutes for your mind to begin to quiet and relax. As you continue with the meditating on the passages, they will begin to take root and grow in your mind and heart. Once fully rooted, your heart will automatically go them when in times of anxiety or distress.
The Lord is My Shepherd (Psalm 23)1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
1 Corinthians 13- The Love Chapter1 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,but do not have love, I gain nothing.
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
The Beatitudes (Matthew 5: 3-12)3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6: 9-12)“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury,pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.
Let Nothing Upset You
Saint Teresa of Avila
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Great job Rhonda! I’ve always loved the prayer of St Francis of Assisi! Christians need to affirm and meditate the Word of God DAILY!
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