I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.
Psalm 77:12
Do you ever have trouble staying in the moment? One minute you’re enjoying time with friends; the next you’re worrying about your to do list. You set aside time to pray; then find that you can’t stop your mind from wandering.
Do you know that meditation can help you build the skill of enjoying life in the present?
Now, when I mention meditation, I’m talking about biblical meditation. When you set aside time to meditate on God’s Word, it builds your ability to focus, which helps you to stay in the moment.
Try meditating on God’s Word at least 15 minutes a day, four times a week for the next month. Studies show that when you engage in devotions at least four times a week, it has a profound effect on your life. As you fill your mind with biblical concepts and promises, more positive thoughts and beliefs begin to drown out old cares, worries and anxieties. Spending time with God also causes you to embrace his nature in you, which leads to an amazing life!
In addition to all these great effects, biblical meditation helps you to develop your ability to stay focused, which is a skill that benefits every area of life.
If your mind wanders while you’re meditating on the Bible, be patient with yourself. It may seem like nothing is changing at first, but if you keep at it, it will become more natural to you. It’s a skill that takes time to build, but you can do it! And, as you do, it will be life-changing!