When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches. Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice. Psalm 63:6–7 (NKJV) Biblical meditation is so important for our Christian lives, and King David gives us several great examples of how to do it in the Book of Psalms. Just look at the detailed picture he painted in his meditation time in Psalm 63. Every night David pictured God sheltering him, lifting him up and helping him win. He viewed himself like a young hawk or eagle being carefully sheltered under protective wings. David said he would follow God like a young bird follows closely behind its mother. He pictured the powerful right …

Light-seeds are planted in the souls of God’s people, Joy-seeds are planted in good heart-soil. Psalm 97:11 (MSG) We all have beliefs that hide below the level of our conscious awareness. These beliefs direct our lives. One could be limiting your financial success; another might be damaging your relationships or your peace of mind. Each belief is accompanied by a corresponding picture. If you believe that you will never get ahead financially, for example, your picture of the future will be of yourself living at the same standard of living. You won’t be able to imagine going away on holidays or sending your kids to university. You will have a debt-filled, poverty-minded picture stuck in your heart. Your heart can also hold positive beliefs. As …

This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success. Joshua 1:8 (AMP) You need to be able to imagine where you’re going if you want to get there. Whenever we want something different to happen in an area of our lives, we need to develop a new picture for that area. For example, let’s say that you want to decrease your debt and better your financial situation. If all you can imagine for your future is unpaid bills piling up and …

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 …