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BIBLICAL WITNESS
Read the following scriptures to find out if there is instruction and precedence of meditation: y y y y y Genesis 24:63 Joshua 1:8 Psalm 1:2 Psalm 119:97-104 Psalm 119:145-152
I come to the garden alone While the dew is still on the roses And the voice I hear, falling on my ear The Son of God discloses
What happens in meditation is that we create the emotional and spiritual space which allows Christ to construct an inner sanctuary in the heart. p.19 Read Revelation 3:20, is that letter written to unbelievers or believers? What does this mean concerning your fellowship with Christ? Is it automatic?
4 T YPES OF M EDITATION
1. Meditation on Scripture - Therefore, my suggestion is that you take a single event, or a parable, or a few verses, or even a single word and allow it to take root in you. Seek to live the experience, remembering the encouragement of Ignatius of Loyola to apply all our senses to our task. Smell the sea. Hear the lap of water along the shore. See the crowd. p.29 2. Centering Down What is the exercise of Palms Down, Palms Up ? p.29 3. Creation Contemplation Majestic monotheism, contemplating the glory revealed through creation 4. Current Event Contemplation
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What obstacles to meditation will you likely face in your daily routine? For you personally, what is the most important benefit you seek in meditation?
CHALLENGE
1. Select a scripture passage to meditate on this week. Write it out, carry the passage with you, use the spare moments in your day to reflect on it. Set aside 1 20 minute session for focusing on it prayerfully. 2. Try the Palms Down, Palms Up exercise once this week.