What do I meditate on? What are my thoughts focused on? What am I pondering about? Just today in my devotions I read these words in Psalm 104:34, "May my meditation be pleasing to Him". I wrote it as a prayer in the margin of my Bible, "May my meditation be pleasing to You".
It was a great help in my spiritual life when I realized I didn't have to let my mind meander wherever it wanted to. I heard someone say, "think what you're thinking about!", and it really has made a world of difference. However, reigning in this unruly mind of mine is an ongoing, daily process,. On any given day, much like a willful child, my mind pushes against restraint and tries to go its own way. On those kinds of days I meditate on, focus on, and ponder things like a recent hurt or offense, a situation I'm worried or anxious about, fear of the unknown future, or resentment over things I'd rather not have to do. On other days my mind isn't necessarily focused on negative thoughts, rather its just not focused at all, flitting here and there, willy nilly.
Whatever it is I'm thinking about, there comes a time to stop the madness-to stop the worrisome, fearful, or resentful thoughts, to send a cease and desist order to the willy nilly random thoughts-and to practice experiencing a mind at rest. (Join me for the rest of this post on Sunday, July 16th, at Woman to Woman Ministries where each Sunday I share a bit of Sunday Soul Food!)
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Such a great - and needed - reminder. My mind also can be like such a willful child. Great analogy! May we rein in our thoughts, dwelling on the character of God, and experience His peace every day, in every way, and in every situation. Grateful to have read your post today! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your continual encouragement!
DeleteYes! Stopping the madness...that is why I meditate on God's word. It stills and refocuses me in a way nothing no else can.
ReplyDeleteI agree! The word is key!
DeleteI love this. I have been turning my head, heart and ears more toward meditating on God's word of late.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you as you fix your mind on God's Word!
DeleteI think this is why Paul tells us to take every thought captive! So that we "think what we're thinking about".
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
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