“What
is the subject of your life meditation?” In
other words, what do you spend most of your time thinking about or
reflecting on in life? Most times, we are compelled to think or
reflect on negative things because (i) of the circumstances we go
through or find ourselves in life (ii) the fact that we cannot
predict the future and (iii) the things we hear, read or listen
to regularly.
Simply put, meditation
is the emptying of the mind of thoughts, or the concentration of the
mind on one thing in order to aid mental or spiritual development,
contemplation, or relaxation.
Your words, dreams and
thoughts all have power to create varying conditions in your life.
What you speak about, you can bring about. If you keep saying you
can’t stand your body, your body can become sick.
If you keep
saying you can’t stand your car, your car could be stolen. If you
keep saying you are always broke, you will always be broke.
Outlined below are 4 (out of
8) biblical pieces of advice on the subject of life meditation, from
Philippians 4:8. This is the first part of this article. The other
part outlines the remaining points. As a result, endeavour to read the
second and concluding part so that you can fully understand the
message of this article. Philippians 4:8 encourages us to “think
on…
1. Whatsoever is true: As
far as I’m concerned, truth comes from only ONE source – The Word
of God. Look around and you will understand what I mean. Everything
that surrounds us appearing as truth, are mere facts of life. The
truth is in God’s Word. Why? Because God’s Word is truth in
itself (John 17:17). When we believe the truth in God’s Word, it
ignites faith in us so much that certain facts of life dissolve
before our very eyes for truth to prevail. When this happens, we say
there’s “a miracle.” For instance, have you ever heard of a
woman without womb conceiving? Or, how do you explain a man (Joseph)
who slept the night before as a prisoner only to wake up the next
morning as the next in command to the king. These are examples of
miracles that are born out of THE TRUTH – God’s Word!
2. Whatsoever is honest:
The world we
live in today is full of odd and unpleasant reports. Almost
everywhere you turn, you get to hear one bad news or the other.
Therefore, the Bible advises that you should only pay attention to
whatsoever is “honest”. You don’t have to go with every flow of
information that passes around you. Be selective!
3. Whatsoever is just: This
advice is basically with regards to foul talks and discussions. There
are certain slang, talks and discussions that don’t add value both
to you and to your destiny. Refuse to pay attention to them! It’s
up to you to discern this and make your choice.
4. Whatsoever is pure:
Don’t
spend your time talking and discussing on issues that don’t “edify”
or add value to you or your desired goals. It might be very costly on
the long run because it will have a negative effect on your life
meditation. Therefore, avoid “filthy, dirty or immoral talks”,
especially the type initiated in a group.
The points outlined above are
only 4 out of the 8 biblical pieces of advice that this article aims
to discuss. The other points are discussed in the second and
concluding part. As you endeavour to read the concluding part of this
write-up, therefore, I see you putting to work in your life, these 8
biblical advices on the subject of life meditation. You will surely
move to your next level in life! Take the responsibility to always
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