Vitamin - M Part 2 - Meditation

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Vitamin - M 

Part 2 - 

Meditation

The key is to slow down - to create a pause - to think deeply - to meditate on Truth from Scripture.

When we spend time finding out that our value comes from our Creator, we set ourselves up to operate in 'nose up' attitude.  When we look for the Source of Love and find out that we are the objects of that Love, a quiet confidence emerges. 
           
We all have had gifts and talents placed within us for a purpose.  That purpose is to shine the Love to others.  There is no one on earth who has the combination of gifts, talents, passions and love that you have.  This world is waiting for you to unveil the treasures that have been placed within you. 
           
Meditation is a  unique experience for each of us.  I encourage you to find a way to read about The Source of Love and spend focused time setting your mind in agreement with your value. 

Here is a method I have found most helpful:

LECTIO DIVINA or “Divine Reading”“Lectio Divina (Latin for divine reading) is an ancient way of reading the Bible--allowing a quiet and contemplative way of coming to God’s Word. It opens the pulse of Scripture, helping readers dig far deeper into the Word than normally happens in a quick glance-over...and can be used with any passage of Scripture:
+ Find the Scripture you wish to think deeply about.
+ Come to a place of stillness with God. Embrace His peace.
+ Relax into His goodness and kindness towards you.
+ If you find your mind wanders at times, be at rest. See God smiling…happy to go with you while you bring your attention back. He doesn’t care how many times you have to do it, because He enjoys being with you. And He knows that as you practice, your focus will grow.
+ Take a deep breath. Inhale and exhale slowly. Thank Him that He is your Prince of Peace and that He is with you always. Take your time.
+ When you’re ready, read your chosen passage of Scripture aloud… slowly. Allow its words to become familiar to you.
+ What images does it bring to your spirit?
+ What phrases or words especially resonate with you?
+ Think more deeply about those bits of emerging revelation.
+ Capture your thoughts in short notes or writing.
+ Read the passage twice again.
+ Like waves crashing ashore, let the words of Scripture surge onto your spirit.
+ What exhilarates you about the words you’re hearing?
+ What scares you?
+ How do they make you feel?
+ What is the theme of this passage to you? Write it down.
+ Does this passage rekindle any memories or experiences?
+ Does it remind you of any promises or words from the Lord?
+ Write those down too.
+ What Is the Holy Spirit saying to you through this Scripture? Investigate it with Him! Picture the two of you walking through it together. Write down what you experience.
+ Read the passage aloud two more times.
+ Is there anything God wants you to do in response to these Scriptures?
+ Pray silently. Tell God what this passage is saying to you. Tell Him what you are thinking about, just as you would if the two of you were sitting in a coffee shop together, chatting about your lives. Take notes on your conversation.
+ Finally, pray and thank God for His relationship with you.
+ Come back to your passage once a week for the next three months. Each time you read it, let more revelation rise in your heart and wash over you.
+ If you wish to, write a crafted prayer based on this passage for yourself, your family or your faith community. Pray that prayer until you feel God has birthed in in you.
This is adapted from “Approaching the Heart of Prophecy” by Graham Cooke, available here: https://www.brilliantbookhouse.com/products/approaching-the-heart-of-prophecy


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