For some, it can be very helpful to do something active while meditating on Scripture. This is one reason why many find the Walking with the Word activity beneficial. In this meditation time, rather than walking, choose a crafting activity that you can do almost without thinking. If the craft requires significant focus or concentration,...
Category: Meditation
“The safety and the fruitfulness of the branch depend upon the strength of the Vine. Think not so much of yourself as a branch, nor of the abiding as your duty, until you have first had your soul filled with the faith of what Christ as the Vine is… It is the faith in what Christ is, more than anything else, that will keep you abiding in Him. A soul filled with large thoughts of the Vine will be a strong branch, and will abide confidently in Him. Be much occupied with Jesus, and believe much in Him, as the True Vine.” — Andrew Murray
Meditation: Other Possibilities
You may find it helpful to read the chapter Intro to Scripture Meditation before trying any of the Scripture meditation activities. As with all of the meditation activities, beginning and ending the time with prayer and silence is recommended. Remember not to rush. If helpful, end the activity with journaling about your time of meditation...
Engaging Mind and Heart
This activity is a modification of some of the basic meditation activities. The goal of the modifications is to help you intentionally focus on engaging both your mind/thoughts and heart/emotions with a passage of Scripture. Two different format options are given below. Choose one based on your personal preference and also the length of the...
A Week of Meditation
You may find it helpful to read the chapter Intro to Scripture Meditation before trying any of the Scripture meditation activities. It can be helpful to meditate and dwell on a single passage for several days or for an entire week. Try setting aside 30 minutes each day for a week to meditate on one...
A Shift in Perspective
This activity is helpful for meditating on stories or narrative passages. As with all of the meditation activities, beginning and ending the time with prayer and silence is recommended. Remember not to rush. Read through the passage once and notice the different people or perspectives in the story. For example, in John 11:38-44 (Jesus raising...
A Shift in Emphasis
This activity can be helpful for meditating on a single verse or phrase. For all meditation, it is important to understand the passage and its context. This is especially vital in an activity like this when we are focusing on only a few words. Open to the passage and read it slowly. On the first...