7 Practices for Spiritual Growth | Session 7: Meditation

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Fasting Outline

  • Introduction
    • Meditation is not an evil practice.
    • Colossians 3:2
    • “Mediatation, like fasting, focuses our perspective from a Godly view rather than an earthly one.”
    • What are some things you’ve heard about or believed about meditation?
  • The Science of Meditation
    • Can reduce stress and anxiety.
    • Can help depression.
    • Can help learn and work better.
    • Can increase self-control.
  • The Bible on Meditation
    • Joshua 1:8
    • Different words for meditate, but all of them mean we should be focused on communicating with God while listening to His Word.
    • Psalm 19:14
    • Philippians 4:8
    • Greek word logizomai “to consider, to think through.”
    • Meditating on scripture is a biblical practice that helps us to grow spiritually.
    • Have you ever meditated on scripture before? In what ways was it beneficial to you?
  • Meditation in Practice
    • Romans 12:1-2
    • Don’t worry, you won’t go into a trance…although that would be pretty cool…maybe.
    • Lectio Divina: Isaiah 40:28-31
      • Step 1: Take a deep breath in and breathe out.
      • Step 2: Breathe in for 3-4 seconds and breathe out for 6-8 seconds. But please only do what you feel comfortable with.
      • Step 3: Read through Isaiah 40:28-31. When you’re done take a few seconds to ponder the words and then speak out loud a few individual words that speak out to you. You could say, “everlating,” “soar,” etc. After taking a few moments to meditate on the verse, move on to the next step.
      • Step 4: Read through Isaiah 40:28-31 again. This time, after taking a few second, speak out phrases that speak to you. They could be “will renew their strength.” Then take a few extra seconds.
      • Step 5: Read through Isaiah 40:28-31 again. This time, after taking a few seconds, say a short 1-2 sentence prayer based on a verse. Keep it simple but impactful for you.
      • Step 6: Read through Isaiah 40:28-31 one last time. This time you won’t say anything but rather remain quiet as you meditate and ponder the verses you read.
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