Meditation, the focusing of mind and spirit on the Lord is a critically important discipline in our life. When we are faced with difficulties, we focus on the problem, its impact and its effect on others.
Our main resource for meditation is the Word of God. Throughout its pages, His character, works, and purposes are clearly displayed.When the next difficulty comes,use it as an opportunity to meditate on some aspect of our triune God. From this will come strength and hope to sustain you.
Psalm 145:1-13
A psalm of praise. Of David.
I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no-one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendour of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All you have made will praise you, O LORD; your saints will extol you. They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendour of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.
(0500 22 II 2008)