Christian Meditation – what is it? It’s NOT guided imagery, visualizations, out-of-body experiences, subconscious suggestion or mental manipulation.
Christian Meditation is very different from Eastern meditation. It requires a fully engaged mind, NOT an “empty mind.”
Christian Meditation is NOT an altered state of consciousness, “contemplative prayer” (Lectio Divina, “Centering Prayer” or “spiritual formation”) — these are NOT Biblical meditation. We do NOT enter a trance-like state.
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Hi Laurette, I loved your article on Christian meditation. As the author of a series of Christ-centered meditation and affirmation Cds, I can attest that meditation is not only encouraged in the Bible, it is beneficial in helping believers to “cast down every thought and imagination that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.” The Bible tells us that we must renew our mind if we are to have a victorious walk in Christ. However, you’d be surprised how many Christians suffer from negative thinking and depression. When we learn to control our thoughts and bring them under the authority of Jesus Christ, we can reach a new level of maturity in our Christian walk. Meditation is just a tool that helps us to draw closer to God. We can meditate on the Word of God or even in the presence of God. The BIble says that in God’s presence in fullness of joy and that “In him we live and move and have our being.” For believers interested in exploring Christian meditation even further please visit The Christian Meditator at http://www.thechristianmeditator.com.