Should Christians Practice Meditation?

I’ll go ahead and answer the question in the affirmative now so you know where I stand. Now what kind of meditation should we use? As Christians we are not trying to remove ourselves from this world. We are not trying to connect with ourselves or escape reality. What we are trying to do is become more like Christ. I personally do not think meditation, in the traditional sense it is thought of, can help us accomplish this goal. I do believe that finding scripture and keeping that scripture with you to think about throughout your day can aid in our transformation. Paul tells us in Ephesians 4:4-8

4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

What you think about or meditate on can have a fundamental affect on you and how you act.

Tell us what you think