Rich Maffeo on Nostr: As I continue my study through Psalm 1 in preparation for the Bible study I lead at a ...
As I continue my study through Psalm 1 in preparation for the Bible study I lead at a 55+ community, I came across this quote as it relates to verse 2: "But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he MEDITATES day and night."
Here is what I found in my research: --------
"There’s great significance in the word reflection. Reflecting on Scripture implies a contemplative process, one of thoughtful and careful deliberation…. This is not about skimming through a Bible passage or devotional in a mechanical way. This is a powerful experience of personal meditation that catalyzes spiritual growth, starting at the very beginning of the spiritual journey."
Another WONDERFUL method of meditation is an ancient practice known as lectio divina. Here is a link that describes that practice: https://www.anglicancommunion.org/media/253799/1-What-is-Lectio-Divina.pdf
Anyway, one of the purposes of reading (or studying) Scripture is to grow in our faith AND in our love for the Savior. I hope those in my Bible study are doing that -- and I hope you who read things such as this post are also doing that. As with ANYTHING worth doing, meditation on God's word takes time. Growth is not a sprint. It is a marathon. But we have to get ourselves off the starting line.
Here is what I found in my research: --------
"There’s great significance in the word reflection. Reflecting on Scripture implies a contemplative process, one of thoughtful and careful deliberation…. This is not about skimming through a Bible passage or devotional in a mechanical way. This is a powerful experience of personal meditation that catalyzes spiritual growth, starting at the very beginning of the spiritual journey."
Another WONDERFUL method of meditation is an ancient practice known as lectio divina. Here is a link that describes that practice: https://www.anglicancommunion.org/media/253799/1-What-is-Lectio-Divina.pdf
Anyway, one of the purposes of reading (or studying) Scripture is to grow in our faith AND in our love for the Savior. I hope those in my Bible study are doing that -- and I hope you who read things such as this post are also doing that. As with ANYTHING worth doing, meditation on God's word takes time. Growth is not a sprint. It is a marathon. But we have to get ourselves off the starting line.