What is meditation? What is the difference between meditation of the scripture vs. meditation in the spirit? Is the practice of meditation from God? In today’s episode, I will be sharing my own experiences, truths the spirit has revealed to me, and the benefits of both meditation of the scripture and meditation in the spirit.
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2:40 - So Why did God choose the word “meditate”?
In Hebrew, it translates in the old testament to "הָגָה" (hagah) It conveys the idea of muttering, murmuring, or pondering deeply.
In Greek the word for "meditate" is often associated with the concept of deep contemplation and reflection. In the New Testament, the word "μελετάω" (meletao) is used, which can mean "to care for," "to be concerned about," or "to think deeply about."
In Aramaic, the word "שׂגיא" (sagyā) is sometimes used to convey the idea of meditation or contemplation.
4:15 - The difference between meditating in the scripture vs. in the spirit?
Meditation is a form of Prayer.
Meditation of the scripture teaches us to:
Be still.
Listen.
To be mindful and open our conscience to truths not found on the surface of scripture but to heal the depths of our hearts. (Take note that only God can do this)
Meditation of the scripture helps us release control to God.
5:23 - The Posture of our Hands.
When meditating in the spirit your hands are always open to receive.
Our hands are positioned in a specific posture to receive.
6:22 - God’s message to his people.
“If I am who you worship, your eyes and heart are set on me and me alone, then you must learn to trust that I will not lead you astray.”
6:56 - Side Note Message (Important)
Everyone’s gifts differ, the experiences that I share here will differ from yours and I need you to know that is okay. I have had many instances in my life where people have judged me and my experiences because they have never encountered God in the ways I have and it scares them.
7:30 - 3 Tools Used in Practicing Meditation in the Spirit:
Posture: Sit with your legs crossed in front of you, back straight, and place your hands on your knees (palms facing to the sky).
Breathing: Using the Yahweh Technique: While breathing in say “yah” and while breathing out say “weh”. Repeat until you feel at peace.
Music or Scripture: Remember the music must resonate with your spirit. Below are a few resources for you.
This is the woman, God led me to meditate too and I also listen to her music. Her name is Mei-Lan Maurits. https://www.youtube.com/@Mei-lan
This is the Abide Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AbideSleepMeditation
These are other channels I have found as well. https://www.youtube.com/@innerlotusmusic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW05QegDy11rAFRhuyED-8A
11:15 - 2 Warnings from God:
Do not idolize it. Meditation is for the sole purpose of communication, self-awareness, and spiritual awareness.
Do not let it lead you astray into other religions. (Allow God to teach you to find him in all things, but do not become those things)
13:06 - Self-awareness
Self-awareness is about learning to awaken a Christ-consciousness to become the person God intended us to be. It’s a form of self-reflection where we examine our state of being, our feelings, and the appropriateness of actions or behaviors in our life.
The word “conscience” in Hebrew can be specifically directed to the Hebrew word “lev” or “the heart”. In the bible, it is the main location of 2 things reflection and inner judgment and we can find these in 2 Samuel 24:10 with David.
When we become self-aware, we become mindful of our emotions.
Proverbs 20:5 says “The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but one who has insight draws them out.”
15:03 - Self-awareness is the first step to spiritual awareness.
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