Meditation and Peace

Question:

Meditation what does the term really mean? According to Webster’s dictionary meditation is continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation or devout religious contemplation or spiritual introspection. How many times a day, week or month do you mediate? When do you just take time to STOP, reflect and meditate?

Mediation is important to the soul. I use my mediation time to refocus on my dreams and to regain perspective. I also use the time to pray and reflect on God goodness. I write, read, study, plan, prepare and FOCUS during my mediation time. Meditation is a very important part of my spiritual survival and my personal peace. The bible speaks of meditation in the book of Psalms 119:15-16 and 94-99:

15 I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways.
16 I will delight myself in Your statutes;I will not forget Your word.

94 I am thine, save me: for I have sought thy precepts.
95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditations.

My prayer:

Lord I want to thank you for meditation. I want to thank you for spiritual growth and peace. Thank you for the coming and going of all people in my life. Bless those that take the time to meditate and focus on your will, bless those who do not. Bless the believer and bless the non- believer. Thank you for the men and woman fighting a war to keep us safe. Thank you for your tender mercies and your care. Thank you for conviction, and thank you for forgiveness. There is none like you… I am eternally grateful to you.

Amen