Mar 18, 2018
Feel the air come in and out of your lungs. Don’t force the air in
and out of you. If you feel stressed just think of the God and how
he has made himself known to you and let Him sooth you as you feel
calmed. If you have tense muscles just try and feel the love that
God has for you and know that you are on His earth. You are
breathing His air into your lungs right now. Know that He loves you
and suffered for your sins and he knows you and loves you. On that
note we are going to appreciate 1 thing he has done for us.
Moment of gratitude: HEAL. Rick Hanson “Hardwiring
Happiness.”
Bible verse for meditation:
James 1:5-8
NABRE
5 But if any of you lacks wisdom,* he should ask God who gives to
all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it.c
6 But he should ask in faith, not doubting, for the one who doubts
is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed about by the
wind.d
7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything
from the Lord,
8 since he is a man of two minds, unstable in all his ways.
KJV
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all
men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth
is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the
Lord.
8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Notice the similarities and differences in the translations presented.
What does this scripture mean to you?
Has it had a different effect this reading as compared to times
past?
How does this scripture make you feel?
Continue breathing deeply as you ponder this meaning.
Meditation on scripture / bible verse meditation:
Last week’s discussion focused on the verses that immediately
preceded these verses. James taught that we should be willing to
accept the temptation or trials which we find our lives in. It
seems very intentional that one of the most direct scriptures that
has us ask understanding from God is prefaced by this idea.
Learning from God’s word is not something we can casually stroll by
and grab on our rush to something else. Many times it is the trials
and temptations that we experience that put our hearts in a place
to be ready to receive from God. If we are mindful, no trial needs
be waster. No question squandered.
This scripture says that God will teach as long as we come to him
humbled with a broken heart and a contrite spirit as David says, as
well if we let your trials teach us patience. When we are in this
place we are ready to ask God and James teaches that he will be
generous and will not get us in trouble for our questions. He will
bless us with understanding. James also says that another factor
that influences how God chooses to answer is our faith. When there
are things about God that we don’t understand and we hubly approach
Him in faith, He can guide us.
Take a moment to reflect on your current and past trials.
In what way have these trials prepared you for the questions you
consider?
Do you believe that God will answer?
The answers of God many times do not come in the ways that we
request or expect but He can teach us powerful truths through
overcoming trials as well other movings of the Holy Spirit.
Meditation of Prayer:
Pray as directed by the Spirit.
Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready
ask God for understanding you desire from Him.
Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm:
I invite you to sit in silence feeling being patient for your own
faults and trials.
Meditate and Visualize Positive Change in Your Life:
This part is very important. It is no accident that scripture is so
full of narratives. Our minds connect with narratives. Imagine a
visualization of a Narrative of your life knowing the truths from
this scripture.
Now visualize someone or a group of people who need this message.
Imagine what their face would look like as they receive this
scripture in their hearts. Imagine how you can share it with
them.
Conclusion:
Homework: What question do you have, and how can you be patient for
God’s answer?
Feedback:
I have been working through several episodes over the last few
months. I am enjoying the meditations tremendously. I have been a
Christian Counselor for 30+ years. I very much need a few minutes
regularly to center my spirit in Christ, breathe in his love and
strength, and let his Word sink in. You have created a beautiful
method- and I thank you. I have sent many of my clients to your
website, and they giving me great feedback about their experiences.
Bless you, your work, and your family.
- Barbara
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