THINKING ABOUT GOD: A HOLY PRACTICE CALLED MEDITATION

 

Thinking about God: a holy practice called meditation

Hi everyone! Today I want to talk to you about something very special we can do with our hearts and minds. It’s called meditation. That might sound like a big word, but it’s really simple. Meditation is just thinking deeply about God—who He is, what He’s done, and how much He loves us.

What is meditation on God?

Meditation means we take some quiet time to think about God and talk to Him in our hearts. It’s different from just saying prayers quickly. It’s like sitting quietly with God, like you would sit with your best friend and really listen and share.

• Have you ever thought about how great God’s Love is— bigger than the sky?
• Or how Jesus gave His Life for us on the cross?
• Or how the Holy Spirit helps you be brave and kind?

When we take time to think about these things, we are meditating—and that’s a holy practice!

Why is meditation important?

• It helps us feel close to God in our hearts
• It helps us listen to what God is saying to us
• It helps us grow in love, peace, and faith.

The Bible Says So!
The Bible talks about meditation too! In Psalm 1, it says:

“Blessed is the one who delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on it day and night.”

That means people who think about God’s Word are happy and blessed!

How can we meditate on God?

1. find a quiet place – maybe your room, or a peaceful spot at church
2. choose something to think about – such as a Bible verse, a story about Jesus, or something you learned in class
3. close your eyes and be still – and let your heart talk to God
4. ask Jesus to be with you – and just be with Him quietly
5. end with a prayer – thanking God for being close to you.

Meditation:

Let’s try it now! Close your eyes… and think about Jesus calming the storm on the sea. Imagine being in that boat. The wind is strong. You're scared. But then Jesus says, “Peace, be still!” and everything is calm. How do you feel? That’s meditation.

Finally:

So remember: Meditation is thinking deeply about God. It’s not hard—and it’s holy! The more we meditate, the more our hearts grow in love for God. Just as you spend time with your best friend, spend time with Jesus in your heart.

Challenge for the Week:
Each day this week, take 2 minutes to sit quietly and think about one thing: maybe Jesus, a Bible story, or something you're thankful for. Then say, “Jesus, I love You.”

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