How do you meditate?

[NewbieinChrist]

I need someone to show me how it's done. I have Aspergers and can't free my mind of racing thoughts long enough to concentrate on God's Word. Meditation is how the Holy Spirit renews our minds and I sincerely need my mind renewed. Any advice?

 

[faroukfarouk]

I need someone to show me how it's done. I have Aspergers and can't free my mind of racing thoughts long enough to concentrate on God's Word. Meditation is how the Holy Spirit renews our minds and I sincerely need my mind renewed. Any advice?

Ephesians 5.26 speaks of the 'washing of water by the word'. Even if the first or second time you read a passage you don't take it all in, yet the fact that you are persevering in the Word has a cleansing effect on the mind. So it's great to persevere!

 

[NewbieinChrist]

Ephesians 5.26 speaks of the 'washing of water by the word'. Even if the first or second time you read a passage you don't take it all in, yet the fact that you are persevering in the Word has a cleansing effect on the mind. So it's great to persevere!

Thank you! I'm in His Word every morning and God is restoring me.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Thank you! I'm in His Word every morning and God is restoring me.

When prayer and the Scriptures become second nature in the life of the believer, then it's assuring to know the means that God by His Spirit is using to guide the person in following the Lord Jesus.

 

[NewbieinChrist]

When prayer and the Scriptures become second nature in the life of the believer, then it's assuring to know the means that God by His Spirit is using to guide the person in following the Lord Jesus.

Yes, I believe that with all of my heart. I have kjv/amp parallel Bible. I am persevering, but I still feel like I should've progressed more by now.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Yes, I believe that with all of my heart. I have kjv/amp parallel Bible. I am persevering, but I still feel like I should've progressed more by now.

So do we all. The moment we start to feel self-sufficient, it's wrong!

 

[NewbieinChrist]

So do we all. The moment we start to feel self-sufficient, it's wrong!

I really like what you just said. Apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5).
We must stay attached to the Vine...Amen.

 

[faroukfarouk]

I really like what you just said. Apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5).
We must stay attached to the Vine...Amen.

This is a great and pivotal verse! and I sometimes wish preachers took it more to heart as well! I mean, they need to preach the Word and leave the results to the Lord, without Whom they can do nothing, instead of trying to extract decisions that they can take the credit for.

 

[NewbieinChrist]

This is a great and pivotal verse! and I sometimes wish preachers took it more to heart as well! I mean, they need to preach the Word and leave the results to the Lord, without Whom they can do nothing, instead of trying to extract decisions that they can take the credit for.

Agreed. I think that when some preachers reach a certain level, they forget all about humility and instead become prideful. This isn't good.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Agreed. I think that when some preachers reach a certain level, they forget all about humility and instead become prideful. This isn't good.

So I think that verse in John 15.5 is excellent for us all to remember.

 

[jargew]

Hi,

There are lot's of meditating methods on the internet. I'm not sure what method is best.
But, another good habit that helps tremendously with improving focus (and health in general) is swimming.
You can't really do anything else but focus on your strokes and finishing your laps.
Any repetitive exercise can help improve your focus.

 

[SHETALKSTOANGELS]

I have a lot of trouble stilling my mind, so I find mantra meditation the easiest, but it is still a struggle, in your mind or in a low voice keep repeating along with your breath something you resonate with, perhaps the Jesus Prayer ( Lord Jesus Christ have mercy upon me, a sinner ), your favorite Bible quote, or even just a lovely word, such as peace, calm, tranquil....

 

[Polytheists/Witch]

I am not Christian but I meditate. It will take you a few months of practice to get to a point where your mind will relax and go blank. You can't read while doing it though. It may calm you enough to read for a bit after. Take 20 minutes a day and find a spot you have quiet and no interruptions. Focus on natural breathing. When you have a thought let it go. You will find it takes time to get to certain points. Just stick with it. Don't get up until the 20 minutes is over and just breathe and try to clear your head. Youtube has videos as well.

 

[Paidiske]

Just a suggestion, but something I discovered when I was looking for resources to teach my (autistic) daughter to pray.

https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Colo...d=1473405700&sr=8-1&keywords=praying+in+color

Something like this can work well for people who have strengths which are not about verbal processing.