Perhaps, im not sure.You are perhaps referring to the "Monkey Mind" wherein one's thoughts seem to race, or bounce around, or seem to overwhelm us at times.
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Perhaps, im not sure.You are perhaps referring to the "Monkey Mind" wherein one's thoughts seem to race, or bounce around, or seem to overwhelm us at times.
Do you have a scripture to prove either of these statements? What do you base them on?
Btw, im not able to completely empty my mind and i dont try. However, sometimes you gotta cast out despair or you will invite it in. Just my fallible opinion.
Simply because the Hindus or New Age believers do something does not mean they have the rights to it. Muslims pray, does my praying to God make me a Muslim? Buddhists chant, are Christian chants Buddhist? No, they are not.
Attempting to quiet the mind is a basic meditation technique, it can be found in Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and other traditions. The difference is the why on the attempt to quiet the mind.
I dont know, what im talking about is what i personally do, without any instruction (other than what the bible says) What i do is out of necessity. I cast out thoughts of condemnation sometimes, despair other times. Not perfect at it but it helps sometimes. Can Satan cast out condemnation? If so tell me and i'll consider your words.I was just passing on as a warning from what I read from a teacher. In Christianity it's a filling, more so than an emptying. I have done the eastern meditations before I became a Christian and they teach one to empty the mind and the repeat mantras. A perfect practice for spiritual possession.
I dont know, what im talking about is what i personally do, without any instruction (other than what the bible says) What i do is out of necessity. I cast out thoughts of condemnation sometimes, despair other times. Not perfect at it but it helps sometimes. Can Satan cast out condemnation? If so tell me and i'll consider your words.
I learned about meditating on the scriptures from the apostle Paul and King David the psalmist. I use to do it a lot more when i was searching for knowledge of Gods will.I do not think we are not supposed to close our eyes and slow down our thoughts like the Buddhists and Hindus. We are supposed to meditate on the Word of God. Before reading anything in the Bible ask the Holy Spirit to reveal His truth. When you find a passage that sticks out, keep reading it over and over (meditate on it). Memorize it. This is what I do. I learned this from a bible teacher who is very prominent in the gifts of the Spirit.
I learned about meditating on the scriptures from the apostle Paul and King David the psalmist. I use to do it a lot more when i was searching for knowledge of Gods will.
Chapters about what? Meditating on scripture? Philippians 4:8, Psalms 1:2, Psalms 119:15, Psalms 19:14, Psalms 119:148, Psalms 143:5, Psalms 119:97-99, Psalms 77:10-12, Proverbs 4:20-22That's great! If you recall which chapters please let me know. I have not found it yet. God Bless!
Chapters about what? Meditating on scripture? Philippians 4:8, Psalms 1:2, Psalms 119:15, Psalms 19:14, Psalms 119:148, Psalms 143:5, Psalms 119:97-99, Psalms 77:10-12, Proverbs 4:20-22
I learn from scripture not teachers who are bound by their traditions even if they are wrong. Can i be wrong too? Yes but i seek the holy spirit inside where God writes on my heart. One preacher i kinda like though, check out this sermon. I dont follow him though but agree with his message none the less. I follow scripture and simplicity over the various traditions of the various churches.Thank you. Not exactly technique but yes, the word "meditation" is used. This is why a teacher, led by the Holy Spirit is necessary today. Of course, the Holy Spirit himself is best, but I do not yet have that luxury
Technique for biblical meditation is simply to ponder, or think about everything the Lord and His apostles teach and did. You will see that much in the scriptures i posted. Paul says to keep what he did and taught for an example, and to think about such things. David ponders God's past works, and God's testimonies as well as His law.Thank you. Not exactly technique but yes, the word "meditation" is used.
I learn from scripture not teachers who are bound by their traditions even if they are wrong. Can i be wrong too? Yes but i seek the holy spirit inside where God writes on my heart. One preacher i kinda like though, check out this sermon. I dont follow him though but agree with his message none the less. I follow scripture and simplicity over the various traditions of the various churches.
Im kinda haunted by things that weary me, sometimes i gotta close my eyes and forget.
I agree.I think that's great. I seek out the Holy Spirit too, and there are some teachers that I believe He is working through. I think if we stay close to the scriptures, as you a doing, we are led by the Holy Spirit and He gives us discernment.
What however is wrong with letting go of worry, and meditating on peace instead? Can that not be good meditation? Im kinda haunted by things that weary me, sometimes i gotta close my eyes and forget. Is that wrong?