How big of a role does it play in your daily prayer life... just sitting and listening.... to God.... to your Guardian Angel?
I see, within myself, constant asking God for stuff, but then when I get extra time, I don't just sit and bask in his Glory, like the Psalm says, "Be Still, and know."
Also, medical professionals point out that meditation is good for your health. Very few times do we realize just how shallowly we breathe (unless you smoke, then you get a deep breath whenever you're smoking) or just how "on edge" we are because of our daily routine.
2007-12-04 02:38:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
M: I would call sitting still and contemplating the Glorious creation of God meditation, but if you call it by another name, let's not split hairs on what we title it. I don't think meditation requires "looking within yourself" for the truth. If you do, certainly do so, but if you're not comfortable, and are more interested in listening for an "outside" voice, that's well too.
2007-12-04 03:12:10 · update #1
I have a quiet time each morning and praise God, intercede, surrender the day, etc.
However, I agree with you on contemplative prayer............it's awesome when you can just be with God and be in His presence. It's hard at first NOT to talk to Him............but it's very beneficial and intimate. I guess I don't necessarily think of it as meditation --- but you do get to the deep heart of who you are........and a deep knowing that God is in your life. It helps you focus on what matters - God and relationships in a very clear way.
2007-12-04 05:33:00 · answer #1 · answered by fanofchan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible, as far as I know and have read, says absolutely nothing about the need to meditate.
Like you said, the Bible does tell us to "Be still and know that I am God." But, that does not mean meditate. It means, stop talking, and observe the glory of creation, the wonder of what God has done for you, and listen to what God may be saying to you. That in my understanding is more akin to reflection, contemplation, peace, and joy. It has nothing to do with breathing techniques or looking "at my inner self"...whatever that means.
I am not saying meditation is good or bad...just that our understanding of what the Psalmist means is quite different.
The peace and joy that passes understanding, i.e. does not depend upon our circumstances or lot in life, comes from the Lord, and has nothing to do with our actions, or lack thereof. Further, the process of giving our burdens to Him is a conscious decision, not a physical action we need to perform.
2007-12-04 02:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by BowtiePasta 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
every person can meditate. Praying the Rosary is considered a variety of meditation by using some. that's no longer something unique to Buddhism, it has no longer something to do with something "Pagan" and so a ways as i recognize there is not any longer something in Christianity that asserts something against meditation. i'm confident you should locate some crazies that say that's devil worshiping or something, yet additionally they dance with rattlesnakes and talk in tongues, so who truly cares what they think of?
2016-10-10 05:34:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Admittedly I do not have a routine for meditating as I should. Your advice is good and scientifically founded. Other areas which are neglected in our hectic world-exercise and nutrition-also impact our well being. Achieving a good balance in all areas is easier said then done.
2007-12-04 03:31:06 · answer #4 · answered by PrivacyNowPlease! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We American Indians spend time in prayer to connect with the Creator and to be able to remember our place in Creation. It is a humbling though not humiliating experience. Those of us who strive to live in a Sacred way do our best to honor our traditional and ancestral ways.
2007-12-04 02:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by coralsnayk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I enjoy the power of Gods presence every chance I get. Even if only for a minute or two at a time. God is wonderful.
2007-12-04 02:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by loveChrist 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
For about 30-45 minutes.
It recharges the batteries and sets you up for the rest of the day
2007-12-04 02:43:44 · answer #7 · answered by StretfordEnder 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Atheists, how much do you meditate a day? I pray.
And I ponder ...and think about God's word.
2007-12-04 02:42:14 · answer #8 · answered by GONE 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As long as it takes.
The more you do it the better off you will be.
Practice practice practice.
It is up to you.
You will reap what you sow.
2007-12-04 02:50:38 · answer #9 · answered by traveler 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to be a christian, you dont have to meditate
2007-12-04 03:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by bluebrancall 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋