Meditation is an excellent way to deepen your spiritual connection. It is also a vital activity that helps you lead a healthier and less stressful life. People who meditate regularly find themselves more peaceful and content. Here are three essential acts to grow closer to God through Christian meditation.
Commit Yourself to a Regular Time
Using the SMART method, one can learn how to reach their goals by setting Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Bound objectives. The exact process can help us grow spiritually in a deeper way. A specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound plan will ensure success in preparing to meet God. It will help you make the commitment and stick to it. Expert opinions vary, but on average, it takes between 21 and 70 days to form a task into a habit. Once it is a habit, it becomes easier to stick to it.
Create a Space
Finding a quiet location away from life’s distractions works best for meditation. Jesus Himself often withdrew from the crowds to spend intimate fellowship with the Father. There are many places to choose from, like a park, a reading nook, the lake, a boat, or a hillside. It’s a good idea to choose one that resonates with you, as it will help you stay committed to your time with Him.
Connect and Contemplate
If we are going to connect with the Father during meditation, we must truly come to Him with an open heart and lay all our cards on the table. He knows all things anyway. Quiet our minds from all the things that have happened or things we need to do. It is helpful to have a pocket notebook nearby for any pressing thoughts that come to mind during this time. You can jot it down and return to it later. Then, as we think about the truths in scripture or how big, mighty, and great our God is, we contemplate what that means for us daily. We allow the Holy Spirit to fill us with the mind of Christ.
Final Thoughts
Continue this pattern to see a significant deepening of spiritual connection to God. Consistency in this area will make sure that you remain in Him. As we remain in Him, our roots grow deeper and deeper. And as Psalm 1:1-3 (NLT) says, “Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.” So, are you ready to deepen your spiritual connection? Now is the time, go for it!
