Out of this practice has come the majority of my spiritual growth.

It is the source of most of my biblical knowledge.

It is the well spring for many of my sermons.

It is the impetus for all the books I’ve written.

It is the source of much insight for my counseling.

What is this wonderful practice? It is biblical meditation, which is:

1. Memorizing a passage, giving context. bring transformation of my mind.

2. Personalizing it, bring transformation of my  emotions.

3. Praying it, bringing transformation of my will.

Here is an example from Psalm 1, having memorized it, then personalizing and praying it.

Blessed am I when walk not in the counsel of the wicked. Lord, help me to quickly recognize wicked advice and reject it.

Blessed am I when I stand not in the way of sinners. Lord, help me to realize when I am doing this, watching sinners and envying them, wanting to do the same, and help  me instead to move on with you.

Blessed am I when I sit not in the seat of the scornful. Alert me quickly when I am being critical, negative or condemning of others and help me to quickly repent.

Tomorrow  some of the results of practicing this.

Picture: absorbed, being illuminated by the Word.