What should I think about when I meditate? - Meditation - TouchPoints

Psalm 48:9O God, we meditate on your unfailing love as we worship in your Temple.

When meditating, we can think about God’s unfailing love.

Psalm 77:11-12Then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works.

When meditating, we can think about all God has done for us.

Psalm 145:5I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles.

When meditating, we can think about God’s majestic, glorious splendor and praise him for it.

Romans 8:5Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.

When meditating, we can think about the Holy Spirit, what pleases him, and how we can allow ourselves to be used by him.

Philippians 4:8Now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

When meditating, we can think about good things that reflect God’s character.

Psalm 119:97-100Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments.

When meditating, we can think about God’s Word and all the wisdom it holds for our lives.