This weekend we talked about being people who delight in the teaching of the LORD (Psalm 1:2a), and I wanted to give you a practical way to learn to do it. One of our favorite axioms around Capital is “We don’t just work through the Bible. We allow the Bible to work through us.” I’ve found one of the best ways to do that is to practice the spiritual discipline of scriptural meditation (Psalm 1:2b).

Most days I will take a short passage of scripture and pick it apart. I dwell on it, asking God what he means. I ask him how it applies to me, and I invite him to work the truth into my heart and mind. Then I try to take it with me through the day, remembering it on the drive time or between meetings. I don’t rush the process. I don’t take on massive amounts of Scripture. Sometimes I’ll spend 3-4 days on one passage. I’ve found this to be one of the most powerful ways God speaks to me.

If you click the link below, you will find a list of suggested verses. I encourage you to read through the list and choose one that especially applies to your life today. If you’ve never done this before, you may want to start slowly. Perhaps spend just five minutes of focus during the least distracting part of your day. Then take it with you. You may want to print them onto a small card, so you can refer to it throughout your day.

May you allow the Bible to work through you, sinking into your heart, mind and soul, that you may know Him more!

Psalm 119:11 – I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

LINK: Meditation Verses