Meditation & Its Benefits

Psalm 119:97-112 ESV

“Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.”Psalm 119:97

What type of meditation is to consume “all the day” of a Christian?
*In biblical meditation, a person quiets the heart and contemplates certain verses, asking, “What is this saying to me about

and situation?” or “What is this saying about

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?” *

How does David describe the effects of meditation?
1. Biblical meditation enriches your

. vv.98-100
Mediation is meant to

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with testimonies of God.

2.Biblical meditation directs your

. vv.101-102, 104-105, 110
God’s Word

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illuminates the current realities of your life while also revealing the

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ahead.
God’s rules & precepts are

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from falsehood and evil.

3.Biblical meditation brings life to your

. vv.103, 106-108
God’s Word is pleasant, full of righteous

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, and is the source of abundant life. David uses his mouth to make an oath to God,

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God, and to acknowledge he has room to mature.

4.Biblical meditation clarifies the importance of your

. vv.109-110
Law - David knows he’s

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for his life.
Precepts - Seeing life’s dangers, he

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in God’s instructions to keep him eternally safe.

5.Biblical meditation positions your

for lasting joy. vv.111-112
Testimonies - God’s past faithfulness is a rich

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.
Statutes - You are more likely

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what’s written on your heart.

What does biblical meditation provide that

are missing?