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Day 10 Psalm 119 Pause to Meditate

Sometimes the best way to keep moving forward is to stop. This day is your invitation to breathe, to sit quietly with God, and let His Word settle deep. Don’t rush. Don’t skim. Take time to listen, to reflect, to let truth take root. Meditation isn’t about doing more; it’s about letting what you’ve already received sink in.

Let’s review what we’ve read so far. We’ve learned about the structure of Psalm 119, the importance of hiding God’s Word in your heart, and how it comforts us through trials. We also have a personal Guide to navigate difficult times. Our purpose is to learn the Lord’s ways and walk along the path illuminated by obedience and faithful study.

We’ve also learned that God gives us a tool, His Word, to fight our spiritual enemy, and we’ve acknowledged His goodness through discipline. The more you read God’s Word, the more it becomes part of you. Unfortunately, many Christ followers don’t understand what meditation means. I’m not talking about a mystic mantra to repeat.

When you look up a synonym for “meditation,” you’ll find the word “rumination.” It’s when you rehash a conversation or event repeatedly in your mind. Biblical meditation is like that; it’s thought digestion. God wants us to get every ounce of spiritual nutrition out of His Word. He wants us to chew on it and digest it.

It also means to “delight.” Form a habit of immersing yourself in the Lord’s instructions, savoring every word. One of the main ways God speaks to us is through His Word. To be taught and directed by the Holy Spirit, we must let our minds be available to His Word. Allow His truth to permeate your soul. Learn the habit of meditation by ruminating on His promises and the truth of His character.

Let the words of Psalm 119 linger like a seed taking root. Instead of rushing ahead, sit quietly with one verse or phrase that stirred your heart. Ask the Lord to make it alive in you today.

Question: How might lingering in God’s Word reshape the way you see Him?

Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your steadfast Word. Teach me not only to read it but to rest in it. Help me carry what You’ve spoken deep into my heart, so it becomes alive in me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.