The Power of Biblical MeditationSample

Guarding Your Heart

Scripture gives us a clear filter for our thoughts:
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is pure, lovely, of good report—think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8).

Every day, thoughts will knock on the door of your mind and heart. Some will bring peace; others will bring confusion. You must decide what stays.

Here’s how:

• Reject wrong thoughts – Say, “I refuse this imagination in Jesus’ name.” (2 Corinthians 10:5)
• Replace them with truth – Speak or recall Scripture that counters the lie.
• Resist the enemy – If the thought feels persistent, rebuke the enemy, just as Jesus resisted the devil in Matthew 4:10.

As you practice these, your mind becomes a dwelling place for light. Meditation isn’t passive; it’s intentionally fighting to stay our focus on the right things by feeding our minds with the word of God. Hence, we must labor to let the word of the Lord dwell in us richly in all wisdom, because, out of the abundance of the mind, the heart thinks.

Today, choose thoughts that align with God’s truth. Fill your mind with goodness, and your life will mirror Heaven’s peace.

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:8; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Matthew 4:10–11

Reflection Question: What kind of thoughts do you want your mind to host? How can you train yourself to “think on these things”?