Done for the September Art Journaling Challenge Week 4 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/september-art-journaling-challenge-week-4-focus.40488/

I have finished my subscription to the morning devotions, "Mornings With Jesus" so I want to try the Abide app.

Benefits of Christian Meditation from Kathryn Blowers
Stress less and find peace. Is that even possible? YES! With God, all things are possible!

Benefit #1: A few dedicated minutes of focus and prayer each day can change your mindset for the entire day. “Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.” Romans 15:4

Benefit #2: Christian meditation can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. God’s Word is a message of peace and hope. Meditation can be a daily reminder that God is in control of the future, and his plans are always good.

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus”. Philippians 4:6-7 “I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4

Benefit #3: Christian meditation can help combat sadness or grief. This life is full of sorrows. Following Jesus does not mean an easy life. On the contrary, Jesus said that his followers would have many troubles. “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.’” Matthew 11:28-30 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18

Benefit #4: Christian meditation can help guard you against sin. Have you ever caught your mind wandering to places it shouldn’t go? Are there any habits you know are bad for you, but you can’t help going back to? Sometimes, it’s not enough to simply tell yourself you won’t do it again. Sometimes, you need to replace destructive habits with constructive ones.

“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” Joshua 1:8 “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.” Philippians 4:8 “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Proverbs 4:23

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