Sermon Illustrations on Meditation
108 illustrations found
Morning Meditation: Faithfulness - Prayer
Imagine the dawn breaking over a quiet lake, the early light stretching across the water like the gentle hand of God inviting us to awaken. This serene moment mirrors the promise found in Isaiah 40:31: āBut those who hope in...
Spiritual Insight: Kindness - Biblical Insight
As we gather in this sacred space, let us turn our hearts to the powerful promise found in Joshua 1:9: āHave I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord...
Morning Meditation: Compassion - Prayer
As the dawn breaks and the world stirs to life, take a moment to focus your heart and mind. Imagine you are holding a delicate glass jar filled with beautiful, glowing fireflies. Each one represents a prayerāa whisper of hope,...
Evening Prayer: Patience - Prayer
As the sun dips below the horizon and casts a warm glow over the dayās end, we find ourselves in a sacred moment ā the evening prayer. Itās a time for reflection, a time when we can gently exhale the...
Spiritual Insight: Grace - Biblical Insight
As we reflect on the grace that envelops us, letās turn to the profound promise found in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commands us to make disciples of all nations, assuring us of His presence until the very end of the...
Morning Meditation: Love - Prayer
As dawn breaks and the warmth of the sun spills into our lives, we are invited into a moment of reflection shaped by the words of Paul in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Love, he writes, is patient and kind; it does...
Evening Prayer: Goodness - Prayer
As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden hue across the sky, we find ourselves beckoned into the stillness of eveningāa time that invites us to meditate on the abundant goodness of our Lord. Psalm 23 assures us,...
Lectio Divina: When Bible Reading Becomes Encounter - Story
The practice of lectio divina invites believers to engage with Scripture in a transformative way, moving from mere reading to a deep, personal encounter with God. Through its four movementsāreading, meditation, prayer, and contemplationāindividuals can experience divine guidance and a profound sense of peace and comfort in their relationship with the Lord.
Lectio Divina: When Bible Reading Becomes Encounter - Biblical Insight
The practice of lectio divina invites individuals to engage with Scripture in a transformative way, moving beyond mere information to a deep, personal encounter with God. Through its four movementsāreading, meditation, prayer, and contemplationābelievers are encouraged to let the Word of God resonate within their hearts, fostering a closer relationship with the divine.
The Contemplative Mind
Teaching on Meditation from The Cloud of Unknowing
Biblical Meditation
Teaching on Meditation from Thomas Ć Kempis
Meditation on Divine Things
Teaching on Meditation from Guigo II