Before we get right into the 10 powerful scriptures, let us consider what it means to meditate on God’s word.
The oxford dictionary defines meditation simply as:
“focusing one’s mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation”
OR
“thinking deeply about something for a long time”
To meditate on God’s word means that we study His word and ruminate it through our mind. We ponder or think about it deeply, we understand what it says and the context it was used and how it can be applied in our lives. Then we repeat this over and over again.
When we do this repeatedly, the word begins to sink in deeply and take root in our hearts and mind, so that even when the storms of life come, we are not shaken because of the deep root planted. We also know when and how to apply it to any given circumstance.
Tip: If you study a scripture to meditate on and do not yet have full understanding of it, it may be difficult to meditate on it. I advise studying the full chapter of that verse, studying a different or multiple translations and praying to the Holy Spirit for understanding.
10 Powerful Scriptures to Meditate on Daily:
Isaiah 41:10: (NIV)
“So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”.
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
“But those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.”
Romans 6:14-16 (NKJV)
“14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!
16 Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness?
Psalms 18:2 (NIV)
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Psalms 30: 2-3 (NIV)
“2 Lord my God, I called to you for help,
and you healed me.
3 You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;
you spared me from going down to the pit.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV)
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Psalm 46:1-3 (NLT)
“1 God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
2 So we will not fear when earthquakes come
and the mountains crumble into the sea.
3 Let the oceans roar and foam.
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!”
Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Jeremiah 29:11-13
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Tip: You can start off with 3–5 scriptures from the above list to meditate on daily. Once the scriptures have taken root in your mind, pick and move to the next batch of scriptures.
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