SPIRITUAL RHYTHMS
Spiritual Rhythms are the of receiving God’s that results in . Rhythms are not so much a ____________ of growth, but a to growth.
Meditation involves:
1. Emptying yourself to the ____________ and of the world.
2. Filling yourself with the and of God. Meditation is the ability to God’s voice and His Word. (Psalm 1:1-3)
OT references: (Genesis 24:63; Psalm 63:6; Psalm 119; Psalm 145, Joshua 1:8)
OT references/examples: (Life of Jesus; Paul (Colossians 3:16)
Where do we start?
1. . a. Breadth leads to ______________; depth to ___________________. b. Scheduling considerations: i. . ii. . 2. .
Other thoughts:
1. Meditation will have limited value if the of your heart is not right.
2. Prayer for the help is a vital part of the practice.
3. Unless you believe meditation will be to you, you probably won’t persist.
4. Meditation requires a measure of discipline to sit before God. 5. A significant hindrance will be .
Basic steps:
1. Find a place. 2. Open your time with . 3. Start . 4. the text. 5. the text. 6. ________________ anything. 7. Conclude by giving .