31 days, 31 questions, 31 answers - Day 4

I read an article by author, professor and theologian Don Whitney that listed 31 questions to consider for a new year. I decided that I will answer one question each day in January. Here is the fourth question, and my answer.

4.      In which spiritual discipline do you most want to make progress this year, and what will you do about it? I want to work on the discipline of meditation. By meditation, I do not mean the emptying of my mind of all things so that I am meditating on nothingness. I mean meditating on God and His word. One of the things I am trying to do this year is to focus my Bible reading on four Bible books – Proverbs, Isaiah, Matthew, and Acts. I expect that I will read these four books at least ten times this year. So, in re-reading these books, I want to slowly take the time to meditate on the words, thoughts, and commands of God in these books. I want to take the time to slow down and really reflect on His word. I also want to spend more time meditating through prayer. It is so easy for my mind to wander during times of prayer. I think about tasks I need to accomplish, or conversations I had last night, etc. I really want to become more focused on God in my prayers as I consider His character and attributes.