DAILY DEVOTIONAL
April 16
Prayer and meditation
"But His delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law, He meditates day and night" - Psalm 1:2-3
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One Bible verse that speaks about prayer and meditation is Psalm 1:2-3, which says: "But His delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law, He meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever He does prospers."
This verse reminds us of the importance of meditating on God's word, which can bring us wisdom, peace, and direction in our daily lives. Just as a tree needs water to grow and thrive, our souls need the nourishment of God's word through prayer and meditation to flourish.
In our busy and often chaotic lives, it can be easy to neglect prayer and meditation. But taking time to quiet our minds and connect with God can help us find clarity, strength, and guidance for the challenges we face.
Let us make a commitment to prioritize prayer and meditation, so that we may be like trees planted by streams of water, deeply rooted in God's love and ready to bear fruit in due season. May the peace and wisdom we find in His presence give us the strength and courage to face whatever comes our way.
Pray with us
Dear God, thank You for the gift of prayer and meditation. Help us to turn to You in prayer and to find stillness in meditation, so that we may grow in our relationship with You and become more attuned to your will. Guide us to be more patient, present, and open in our daily lives, so that we may discern Your guidance and respond to Your call. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.