Shalom Family!

  This weeks meditation is a follow up to the last meditation.  Whereas the last meditation was an exercise in discernment of yourself, actions, and mental impulses, in-order to determine the sins you struggle with, how to mitigate their impulses and remain in the Holy Spirit(Link here >>Flesh V.S The Spirit...)  This exercise is intended to center  your mind upon that which will ensure you remain in the Holy Spirit, in-order that ALL your actions may bear her fruits!

The last meditation was upon our actions, this meditation is for the governing of our minds.  Just as smoke proceeds fire, rain drops before a storm, contention before a brawl-  Thought proceeds action, will proceeds performance…

Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.–2Corinthians 8:11

If we aren’t careful or conscious of the thoughts we permit into our mind, our actions will be of an evil performance, defiling and uprooting the very faith by which we believe.  Remember we are known by our fruits wether they be good, or wether they be evil…

But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.  For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:– Mathew 15:18

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life— Proverbs 4:23

  When examining the above precepts, what we can grasp is that the will of your mind and contents of your thoughts, ultimately determines your behavioral actions.  Its obvious that when the Messiah referenced “Murders, adulteries, fornications, ect…”  He was referring to our deeds in the flesh ( Our deeds give insight to the spirit which is ruling us, much like symptoms diagnosis your sickness…but they don’t cure the disease.  For further insight upon identifying actions Click Here>> Flesh V.S The Spirit )– However emphasis must be placed upon his point that these proceed first from wicked thoughts in our minds!!  Reaffirming that actions are a result of our thoughts.  If you notice; many of the actions that come from a wicked heart are characteristics of the Flesh, discussed in our previous meditation.  Now that we can identify the symptoms, in this meditation we are moving on to the cure!!  We must keep our minds with all diligence because Eternal Life is dependent upon it.

  As always we’ll begin our meditative exercise, with preparing our body, thoughts, and minds.  Remember in my exercises I focus on posture, breathing, and precepts- Using “The Three Stages” of perpetual thought our minds operate in(Concentration, Contemplation, Meditation.. Or simply put Focus, Study, and Reflect.  If you have not read my previous blog on this process & how I suggest you mediate Click Here>>  What is Meditation & Musing???.)

  Now that our minds are prepared, body is at ease, lets take control of those raging thoughts!!   Christ came for our minds, our thoughts, & our hearts that we’ll be received in him.   In-order to take more control over our actions we must love him with all our heart mind, and soul  “The First & Greatest Commandment“(For meditation in this commandment Click Here>> Meditating In Commandments Prt 1.)  Identifying our actions may help us diagnosis our spiritual challenges, but symptom diagnosis alone isn’t the cure to be whole in Christ.  Christ said he would not leave us comfortless, or without instruction-  So within The Most High word which Christ comes in the volume of, we can extract guidance on how to uproot our mental ailments all together!!  When afflicted with Cancer, its less profitable for us to incessantly radiate our entire body(killing both GOOD & bad cells), than to begin to learn how the cancer got there in the first place.

Well, the evils of our mind are entry points by which the cancerous actions of murder, adultery, fornications, witchcrafts, drunkenness, ect.. derive.  We will uproot, and practice curing this illness via the nutritious diet of The Lords Precepts.   This is our Concentration/Focus stage by which we memorize precepts to prep our minds for the next stage.   Memorize the following precepts however you’d like, but i’ll provide an excerpt of my memorization technique in a former blog, then following the excerpt  will be the precepts we’ll memorize AKA the focus of this mediation…

In my meditations I focus on precept, posture, and breathing.  I begin by finding a set of precepts, or commands that I’d like to practice with..

  1. I find a comfortable position whether siting our laying down (you wanna be comfortable, not so comfortable you fall asleep)

  2. Notice and relax any tension in my body

  3.  Concentrate on reading the precepts multiple times (with the intention of committing them to memory)

  4. I begin by taking a deep breath through my nose 3 times ( holding for 7sec, then slowly exhaling for 7secs each breath)

  5. I recite the precept out-loud 7 times( with a breath like the first 3 b/t each recitation)

  6.   I then do the same process 7 times, but this time saying the precepts only in my mind. –“What is Meditation & Musing???“

OK!!! Now apply this technique for the below precepts…

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus(Yashaya Hebrew).  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.—Philippians 4:7-8

  With these precepts firmly imprinted upon you mind via Concentration/Focus.  The next step is to delve deeper, Contemplate/Study the precept.  It’s never enough to accept anything at face value, a wise man look well to his going, and the light of understanding brightens the eyes!!  Sure we’re doing well, we know our Lord, our redeemer, our salvation- We open our bibles and read them, we are developing and perfecting the gift of memory, which the Holy Spirit liberally gives and is always a testament that she’s working with us from our Father in heaven- However what are these precepts actually trying to make known to you??  We serve a living power, which means these are living words!!  The scripture said: keep your heart/mind with ALL diligence because your life depends on it, and behold!!! Our beloved brother Paul through Christ says The Most High’s peace in Christ SHALL KEEP OUR MINDS, then goes on to command us upon the prescription necessary to retain The Most High’s peace in our minds.  Coincidence??  I think not, all scripture is for reproof, correction, and instruction to be thoroughly furnished unto all good fruits of service in Christ.   We’ll contemplate/study this prescription given by Paul to heal the disease previously diagnosed by the symptoms of our last meditation. 

  A pure, simple, single mind is essential to The Most High GOD, not only because it’s the Greatest Commandment- It’s because this is also how he hears our prayers!!  Just as we wouldn’t go into war without armor, we shouldn’t come before the throne of The Living Power with a double mind…

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.—James 4:8

 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.— James 1:6-7

  For this Study stage, i’ve assisted you by providing below the 8 definitions of what Paul prescribes us to think upon continually(Like the previous blog “Flesh V.S spirit“), that you  may contemplate their meanings, that we may then usher in the last & final stage of our exercise…Meditation/Reflection.

  • TRUE(G227)

alēthēs

al-ay-thace’

From G1 (as a negative particle) and G2990; true (as not concealing): – true, truly, truth.

  • HONEST(G4586)

  • σεμνός

  • semnos

  • sem-nos’

  • From G4576; venerable, that is, honorable: – grave, honest.

  • JUST(G1342)

  • δίκαιος

  • dikaios

  • dik’-ah-yos

  • From G1349; equitable (in character or act); by implication innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively): – just, meet, right (-eous).

  • PURE(G53)

  • ἁγνός

  • hagnos

  • hag-nos’

  • From the same as G40; properly clean, that is, (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect: – chaste, clean, pure

  • LOVELY(G4375)

  • προσφιλής

  • prosphilēs

  • pros-fee-lace’

  • From a presumed compound of G4314 and G5368; friendly towards, that is, acceptable: – lovely.

  • GOOD REPORT(G2163)

  • εὔφημος

  • euphēmos

  • yoo’-fay-mos

  • From G2095 and G5345; well spoken of, that is, reputable: – of good report.

  • VIRTUE(G703)

  • ἀρέτη

  • aretē

  • ar-et’-ay

  • From the same as G730; properly manliness (valor), that is, excellence (intrinsic or attributed): – praise, virtue.

  • PRAISE(G1868)

  • ἔπαινος

  • epainos

  • ep’-ahee-nos

  • From G1909 and the base of G134; laudation; concretely a commendable thing: – praise.

Remember this stage your soaking up as much details, insight, and knowledge upon the precepts as you can get!  So gather examples of people in the Bible that fit the above↑↑↑ definitions, look up history (i.e David was notorious for his Praise, Abraham always had a Good Report, Moses was Just of all men, Isaiah’s Honesty, ect..) discover what hardships, experiances, motivations molded these mental qualities they’re known for… Have fun with it!!  I’m just giving ideas but the central point of contemplation is to study.  preparing you for the final stage…

    Final Stage!!  I want you to Meditate/Reflect on all the insight gathered.  In mind repeat the precepts memorized from Concentration Stage, call to memory the definitions, examples and all that you gathered in the Contemplation Stage-  I want you to take all that light, understanding, & discipline from the previous two stages to condense it into one quiet sit in… Just let go!  Let your mind be assured and directed.  Use it to examine yourselves more deeply, in all aspects of your life how does this address you?  How can you sincerely keep these kind of thoughts on your mind?  When do you most frequently find your mind keeping these thoughts? (time, place, ect..Journal these things after if you’d like.)  Rather than emotionally react to any given situation first filter your thoughts through these 8 thoughts, to keep your power with you always!  For example: 1. A woman/Man you’re interested in entices you for casual sexual relations; rather then react thereby committing fornication, or adultery … consider are thoughts She/He triggers within you Pure, & of Good Report… 2. A brother/sisters is slandering your name; rather then be contentious/prideful in your thoughts thinking about how you’ll confront them or pay them back; consider is what i’m thinking now of truth, or just?  Regardless of their intent & delivery Is there some honesty in what they’re saying about you… Its your time now, make the meditation your own, I only assisted by pointing your mind to a location of reflection… Discovery is now between you and The Most High God, become alive, let the spirit work with your conscious without hypocrisy, and in obedience.  Let Yashaya Hamashiach (Jesus Christ Hebrew name) reign in your mind.

 Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water; but an understanding man will draw it out.— Proverbs 20:5

  I hope you enjoyed the blog, please stay tuned for further meditative blogs/ spiritual exercises –  If there was anything profitable, or good that you received of the this blog…ALL PRAISES TO THE MOST HIGH AHAYAH IN YASHAYA NAME!!  That’s strictly him, attribute none of his glory to me.   If this was offensive to you, and perceived as stumbling-block to faith… Salachya (forgive me) that sin is upon me and can be attributed to my own iniquity/shortcomings.  Thawadah(Thank you) for reading.   Please do comment, & share.   To subscribe or donate, see links at the bottom of the page ↓↓↓

Shalom(Peace)!