Meditation

Meditation: What does it mean?

"The secret to being a wise person is to meditate on God's Word daily, not just read it. Jim Downing taught me how to do this over 30 years ago when I was a teenager, and it radically shaped my life and ministry. Through meditation on God's Word, I learned God's answers to life's most important questions: Why am I here? What is my purpose in life? What did God design me for? It's all in the Word."
--Dr. Rick Warren, pastor and author of The Purpose-Driven Church and The Purpose-Driven Life

"Jim Downing's life proves that regular 'time out' for feeding our souls is the secret of spiritual impact. He has opened his private treasure chest in Meditation, a small book every serious disciple-maker needs to sift through. Its gems are worth the time."
--Jeanne Hendricks, author of A Mother's Legacy

To many Christians, the word "meditation" conjures up images of Eastern mysticism and New Age nonsense. But meditation on the right topic--God's word--is one of the ways we get to know Him best.

In John 15, Jesus commanded His disciples to abide in Him--to share His very life--and He promised He would share theirs. He also promised that if they did, they would be fruitful. The Word of God suggest three ways in which modern-day disciples can share in the life of Jesus: through the mind in meditation, through the affections in communion, and through the will in choosing and obeying.

In this Navigator classic, Jim Downing explores each of these, giving practical instruction and encouragement to all who wish to have a more abiding relationship with the Lord.

About the author:
After a 24-year Navy career, Jim Downing served on staff with The Navigators for 27 years in many capacities, including deputy president and chairman of the board of directors.

Jim and Morena, his wife of 60 years, live in Colorado Springs, where Jim ministers with The Navigators' Collegiate Ministry.

96 pages

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