After I gave my life to Christ in my late teens, every day I wrote on an index card a verse of Scripture that seemed to have special significance to me. Throughout the day, I pulled out the card to memorize it and meditate on its meaning. I literally meditated on God’s Word until it became a part of me. During my first few years as a new Christian, I memorized hundreds of verses of Scripture this way. Paul the apostle tells us we are to meditate on “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— think about such things” (Phil. 4:8). Through meditating on the truth of the Word of God, we begin to think like God thinks. “Blessed is the man, whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night” (Ps. 1:2).
Learning to think like God thinks
About the Author: Larry Kreider
Larry Kreider is the founder of DOVE International, a worldwide network of churches in 26 nations. He is the author of more than 40 books. A featured speaker at conferences and churches, he travels extensively, training and mentoring Christian leaders globally. Larry and his wife, LaVerne, live in Lititz, PA, USA. Read about Larry or catch up on Larry’s blog.
Larry,
A timely message as part of your legacy.