The practice of meditation was a command given by the Lord to Joshua after the death of Moses. This can be seen in Joshua 1:8.
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. It is an exercise of the mind which improves the overall performance of the body like any other bodily exercise. In this case, God was asking Joshua to redirect His thoughts on the books of the law (God-given word, commandments). However meditation is an exercise which is very beneficial to the body of every human, especially when the focus is placed on things as powerful as the Words of God, His plans for mankind or His good will for the believer.
Meditation is one of the godly exercises that we must practice for a life of dominion, productivity and good health. Working out our minds keeps our bodies fit. This exercise is a vital activity for every child of God, and its power cannot be overemphasized. Many times we remember to exercise all other parts of our physical bodies except our minds.
In a world of daily stress, anxieties and expectation, the human mind can often come under a lot of pressure which directly makes us less positive. Meditation has a profound, rich and calming effect on the human body. Meditation can be enjoyed by anyone and guarantees that you will feel stronger in everyday life. Here are five simple reasons why meditation is an important physical exercise.
5 Mind Blowing Benefits of Meditation
(Especially on God’s Word and His good will for you;)
- It makes you happier and Happiness Improves Physical Health:
Meditation causes the pituitary gland in our brain to secrete endorphins that help elevate mood and have a positive effect on the whole body. It also alters brain activity to enhance the area associated with positive emotional experiences. Now meditating on God’s precepts builds our faith. As the bible says, Faith comes by hearing. And the presence of faith takes away anxiety which is unhealthy.
2.Reduces stress;
Endorphins also act as a means of reducing stress levels in the brain; so by meditating you can stop worrying about the little things in life and concentrate on the exploration of yourself and the promotion of hopeful feelings. This exercise is very beneficial to the body.
3.Improves sleep
Scientific studies have shown that those who meditate enhance their slow wave sleep pattern, which can help fight insomnia. Furthermore, focussing the mind on mental and physical processes will aid relaxation and consequently, sleep as common with all other physical exercises.
4.Lowers blood pressure:
Research has also shown that meditation can reduce blood pressure, both in the short term and later in life. By decreasing psychological stress and increasing coping ability, blood pressure decreases, helping you pursue a healthier life.
- Relieves Pain:
Long term practise of meditation can lead to physical changes in the brain that help alter the perception of pain. Those who meditate will experience lower pain sensitivity. Mindfulness, a result of meditation, can also help those who suffer chronic pain come to terms.
All of the benefits of meditation listed combine to help you become a healthier person. Reducing blood pressure, anxiety and depression helps you to handle pain and illness better and as an individual you can expect to become calmer and more centred, which will help you process decisions that lead to a healthy, long and fulfilled life.
Meditation is often overlooked as a genuine way to improve the quality of our health but the reasons listed demonstrate that it should be embraced. Pastor Chris Oyakilome says “Through meditation, our spirits are conditioned to the influence and atmosphere of the Holy Ghost for whatever the Spirits plan is for our lives at a particular point in time.”
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