Quotes about Meditation

A man is his tallest when he is down on his knees in prayer.

Father, according to Your Word, in his pride the wicked does not seek You; in all his thoughts there is no room for You. (Ps. 10:4) Please help me to always make room in my thoughts for You, God. Don't allow me to continue on in pride that stops me from seeking You.

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Ps. 19:14)

Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart. Jeremiah 15:16

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. Psalm 139:23

He awakens Me each morning; He awakens My ear to listen like those being instructed, Isaiah 50:4

The challenge of a tamed tongue is so great that we'd be wise to give it daily attention in prayer.

Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 2 Timothy 2:7

I have found, however, that I sense more power in prayer when I speak them out loud.

I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.

I will meditate on Your precepts and think about Your ways. I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. Psalm 119:15—16

For me, prayer is not so much me setting out a shopping list of requests for God to consider as it is a way of 'keeping company with God.'