Become New with John Ortberg 39. Step 11: How Meditation Can Lead to Hearing From God | John Ortberg
Mar 6, 2025
Discover how meditation can deepen your spiritual journey and enhance your connection with God. The discussion contrasts meditation with rumination, emphasizing its transformative power. Learn about the importance of mindfulness and how intentional thoughts can reshape your brain. Through intriguing examples, including the practices of Abba Pambo and research on London cab drivers, listeners are invited to explore the profound effects of meditation on perception and divine engagement.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
True Meditation Focus
- Meditation involves delighting in and reflecting on God's character, love, and creation, not just rules.
- It can include enjoying nature or simple things as a way to connect with God.
Meditation: Uplifting or Detrimental
- Everyone meditates, but content varies; it can uplift or drag down.
- Awareness of what we meditate on is key to spiritual direction.
Meditation vs Rumination
- Meditation differs from rumination by promoting awareness and mental freedom.
- Faith-backed meditation expands consciousness rather than denying reality.
