Meditation is crucial for believers today. In our culture we are inundated by worldly values and godless priorities. Unless we guard our heart, it will slowly begin to accept these unrighteousness standards. Therefore, we should discipline ourselves to meditate upon God’s Word daily, focusing our attention on His character and His ways. This involves prayerfully reading Scripture, being silent before the Lord so we can hear from Him, and applying Biblical truth to our lives. Distractions take away from our ability to focus, so it is necessary to set aside a time when we can be still and listen. God focused meditation: (a) quiets our spirits and provides an avenue for God to purify our hearts; (b) develops a hunger for the Word, so we can gain deeper understanding of Jesus and a greater sense of His power; (c) improves our discernment about God’s direction for our life; and (d) sharpens our awareness of His presence. Meditation may involve a small sacrifice, of rising earlier or giving up free time during the day, but living a Christ-centered life, filled with peace and joy, depends upon our commitment to focus our mind and heart on Him regularly. Are you willing to discipline yourself to set aside time each day?  – Joshua 1:6-8