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The Surprising Truth About Meditation

Most people today are familiar with the word meditation. I see it all the time. It has EXPLODED onto the culture like a plague. It shows up in wellness apps, corporate retreats, and even schools. We shouldnt be surprised, as there are ever increasing demands for our time, money, and attention. But here’s the thing: Christian meditation is not the same as secular meditation. And knowing the difference can reshape the way you handle stress and focus as a professional.

What Secular Meditation Does

Secular meditation often focuses on emptying the mind. The goal is detachment — letting go of thoughts until the mind quiets down. Science shows this can calm the nervous system, lower blood pressure, and reduce anxiety. But it stops short of filling the soul with truth. God never told us to empty our minds, or at least not replace it with something else. Part of this, I think is that the root of much secular mediation is non-theist, i.e. God or any deity is not in the process at all.

What Christian Meditation Does

Christian meditation is not about emptying the mind, but filling it with God’s Word. Psalm 1:2 describes the blessed person as one whose “delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night.” This isn’t about drifting away, seriously, it’s about rooting deeply. Rooting deelpy into the Source of all being. The Being of all beings. God that is in all and through all, yet is wholly transcendent and unknowable in His essence, yet knowable by heart.

When you meditate on Scripture, you’re not just calming your mind. You’re anchoring your identity, your decisions, and your peace in God Himself. Philippians 4:8 gives us the framework:
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—think about such things.”

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Why It Matters for Your Health

Neuroscientists have found that repeated meditation on positive, meaningful words reshapes the brain’s neural pathways. Christian meditation goes further, you’re not just repeating positive thoughts, you’re shaping your brain with eternal truth. This “truth” is a “Person”, and not a set of ideas, philosophies, or whatever. This practice reduces stress, improves focus, and strengthens resilience against anxiety.

A Simple Practice You Can Start Today

Here’s one you can do in less than five minutes at your desk:

1. Choose Scripture — For example, Philippians 4:8.

2. Breathe Slowly — Inhale on the first phrase: “Whatever is true...” Exhale slowly and repeat it quietly in your heart.

3. Move Through the Verse — Work phrase by phrase, linking breath with God’s Word.

4. End with Thanksgiving — Close by thanking God for renewing your mind.

Over time, this practice doesn’t just calm you down — it reshapes how you think, react, and work.