Yesterday, we proposed recalling the past wonders of God in our lives to fortify ourselves against tough times. The lead scripture today is in the same line but offers an additional guide. The first thing our attention is drawn to is meditating on the Word of God and the works of His hands. You can choose to meditate on the work of God in nature. This is what informed the writer of the hymn, “How Great Thou Art.” He encountered the omnipotence of God in creation. You may also choose to meditate on the work of God in your own personal life or in those who are close to you. Of course, the Word of God provides the perfect platform for constructive meditation.

“The potency of meditation is that it helps to re-channel your energy in a positive, constructive way.”

The potency of meditation is that it helps to re-channel your energy in a positive, constructive way. Instead of fretting over a problem, you think about the answer, that is, God. Meditation helps to connect your thoughts with the thoughts of God. David testified: “Unless Thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.” Psalm 119:92. Difficulties should actually be incentives for extra time in the Word and meditation. Furthermore, the writer of Psalm 77 did not only meditate on the works of God, but he also spoke of them. We might take that for confession. In meditation, spiritual matters are released into your spirit man which you should declare in positive faith confessions. The Psalmist said, “My heart was hot within me; While I was musing, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue:” (