Is meditating harmful?

This message from Lynn is so profound it has been copied as a quote. 

      I used to meditate daily. It was my firm belief this was the best way to reach your higher self and glean insight. It was meditation that helped us to find answers and allowed us to find inner truth. I've personally recommended this practice to hundreds of people. 

As I started to become more in-line with the Lord, I've realized that our New Age approach of meditating may not be the best route to find answers. The practice of meditating involves setting mental protection and opening or relaxing your mind to allow information to flow freely. Most times the protection involves visualizing light (and remember Lucifer is the light bearer, so that in and of itself is a red flag). When in this open state of consciousness one cannot be certain who or what is planting these thoughts or ideas I admit, I've had very positive experiences with meditation, but I also know that satan is a deceiver and could be enticing you to continue to open your mind so one day when he sees fit he can hijack your headspace.

The bible actually does mention meditation. Psalm 1:2: “But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” What people may not realize is when this was written it refers to pondering over God's words. Meditation meant to ponder the word of God day and night, not opening your mind to any being nearby. The New Age philosophy took that meaning and shifted it making people's minds vulnerable to attack.

I've then heard the stance that prayer is like meditation. In both instances you are focused, have intent and at times have a vulnerable mindset. Even though true statements, they are very different. Meditation sets a protection (again, most times with visualizing light - we remember who is associated to light) and prayer focuses on faith in God and Jesus Christ.

Ever since I've realized this truth, I quit meditating, but I do pray and often take time to focus on gratitude. I've had more happen and seen PROFOUND changes since I adopted this philosophy. I go to the Source (God) and stay clear of false idols.

 

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