• A recent study of 1,646 professors of science at 21 elite
  universities in the United States found that only a third
  (549)chose the statement “ I do not believe in God” to
  describe their view. Therefore 1097 believe in the living
  God.

• A survey carried out over a decade ago through out the
  world reflect the following results:
  A poll of 2,200 UK citizen reveal 22% (484)believe In a
  personal God who created the world and hears prayers.
  But out of the 2,200 55% (1,210) prays casually.

• A survey of 10,000 people across 4 continents believe
  there is no God,(atheists) yet 30% (3,000) still prays.
Meditate: (Heb-hagah) to read quietly or to talk to
            yourself as you think. It involves
            reflecting upon God’s Word and ways
            and applying them to every area of your
            life.
  “read quietly or to talk to yourself as you think”
Ps 119:97
  O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the
  day.
  Ps 119:99
  I have more understanding than all my teachers:
  for thy testimonies are my meditation.
Ps 49:3
   3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the
  meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

Ps 19:14
  14 May the words of my mouth and the
  meditation of my heart be acceptable to
  You, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. HCSB

Ps 119:97
  97 How I love Your instruction! It is my meditation
  all day long. HCSB
“reflecting upon God’s Word”
Heb 11:1
Faith is not believing with evidence but
evidence demonstration of the unseen.
Faith makes certain of realities we do not See.

Ezra 7:10-28 (HCSB)
Ezra had determined in his heart to study the
law of the LORD, obey ⌊it⌋, and teach ⌊its⌋
statutes and ordinances in Israel.
“applying them to every area of your life.”
19 My dearly loved brothers, understand this:
  Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to
  speak, and slow to anger, 20 for man’s anger
  does not accomplish God’s righteousness.
  21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth
  and evil, humbly receive the implanted
  word, which is able to save you. 22 But be doers
  of the word and not hearers only, deceiving
  yourselves. 23 Because if anyone is a hearer of
  the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking
  at his own face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at
  himself, goes away, and immediately forgets
  what kind of man he was.
• 25 But the one who looks intently into the
  perfect law of freedom and perseveres in
  it, and is not a forgetful hearer but one who
  does ⌊good⌋ works—this person will be
  blessed in what he does. 26 If anyone thinks
  he is religious without controlling his
  tongue, then his religion is useless and he
  deceives himself. 27 Pure and undefiled
  religion before our God and Father is this: to
  look after orphans and widows in their distress
  and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
  James 1:19-27 (HCSB)
Many failed for lack of :
• Reflection/Meditation on the Word of God
• Focus and Direction 1Chronicles 12:32
• Strength (Pro 24:10 If you faint in the day of
  adversity, your strength is small)
• Observation (Ps 143:5 I remember the days
  of old; I meditate on all You have done; I reflect
  on the work of Your hands.(HCSB)
• Trust(Ps 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
  and lean not on your own understanding; in all
  your ways submit to him, and he will make your
  paths straight)
• Faith-Ability to act on the word of God even
  though there is no physical evidence yet.
• Good fellowship/friendship:
Ps 1:1-3 How happy is the man who does not follow
  the advice of the wicked or take the path
  of sinners or join a group of mockers!
  2 Instead, his delight is in the LORD’s
  instruction, and he meditates on it day and night.
  3 He is like a tree planted beside streams of water
  that bears its fruit in season and whose leaf
  does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.[
  Psalms 1:1-3 (HCSB)
James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so
  deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV)
• Meditate on the word of God
• Remind yourself the promises of God for you
• Remember the walks, ways and acts of God
  for his people especially the natural Israelites.
• Act on the word of life and promises, that is
  deposited in you
• Be cheerful, courageous, happy and joyous
• Do not be envious
• Be Mindful or Watchful
• Be prayerful

Meditation

  • 1.
    • A recentstudy of 1,646 professors of science at 21 elite universities in the United States found that only a third (549)chose the statement “ I do not believe in God” to describe their view. Therefore 1097 believe in the living God. • A survey carried out over a decade ago through out the world reflect the following results: A poll of 2,200 UK citizen reveal 22% (484)believe In a personal God who created the world and hears prayers. But out of the 2,200 55% (1,210) prays casually. • A survey of 10,000 people across 4 continents believe there is no God,(atheists) yet 30% (3,000) still prays.
  • 2.
    Meditate: (Heb-hagah) toread quietly or to talk to yourself as you think. It involves reflecting upon God’s Word and ways and applying them to every area of your life. “read quietly or to talk to yourself as you think” Ps 119:97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Ps 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
  • 3.
    Ps 49:3 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. Ps 19:14 14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. HCSB Ps 119:97 97 How I love Your instruction! It is my meditation all day long. HCSB
  • 4.
    “reflecting upon God’sWord” Heb 11:1 Faith is not believing with evidence but evidence demonstration of the unseen. Faith makes certain of realities we do not See. Ezra 7:10-28 (HCSB) Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the LORD, obey ⌊it⌋, and teach ⌊its⌋ statutes and ordinances in Israel.
  • 5.
    “applying them toevery area of your life.” 19 My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20 for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. 21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save you. 22 But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his own face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.
  • 6.
    • 25 Butthe one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but one who does ⌊good⌋ works—this person will be blessed in what he does. 26 If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, then his religion is useless and he deceives himself. 27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world. James 1:19-27 (HCSB)
  • 7.
    Many failed forlack of : • Reflection/Meditation on the Word of God • Focus and Direction 1Chronicles 12:32 • Strength (Pro 24:10 If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small) • Observation (Ps 143:5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all You have done; I reflect on the work of Your hands.(HCSB) • Trust(Ps 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight) • Faith-Ability to act on the word of God even though there is no physical evidence yet.
  • 8.
    • Good fellowship/friendship: Ps1:1-3 How happy is the man who does not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path of sinners or join a group of mockers! 2 Instead, his delight is in the LORD’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted beside streams of water that bears its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.[ Psalms 1:1-3 (HCSB) James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV)
  • 9.
    • Meditate onthe word of God • Remind yourself the promises of God for you • Remember the walks, ways and acts of God for his people especially the natural Israelites. • Act on the word of life and promises, that is deposited in you • Be cheerful, courageous, happy and joyous • Do not be envious • Be Mindful or Watchful • Be prayerful