If your first reaction to the title of the post was, “my kids… meditate… yah right!” Then we are in the same place. This spiritual discipline will not be natural and should not be forced or it may feel more like a punishments. Yet, I think it is worth taking time to explore a simple view of what meditation is and how it might benefit our kids. In the comments section below I would love to hear any suggestions you have as to how this might be practically played out in the life of your family.
Meditation is rolling over a passage of scripture or an attribute of God in your mind. I have heard it said that if you can worry you can meditate, and I know most of us have no problem worrying. I think during meditation it is important to be in a place that you can be alone and quiet. I know that I am way to easily distracted to try to focus my mind on God when I am in a busy or noisy place.
This practice of getting alone, being quiet, and focusing on God can be a life line for our children. In this world we feel the need and have the ability to constantly be connected. So, disconnected time to be alone with God and our thoughts will be a skill that can feed our souls and our children’s souls as well.
Where do I start? Here are my suggestions.
Have your kids start by spending 3- 5 minutes once a week alone and quiet reading over a verse like this. Psalm 46:10a, “Be still, and know that I am God;”
As your kids read (quietly or silently) have them shift the emphasis on different words in their minds.
(example)
“Be still, and know that I am God;”
“Be still, and know that I am God;”
“Be still, and know that I am God;”
“Be still, and know that I am God;”
“Be still, and know that I am God;”
“Be still, and know that I am God;”
“Be still, and know that I am God;”
“Be still, and know that I am God;”
I am going to give this try. I will let you know how it goes. I would love to hear your stories and suggestions as well. Comment below.
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