Description
In the seventeenth century, English Puritan pastors frequently urged their congregations to practice the spiritual discipline of meditating on God and Scripture. Today, much of evangelical Christianity has either forgotten or grown indifferent to this practice. In God’s Battle Plan for the Mind, Pastor David Saxton makes a compelling case for the vital importance of personal meditation, urging believers to take up this discipline for themselves. Yet his work is not his own invention—he has carefully studied the writings of the Puritans, distilling their wisdom on meditation into a practical guide. Building on their profound insights, Saxton explains how to meditate on divine truth and offers practical advice for shaping our thoughts in a God-honoring way throughout the day. Drawing from the Puritans’ deep theological wisdom, this book provides a roadmap for experiencing the joy of true biblical meditation.
Table of Contents:
- Recovering the Joy of Biblical Meditation
- Counterfeit Forms of Meditation
- What Is Biblical Meditation?
- Spontaneous Meditation in Daily Life
- Intentional Meditation
- How to Meditate on Scripture
- Key Moments for Meditation
- Selecting Topics for Meditation
- Why Meditation Matters
- The Blessings of Meditation
- Obstacles to Meditation
- Cultivating a Habit of Meditation
Conclusion: Meditation and the Pursuit of Godliness
