#meditating on the Bible

[chicagognosis]

Spiritual discipline is what awakens us to divine reality, not belief.

Gnosis signifies knowledge from experience. Gnosticism, as a field of study, pertains to all the ancient schools of mysteries from both East and West, whose scriptures encompass the practical science of awakening consciousness. Gnosis is not isolated to the first Christians, but permeates all times, cultures, and spaces, for while consciousness is universal, the means of expressing such experiential wisdom of the divine is temporal and idiosyncratic to the language, mentality, and needs of a particular society.

Gnosis is what we have verified through experience and experimentation, predicated upon practical methods and personal effort. It is never the product of a belief system, of adopting a religious or mystical attitude, demeanor, or behavior. It is never achieved through attendance, adherence to, or acceptance from a group, by believing in doctrine or creed. It is the flowering and natural unfolding of the soul, which is created and developed when the proper causes and conditions have been met.

Just as there are laws that govern the physical universe, so too are there spiritual laws, causes, and methods to originate the soul: the awakening of the consciousness.

Therefore, the Greek term γνῶσις gnosis is synonymous with genuine faith. Faith has nothing to do with belief, with accepting or rejecting a concept in the mind or upholding a sentiment in the heart. Faith is what we know from facts, from witnessing and understanding reality. Belief takes no effort to foster or develop, whereas the awakening of consciousness and divine experience requires tremendous discipline and the application of spiritual works.

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[angeltreasure]

“I can’t hear God.” Every time you hear scripture at church, on the radio, in your car, reading your Bible study, touching braille Bible verses, listening from your Bible in a year podcast, etc—— God is speaking to you. The Bible is the living Word: and the living Word is God.

#God #Bible #Christianity #Catholicism #Orthodox #little meditations

[brothernick]

#panentheism #meditation #philosophy #spirituality #enlightenment #mindfulmeditation #mantra #advaita #illumination #mysticism #jesus #gnostic christianity #orthodox christianity #catholic #god #abba #yahweh #nonduality #nondualism #oneness #gnostic #gnosis #universalism #unitarian #gospel #bible

[artthatgivesmefeelings]

Willem Key (Flemish, c.1515-1568) Saint Jérôme méditant la Bible, ca.1565-70 Musée du Louvre

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[justana0kguy]

2024 APRIL 02 Easter Tuesday

"I'm not far from you; I am the God that is so close (cf. Dt 4,7), the word in your mouth and in your heart. And what could be closer to man than his heart? It was there, deep within, that all those who found me discovered me. Because what is outside only concerns sight. My works are real, and yet remain fragile and passing; While I, their creator, I live deep in pure hearts."

~ Anonymous monastic meditations on the passion and the resurrection, #38

#Easter #Easter Tuesday #bible #gospel #further reading #Anonymous monastic meditations on the passion and the resurrection #God #Lord #Jesus #Jesus Christ #Christ #not far from you #word in mouth and heart #creator lives #pure hearts

[mysticalblizzardcolor]

#God #The Bible #Jesus #Krishna #The Lord #Meditations

[thejsacco]

Enough Self Improvement

Our world is always imploring us to improve. You need to have a better physique, create some new skills so that you don’t get left behind, improve your relationships, your spirituality, learn a new language, or manage your money better. Here is the thing; the list is endless and 90% of the investment you make reading or taking classes in self improvement is pretty much worthless. Why do we get on…

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[dress-this-way]

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!   Let your gentle spirit be known to all people.  The Lord is near. ~ Philippians 4:4-5, NASB

Graphics Source:  Week Sixteen – 2023 DFMD Scripture Meditation Challenge - Dressed for My Day

#rejoice #Lord #scripture #Bible verses #meditation #rejoice in the lord #gentle spirit #the lord is near #Philippians

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

Blessed is the Man

1 Happy is the man who does not go in the company of sinners, or take his place in the way of evil-doers, or in the seat of those who do not give honour to the Lord. 2 But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and whose mind is on his law day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, which gives its fruit at the right time, whose leaves will ever be green; and he will do well in all his undertakings. 4 The evil-doers are not so; but are like the dust from the grain, which the wind takes away. 5 For this cause there will be no mercy for sinners when they are judged, and the evil-doers will have no place among the upright, 6 Because the Lord sees the way of the upright, but the end of the sinner is destruction. — Psalm 1 | Bible in Basic English (BBE) The Bible in Basic English is in the public domain. Cross References: Genesis 24:63; Genesis 39:2-3; Deuteronomy 33:29; Numbers 24:6; Joshua 1:8; Job 19:29; Job 21:18; Psalm 5:5; Psalm 25:5; Matthew 3:12; John 10:14; 1 Corinthians 8:3

#blessed #man #delight #law #meditation #Scriptures #shun #scoffers #Psalm 1 #Book of Psalms #Old Testament #BBE #Bible in Basic English

[amitdass-44]

#bible #hinduism #religion #meditation #divination #branding #spirituality #commercial #business #godmorningthursday #godmorningwednesday #Facts_About_EasterSundayKabir Is God

[albertfinch]

RE-ORDERING OUR PRIORITIES

1 Corinthians 6:20  - "For you were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's."

We must allow each day to truly become a new day. We deliberately position ourselves to make the most of the new day, leaving the failures and disappointments of yesterday behind. We focus on the scriptures that have to do with our Christ identity as part of our morning meditation and affirmation.

As each new day begins, you take a position spiritually to preserve and protect the sanctity of life in the Spirit.

Choose to make God your first priority in life. Sanctity means: holiness or sacredness. We are not our own.

Believers will finally find their CALLING in Christ who have not known what to do or where they fit. God will open their eyes to possibilities both spiritually and naturally. Many will no longer see themselves as misfits but will begin to see how truly unique and special they are in the context of their divine DESTINY.

Wherever your focus has been on external things, God wants to do an internal work of reordering your priorities to align with the importance of life in the Spirit. Each day presents opportunities to put God first—to get connected and stay connected. Then, He will direct every, single step as you find the life and GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE you were meant to have.

ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY

#jesus #calling #destiny #purpose #bible #devotional #daily word #revelation #inspiration #holy spirit #affirmation #meditation

[chicagognosis]

Get spiritual help from Melchizedek this Saturday, January 13th at the 13th hour:

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[angeltreasure]

Not only humans were given free will but also the angels—— to think way before time was a thing, my guardian angel (with high probability) stood face to face with Lucifer when Lucifer repeated as he did to the others “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” (Isaiah 14:13-14), asking if he would join Lucifer’s side. Recognizing Lucifer for what he truly was, my guardian angel used his free will and said no to evil, and that he chooses to serve God alone and he would be willing to become a guardian to one of God’s human creations no matter how long the wait would be…..That’s probably what happened to your guardian angel too. Wow—how’s that for your morning coffee?

#little meditations #Bible study #guardian angels #angels #Lucifer #Satan #Bible #Heaven #good vs evil

[leonieanderson]

Psalm 37. [25-26]KJV

I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

#bible devotions #inspiration #love quotes #god is faithful #god #subdayvibes #prayer 🙏🏿 #meditation

[fierysword]

Bible Verses to Meditate On While Surrounded By Nature

“...“Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the Eternal One.” (Jeremiah 23:24)

“In God we live and move and have our being... We are God’s offspring” (Acts 17:28)

“...The earth is full of God’s unfailing love.” (Psalm 33:5)

“The earth is filled with Your loving devotion” (Psalm 119:64)

“Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain You” (1 Kings 8:27)

“Does the rain have a father? Who has begotten the drops of dew? From whose womb does the ice emerge? Who gives birth to the frost from heaven, when the waters become hard as stone and the surface of the deep is frozen?” (Job 38:28-30)

“How many are Your works, Eternal One! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.” (Psalm 104:24)*

“When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground.” (Psalm 104:30)

“[Wisdom] pervades and penetrates all things... Though she is but one, she can do all things, and while remaining in herself, she renews all things.” (Wisdom 7:24,27)

“...In him all things hold together.” (Col 1:17)

“In God’s hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” (Job 12:10)

“The Eternal One is good to all: And God's tender mercies are over all God's works.” (Psalm 145:9)

“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.” (Matthew 10:29)

*Psalm 104 in general is good for nature meditation

#verses to meditate on #creation spirituality #christian mysticism #bible verses about nature

[myworldonly]

Daily Blog v3

College is doing great, significantly since I dropped 2 old classes and replaced them with types I know I want. I'm going to be successful in life. I don't care how I get there but I do know I'm going to get there. As usual, I did some yoga, meditated, and did some bible reading. I feel refreshed and ready for the day. I have been listening to affirmations like crazy and it feels good. In the morning, during the day, before and after class, in the shower, and during my sleep. I can feel my mindset changing. The gears are turning and I know everything is going to start falling into place if it hasn't already. I have no limiting beliefs. I can manifest anything I want, no logic needed.

#affirmation #love yourself #college #bible study #blog post #meditation #spiritual