The word meditation has recently been extensively associated with one specific meaning (related to awareness, mindfulness, attention). Some people even associate this word with a specific meditation technique. However, in general, the word 'meditate' has a broader meaning. It means 'to engage in contemplation or reflection' [1]. Depend on the philosophies and aims of meditation, teachers or leaders might teach different ways of meditation.
In the bible, we can also find the word meditation. The meaning there is close to contemplation, deliberation, or reflection. For example:
But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night - Psalm 1:2 (NLT)
O God, we meditate on Your unfailing love as we worship in your Temple. - Psalm 48:9 (NLT)
The practice of meditation can be in many forms, for example, during praying, worshiping, sermon-listening, or bible-reading. Do not forget to take time to meditate upon God.
[1] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditate
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