# The Christian Meditation Journal ![rw-book-cover](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jhxEaeb7L._SY160.jpg) ## Metadata - Author: [[Rhonda Jones]] - Full Title: The Christian Meditation Journal - Category: #books ## Highlights - No one is immune to tragedy or pain, but suffering is an option. We suffer when we carry our pain instead of releasing it and wholeheartedly putting our trust and faith in God. ([Location 125](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07YMXTKB8&location=125)) - We go within by quieting our minds, stilling our bodies, opening our hearts, and dwelling in God’s divine presence. In simplest terms, this is Christian meditation. ([Location 131](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07YMXTKB8&location=131)) - Christian meditation brings awareness to what’s going on inside of our heads, so we can begin to challenge the thoughts and beliefs that may be keeping us stuck. ([Location 187](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07YMXTKB8&location=187)) - Heavenly Father help me to relinquish control of my life to you. This walk-through life should not be burdensome or a constant struggle, but filled with your love, peace, and joy, as I live in alignment with you. Father teach me how to decrease so that your Spirit can have greater influence and authority in my life. I desire that you do the work, and I simply join in and follow. Amen. ([Location 283](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07YMXTKB8&location=283))