A few days ago, I suddenly understood contemplation in a way that is new to me. I saw that no special techniques of any kind are needed, because even whilst we are waiting for God, wordlessly, perhaps even despairingly, we are already one with God.
The phrase, “Waiting in God’s womb”, burst into my mind as a new definition of contemplation. For me, this means that that no matter what we experience, every aspect of our intention is shared with, and by, our amazing God.
Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act (Psalm 37:7; NLT).
Contemplation:
Waiting in God’s womb.
Contemplation:
Merging with God’s love.
Contemplation:
Sharing in God’s joy.
Contemplation:
Resting in God’s peace.
You will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand (Philippians 4:7; NLT).
References
Will I, who causes others to give birth, not also give birth myself, says the Lord? Will I, who bestows generation upon others, be barren myself, says the Lord your God? (Isaiah 66:9; CPDV).
You deserted the Rock, who fathered you; you forgot the God who gave you birth (Deuteronomy 32:18; NIV).
Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from eternity to eternity, you are God (Psalm 90:2; CSB).
The LORD is in his holy Temple (Habakkuk 2:20; NLT).
Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28; NLT).