Book Review: God's Battle Plan for the Mind by David W. Saxton

Most Pastors in churches today, encourage their congregations in spiritual disciplines. The most you will hear in a sermon are prayer, memorizing a verse or two, and even journaling. One discipline that seems to be neglected is meditation. Biblical meditation is a lost art in the modern church.

Some have this idea that meditation is some new age thing where you try to empty your mind, which Biblical meditation is the exact opposite. Back in the days of the Puritans, they strongly encourage their congregations in the discipline of Biblical meditation. David W. Saxton takes a look at what Biblical meditation is as the Puritans taught in his book, God's Battle Plan for the Mind.The book begins with the purpose of rediscovering the joy of Biblical meditation. When Christians talks about meditating on the Bible, we mean fill your minds with God's Word unlike some mysticism that says empty your mind.

Saxton also give the definition of meditation from the Puritans such as Thomas Watson and John Ball. Saxton goes to explain what are the reasons and benefits for Biblical meditation. There is one chapter that I found a little odd at first, which is meditating on certain subjects. Saxton talks such things to meditate on the glories of heaven and overcoming sin. All of these things keep pointing us to the Bible which is where gives us a glimpse of heaven and the power to overcome sin.

Some of you might think this is a book that might be over your heads, however, this is book is not for super educated. It is simple and easy to read for those who want a better understanding. There are not many resources on Biblical meditation. I am now thankful there is one where it points to the Bible and teachings from the past that will help Christians understand the appropriate way to meditate on the Bible.

Thanks Reformation Heritage Books for letting me review this book.