Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 13 November 2025 (In Touch) Thursday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: The Key to Hearing God
TODAY’S SCRPTURE: Psalms 19:7-14
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.
10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned; In keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults.
13 Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins; Let them not rule over me; Then I will be blameless, And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.
Meditation means different things to different people. For some, it is a time of introspection and self-empowerment. To Christians, however, meditation has an altogether different meaning. Simply put, it is the practice of thinking about God in all of His fullness and asking questions like …Â
- Who is God?
- How does He work in my life?
- What does Scripture say about Him?
- How has He shown faithfulness to me?
When we meditate on God’s Word with a goal of knowing Him better, His Spirit will direct our thinking. Often, the discipline will include wrestling with spiritual principles, which the Lord uses to build a firm foundation in our life. It may even involve a time of repentance, as He reveals truth and moves us to yearn for a Christ-centered mindset (Romans 12:1-2). Meditation could also lead to healing if God shows us areas of our heart that need addressing.
This week, take some time to sit quietly or take a walk, and dedicate those moments to focusing your attention on God. Let Him speak to you. Giving yourself over to His presence will likely be a rewarding break in your routine.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:Â Acts 10-11
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: To hear the Lord speak to you, dedicate time to meditating on His Word.
Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author. Throughout his ministry, he demonstrated a keen awareness of people’s needs and provided Christ-centered biblically based principles for everyday life