Meditation comes in many forms, but the real test is whether it makes you more like Jesus. It’s not just about feeling calm—it’s about changing your heart and mind, as Rom 12:2 says, to show Jesus’ love, patience, and humility every day. If you’ve meditated on the Gospels for two years, you should act more like Jesus than someone who’s done it for one year. If your meditation doesn’t make you kinder, more forgiving, or less selfish, you might need a new approach. Vox Divini Meditation is a simple, powerful method anyone can learn in a few weeks with daily practice. Its clear steps help you focus on Jesus and become more like Him. Let’s explore the seven principles of Vox Divini Meditation, summed up in the word WALKING. They’re easy to understand, even for a 15-year-old, and guide you to a deeper connection with Jesus.

1. Written

Writing is very significant practice for Vox Divini Meditation. After a few months of writing every day, most people clearly notice that their thoughts, words, and actions are becoming more like those of Jesus. Many say with joy, “I can see my character changing, and I feel truly happy about it.”
Writing plants the Word of God deeply in the heart and turns it into a living power that truly transforms a person. It is not meant only for beginners or simply to prevent sleep; it is the main tool that brings lasting and joyful growth.

Writing does not take us away from meditation; it makes meditation much stronger, especially because of how mirror neurons work in the brain. When we only think about a scene from the Gospel, the image in the mind is often gentle but unclear and can quickly disappear.
However, when we write sentences such as “Lord Jesus, I see the mercy in Your eyes as You forgive Peter… Lord, I too want to be like You,” several important things happen:

• The hand moves, the eyes read the words just written, and the whole body becomes quietly active.
• Mirror neurons respond strongly to movement and to clear, vivid pictures. The scene becomes bright, full of colour, and rich with feeling.
• The brain receives a clear message: “We are carefully watching Jesus right now.”
• Each written line is like a short rehearsal in which Jesus Himself is the teacher.
• Because writing is slower than thinking, we stay longer with the same act of Jesus, and mirror neurons need exactly this repetition and time to form new pathways.

For this reason, writing in Vox Divini Meditation feels like composing a daily love letter to Jesus, filled with emotion and imagination.
If writing is skipped, thoughts remain vague and often fade by midday; mirror neurons receive only a weak signal, and old habits remain unchanged.
But when the pen moves each morning, mirror neurons receive a strong, repeated, and loving “training session” with Jesus as the model.
That is why writing never feels dry or distracting; instead, it feels alive, personal, and deeply joyful. It is the most effective way to grow ever closer to Jesus and to become truly like Him.

2. Address Jesus in a Direct Conversation
Vox Divini Meditation is like having a personal chat with Jesus. Instead of just talking about Him, like saying, “Jesus taught His disciples to be light,” speak directly to Him, like a close friend. For example, on Matt 5:14, you might write, “Jesus, why did You call Your disciples the light of the world?” This makes the Bible feel alive and builds a close bond with Jesus. It’s like talking face-to-face with someone you love—it warms your heart, grows your trust, and inspires you to live like Him. This direct talk turns meditation into a real connection, shaping your heart to be more like Jesus over time.

If you don’t talk to Jesus directly, meditation can feel cold, like reading a history book about Him instead of meeting Him. You miss the personal relationship that changes you, and your meditation stays flat, without the love and action needed to grow like Jesus. This can make your spiritual life feel stuck, as you don’t connect with Jesus as a living friend.

3. Love-Centred Positivity
In Vox Divini Meditation, focus on Jesus’ amazing qualities—like His love, kindness, or compassion—instead of your mistakes. It’s easy to think, “I’m not loving enough,” but that can make you feel down. Instead, let Jesus’ goodness inspire you, like a fire burning away flaws, as Jer 23:29 says. For example, when thinking about Jesus healing the blind, let His compassion push you to be kinder. Focusing on Jesus’ love keeps your heart happy and helps you naturally act more like Him. It’s about letting His light shine in you, not focusing on your shadows, so you grow more like Him every day.

If you dwell on your flaws, you can get stuck in guilt, making meditation heavy and joyless. This focus on yourself strengthens your weaknesses instead of Jesus’ goodness, slowing your growth. You might feel discouraged, thinking your flaws are bigger than God’s grace, which stops you from becoming more like Jesus.

4. Keeping Christ Alone as Model
Vox Divini Meditation says Jesus is your only role model—not other Bible characters. The widow’s generosity or Matthew’s commitment is inspiring, but Jesus is the perfect example of every good quality. For example, Matthew left everything to follow Jesus (Luke 5:28), but Jesus gave up even more by becoming human (Phil 2:7). By focusing on Jesus, you grow in all the qualities you admire in others, shaped by His perfect example. This keeps your meditation centered on Jesus, guiding you to the perfection He calls for in Matt 5:48. It ensures you aim for the highest standard—Jesus Himself.

If you focus on other people instead of Jesus, your meditation can get scattered. You might aim for just one quality, like the widow’s generosity, and miss the full transformation Jesus offers. This limits you to a human standard instead of Jesus’ perfect example, keeping you from fully reflecting His heart.

5. Intentionally Keeping Oneself Out
When meditating, keep your focus on Jesus, not your failures. For example, on John 13:34, where Jesus says, “Love one another,” don’t think, “I wasn’t loving to my friend.” Instead, say, “Jesus, I see You teaching Your disciples to love.” Ps 34:5 says, “Look to Him, and be radiant.” By staying focused on Jesus, His love and patience shape your heart without you getting stuck in guilt. This keeps your meditation joyful, helping you grow more like Jesus through a happy, focused practice.

If you dwell on your mistakes, meditation becomes about you, not Jesus. This can make you feel discouraged and keep bad habits like anger or impatience strong. You might get stuck in guilt, which blocks the power of God’s Word, stopping you from growing in Jesus’ love and grace.

6. Navigate with Questions
To understand Jesus’ heart, Vox Divini Meditation uses questions to dig deeper. For example, on Matt 11:28, where Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary,” ask, “Jesus, why did You say this? What made You so kind?” Questions reveal why Jesus said or did things, like His love or justice, making it easier to act like Him. In the Gospels, questions led to great teachings, like the Good Samaritan story (Luke 10:25-37). Asking questions keeps your meditation exciting, showing Jesus’ character clearly and helping you live like Him every day.

Without questions, your meditation might stay shallow, like skimming the Bible without understanding it. You could miss the deeper meaning of Jesus’ words, making your thoughts vague and unhelpful. This can make meditation feel boring, slowing your growth as you don’t connect with Jesus’ heart.

7. Grip the Word and Not an Incident in the Passage
In Vox Divini Meditation, focus on Jesus’ words, not just the story around them. For example, in Matt 5:14, where Jesus says, “You are the light of the world,” don’t just picture the crowd—ask, “Jesus, why did You call them light?” This shows His encouraging heart. Holding onto His words reveals His kindness or strength, changing your heart through their power, as Wis 18:14-16 describes. Stories give context, but Jesus’ words bring real change, leaping into your life.

If you only focus on the story, you might get lost in details, like the crowd’s reaction, and miss the power of Jesus’ words. Meditation could feel like just telling a story, not meeting Jesus. This weakens your growth, as you don’t let His words shape your heart.

Why These Steps Change You
The WALKING principles of Vox Divini Meditation give you a clear, simple way to grow closer to Jesus. They keep your heart focused on Him, help you talk to Him like a friend, and push you to live out His Word every day. By following these steps, your meditation becomes a journey of real change, not just a moment of calm. Whether you’re new or want a deeper practice, Vox Divini Meditation is an easy, powerful way to become more loving, kind, and like Jesus. Continue Reading to know how to do Vox Divini Meditation