“That person is like a tree planted by streams of water.”

“Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who Meditates on His law day and night.

That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.”
— Psalm 1

Could this Scriptural passage be any more clear about the benefits of Meditation?

“That person is like a tree planted by streams of water.” The law of the Lord the psalmist is talking about here is the Ten Commandments.

Here are the top five principles of the Ten Commandments we should all be Meditating on and aspiring to:

Exclusive Alignment with God
The first commandments establish singular devotion, no divided loyalty, no substitutes. The core principle is ultimate allegiance. What sits at the center of your life shapes everything else.

Reverence for the Sacred
Not misusing God’s name and honoring what is holy point to respect. Words, symbols, and commitments matter. The sacred is not casual.

Ordered Rhythm and Rest
The Sabbath command introduces structure, work and rest, effort and surrender. Life flourishes within Divine rhythm, not endless striving.

Honor and Relational Integrity
Honoring parents and the prohibitions against murder, adultery, theft, false witness, and coveting all protect relationships. The principle is covenantal responsibility, life works when trust is preserved.

Interior Integrity
The final commandment against coveting moves beyond behavior into motive. The law is not only about external compliance but internal alignment. Transformation begins in the heart.

At their core, the Ten Commandments just a set of rules. They describe a way of living that produces stability, clarity, and inner strength.

So why is it that most people find Meditation impossible? Because the thought of sitting with themselves looking at it all, seeing it all, feeling it all is just more than they can bear. But here is the thing: it is really the most powerful thing a person can do for themselves.