Unit 7 Question 1: Meditative practice

Well for anyone who has read my post knows where i stand in my faith and beliefs. SO no big surprise, I REFUSE to take part of this meditation. One big commandment for any Christian; Exodus 20:3 " You shall have no other gods before me." So no offense false god Aesclepius, I will NOT be meditating on your healing powers or energy. However those who read my post know I use Jesus and my one true God instead. At first I tried to envision my actual father seeing I look up to him and try to incorporate all his teachings. My father first and foremost is a wise and Godly man who raised my sisters and I in a GOdly home. He was the spiritual leader of my home. Not only is he one of the most Godly men I know, he also is a man if integrity, honesty, love, wisdom, a loving husband and father, a man who cherishes life, and who helps anyone in need. He shows compassion and mercy, grace and forgiveness. He is strong and influential, he corrects the wrongs and guides us in loving manor. Even though I will not perform the meditation because I will not put another god before my one true God. I can reflect on God healing powers and his blessing of allowing me to have a father that raised me to be the strong and outspoken woman I am today. I do not need to envision my father with lights coming from his head, throat, stomach and butt to appreciate him and his teachings. My father followed God's word and instructions for raising children. Ephesians 6:4 " Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." I may have exasperated him more then anything, and though we all are human my father followed God's direction. He and my mother are my heros and mentors.  I do not need to envision God surrounded in light because to me GOd is the light in the darkness. Instead I chose to meditate and be still in my prayers with God. Psalm 46:10 tells us " Be still and know that I am GOd." I do think it is important to take time to reflect in God's word. God is the true healer in my opinion. Exodus 23:25 " Worship the Lord your God, and His blessings will be upon your food and water. He will take away sickness from among you...". So this is what I focused on and prayed upon instead of meditating to a false god. Psalms 147:3 " He heals the broken hearted and binds their wounds." Without the guidance and wisdom instaled by both my parents, and if I was not truly my fathers daughter I would not have been able to fight for what I believe. I was raised in God's word and I fought against His word for a long time. Now I know where I stand, and with my God, my husband, and my family, I do not stand alone, and I will honor my father and mother and GOd. God is my hero, my salvation, my savior and my healer. Through him only can we truly be healed.