In Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life, he does encourages people to practice “breath prayers†by repeating words and phrases over and over in a mantra-style prayer, a practice that is similar to that found in Hindu yoga and Zen Buddhism, but I don’t view that as a recommendation to forgo the laws of the God of Abraham.
In many cases yoga can be viewed as a quiet place where we individually meditate on God’s word and who that God is. For Christians, the Bible does encourage believers to meditate and think on God’s word and positive affirming thoughts. In Psalm Chapter 1, the psalmist advocates meditation on God’s word. The apostle Paul says in Phil 4:8
Phil 4:8
English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV
8 Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.
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English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV
8 Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.
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