The Original AI
Authentic Intelligence Through Meditation
My new best friend is AI—Artificial Intelligence. It's clearly here to stay, and truth be told, it's become an impressive new appendage to the work I do in serving others. But today, I want to introduce you to The Original AI. It was here first, and it's unmatched in its effectiveness—no wires, no fees —just free wisdom that flows from being still and quiet.
This isn't the kind of Intelligence you can code or compute. No algorithm can replicate it. It's not manufactured in a lab, but formed in the silent places of the soul. It's the kind of Intelligence that grows when we meditate—not in an eastern-empty-your-mind sort of way—but in the Psalm 1 "delight in the law of the Lord and meditate on it day and night" kind of way.
Psalm 1 paints a vivid picture: the person who meditates on God's Word is "like a tree planted by streams of water." That's the secret. Authentic Intelligence doesn't just know truth—it's rooted in it. It's not scattered like chaff in the wind. It's planted. Stable. Nourished. Fruitful.
In a culture obsessed with quick downloads and instant answers, meditation invites us to slow down and sink in.
It's not about how much information we can gather—it's about how deeply we let it shape us.
Let's be honest. Life has a way of making us feel like tumbleweeds—blown about by opinions, obligations, and open tabs on our browser. But when we meditate on the truth of God, we become like a tree—not just any tree, but one drinking deep from a fresh, flowing stream.
Stability. That's what you get when your mind anchors in God's Word. Meditation creates mental and spiritual muscle memory—a rootedness that helps you stand when life tries to blow you over.
Nourishment. That tree in Psalm 1 is fed continually, not sporadically. It doesn't live off Sunday morning sprinkles or podcast snacks. It draws daily from the Source. Meditation isn't a luxury for the mystical—it's fuel for the faithful.
Fruitfulness. The tree "bears fruit in its season." Meditation doesn't just benefit you—it grows fruit that feeds others. Love. Wisdom. Peace. Patience. All cultivated in the quiet soil of a soul that lingers in God's presence.
And then there's durability: "Its leaf does not wither." That means even in drought, even in hard times, even when the world seems like it's falling apart—there's life. There's freshness. There's resilience.
Contrast that with the wicked, the unrooted, the unanchored. The psalm says they're like chaff—dry, useless husks blown away by the wind. That's what happens when we fill our heads with noise but neglect our souls. We become all surface, no substance. Sounds "artificial," doesn't it? It is!
Friend, meditation is the practice of making space for grace. It's an internal contemplation of my smallness, His greatness, and the staggering truth that somehow, we're compatible. He invites us into this intelligent intimacy, where thoughts become prayers, and Scripture becomes sustenance.
So here's the challenge: Don't settle for Artificial Intelligence when you've been given access to Authentic Intelligence. You don't need to be a monk or a mystic. You just need to be meek and show up—daily, quietly, intentionally—and listen.
Sit with the Word. Chew on it.
Yes! You should read it. But let it read you. And over time, you'll become what Psalm 1 promises: rooted, nourished, fruitful, unshakeable. Not blown by the winds of opinion or overwhelmed by the waves of anxiety.
This isn't fantasy. It's ancient. And it's available.
Welcome to The Original AI.
Here are three things you can do to benefit from meditation or "Authentic Intelligence".
1. Scripture Soaking (Not Speed-Reading)
Pick one verse or short passage (like Psalm 1, John 15, or Isaiah 26:3) and linger. Read it slowly—out loud if possible. Emphasize different words. Ask, What does this reveal about God? About me? Don't rush. Let the Word read you. The goal isn't information but transformation.
2. The 5-Minute "Still Space"
Start your day with five minutes of silence—no agenda, no requests, no background music. Just sit. Breathe deeply. Acknowledge God's presence. If your mind wanders, gently return to a simple phrase, such as "Be still and know." That stillness is where clarity begins.
3. The Journal Echo
After reading and reflecting, write a simple prayer or insight in a journal. What stood out? What is God inviting you to believe, release, or act on? This cements the meditation and opens the door for future fruit. It's not just journaling—it's echoing what Heaven just whispered.