Proverb 18:21 Encounter Meditation.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.  Proverbs 18:21 (ESV)

Regretting Old Tweets

Do the words you've been hearing on the news lately ever cause you to tremble?

The theme of this meditation from Proverbs 18 is the lingering power of words.  The power to hurt.  The power to cause fear. And the power of God's word to heal and soothe!

Let me pray now that you remember the power of your tongue.  Remember the consequences of your words. Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one who questions you.  Now may the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace through Christ. Amen.

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Psalm 68:19 Encounter Meditation.

Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, the God of our salvation! Selah.  Psalm 68:19 (NKJV)

There Is No Help In Self

Where are you turning for help and comfort in these turbulent times?  Who’s hand do you reach?

I pray this meditation from Psalm 68 will help you take the hand of your Savior, who is much better equipped to save and rescue you for your burdens.

Let me pray this closing benediction over you to remember that God daily loads you with benefits, the God of your salvation!  So may you know the salvation of Christ, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the hand of God now and always, Amen.

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John 3:13 Encounter Meditation

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him won’t perish but will have eternal life.  God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through him. John 3:16-17 (CEB) Yes, I Believe! Do you ever feel judged and condemned?  Perhaps by the world?  Today is the fifth Sunday of Lent and a perfect day to let Jesus shape your mind and will, O Father.  A day to freely love what He desires as you seek His face.

This meditation from John 3 is a reflection on believing that God did not send his Son into the world to condemn you, but in order that you might be saved through him.

Accept this prayer of benediction to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.  Remember that God so loved you that he gave his only Son to you so that when you believe in him you won’t perish but you will have eternal life.  May you believe in the Christ, the transforming presence of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the saving power of God now and always.  Amen. Listen Now

John 10:11 Encounter Meditation.

I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His own life for the sheep. John 10:11(AMP)

God Knows You

Are the walls pressing in?  Are you beginning to feel isolated and alone?  Do you know that God knows you personally?  He knows your name. He wrote it on the palm of His hand.

The theme of this meditation from John 10 is about coming to know the nature and character of God who knows you. Remembering that the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and Creator of the universe knows you. He knows your name.  And He is always checking in.

Now welcome this prayer of blessing to remember that when you find yourself wandering and isolated, remember that Jesus is the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His [own] life for you, His sheep.  May you know the substitutionary death of Christ, the guiding awareness of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the righteousness of God now and always.

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Philippians 4:19 Encounter Meditation

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:19 (ESV)

This Is All You Need

Are these days causing you to cry out louder to God for His provision and care of your needs and wants?

I truly hope this guided audio meditation from Philippians 4 will offer you a marker.  That this meditation can become a memorial for you to come to over and over and be reminded that the Sovereign Lord has been, is, and will always be your great provider.

Let me pray that you will be provided for and strengthened with all His glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to His people, who live in the light.  Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within you, to accomplish infinitely more than you might ask, think, hope, or imagine. Amen

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Matthew 5:9 Encounter Meditation

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 (CSB)

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Are isolation and self-quarantine causing you stress and family turmoil?  Are you struggling to be at peace right now? 

I pray this meditation from Matthew 5 will help you navigate these times of distress when hope feels lost.  Especially involving family conflict as we shelter in place. 

Consider that as I offer you this prayer of benediction to remember not to be provoked by your enemies or lash out in defensive when attacked by those closest to you, but remember that blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. May you know the healing of Christ, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the peace of God now and always. In Jesus name, Amen.

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Psalm 94:19 Encounter Meditation

When I am filled with cares, your comfort brings me joy. Psalm 94:19  (CSB)

Your Comfort Brings Me Joy

With the endless smorgasbord of options you face each day, do you ever get tired of making choices?

This meditation from Psalm 94 is a reflection on choices.  Deciding on the one simple singular option that brings you the most joy. The comfort that comes from God and God alone.

With your eyes closed, receive this benediction to know that truth that when you are filled with cares, God’s comfort brings you joy.  May you know the comfort of Christ, the direction of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the joy of God now and always, Amen.

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Matthew 5:8 Encounter Meditation.

Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God.  Matthew 5:8 (AMP)

I Need To See God

What do you desire the most? What are you living for? Those are the most critical questions of any life, but particularly the Christian life.

The essence of this meditation from Matthew 5 is living your life in such a way that you see God. A life open to the treasure of God’s blessings, not only for eternity but also for life here and now. And the key to open that treasure trove and seeing God is having a pure heart.

Let me pray this closing benediction for you to remember that in Christ, your heart is now pure, blessed, and you will see God. So live a life of integrity, moral courage, and godly character so you may experience the presence of Christ, the revealed way of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the glory of the Holy Father now and always. Lord God, hear our prayer, Amen.

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Zachariah 14:9 Encounter Meditation

The Lord will become king over all the land. On that day the Lord will be one, and the Lord’s name will be one.  Zechariah 14:9 (CEB)

When Is My Birthday?

Is there a future day on your calendar you are dreading or looking forward to?  Well, today is the 4th Sunday of Lent and what a perfect time to reflect on the coming day of the Lord! 

The theme for this meditation from Zechariah 14:9 is anticipation. I pray you will ponder on the definite hope of a coming day when the whole earth will bow before Him as Lord and King. A glorious future day when evil is defeated, and righteousness will prevail on earth.

Let me pray this closing benediction never to let go of the truth that the Lord is king over all the land. On this day, the Lord is one, and the Lord’s name is one. May you know the hope of the one Christ, be guided by the mercy of the one Holy Spirit and encounter the assurance of God now and always. Lord hear our prayer, Amen.

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Jeremiah 17:10 Encounter Meditation

“But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.” Jeremiah 17:10 NLT

Confidence In Christ
Before plopping yourself into wherever you are, did you consider whether it would hold your weight? Did you carefully examine it first?  Probably not...


...well, the theme of this meditation from Jeremiah 17 is confidence.  Having confidence not in yourself but in God because of what he has done for you before.  God can hold your weight!


Accept this benediction over you to rejoice in the truth that He will call you blessed when you trust in Him.  When your confidence is indeed in Him. You will be like a tree planted by water. So now may the assurance of Christ, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and your encounter with the living water of God be what sustains you now and always, Amen.

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Steve Futrick..BRACE yourself Your STENGTH coming back...

 I Watched this video on YouTube by  Steven Futrick and it was amazing. What I loved was he was taking about Samson and the points he had was an acrobatic of BRACE

Emotions

Commitments 

Ambition

Relationships

Belief

And it was from the end scripture he finished with that he said he came full circle back to his point....Judges 16:29

I could feel my emotions when he said it was a word for someone. I actually cried He said "THIS IS FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN OPPRESSED......YOUR STRENGTH COMING BACK.....Hallelujah Amen Jesus Christ 

Psalm 51:10 Encounter Meditation

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.  Psalm 51:10 (NASB) Create In Me A Clean Heart What do you see when you look in the mirror? And how is the reflection different than what God sees?

I pray this guided audio meditation from Psalm 51 will help you remember that the dirty, broken soul you see in the mirror is clean, pure, and righteous in the eyes of God.

Now, receive this prayer of benediction to remember that God has created in you a new clean heart.  He has renewed a steadfast spirit within you. May you know the mind of Christ, the new way of the Holy Spirit, and be reminded of the love of God, now and forever. Amen. Listen Now

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Proverb 21:21 Encounter Meditation.

Anyone who wants to be godly and loving finds life, success, and honour.  Proverbs 21:21 (NIRV) Are you walking too fast on your journey and missing some of life’s most significant discoveries? A Journey Orrrf Discovery

The theme of this meditation from Proverbs 21 is learning to avoid some of life’s nonsense so you can discover the good gifts of life, success, and honor.

Ponder that as you receive this prayer of benediction to remember that even though the world can distract you to walk the way of God and to find life, success, and honor.  May you encounter the life of Christ, success from the Holy Spirit, and the honor of God now and always. Amen. Listen Now

Ecclesiastes 12:13 Encounter Meditation

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.  Ecclesiastes 12:13 (ESV) "Life For Dummies" Do you ever wish life was more simple and easier to understand?

The theme of this guided audio meditation from Ecclesiastes 12 is “Life For Dummies.” I pray this time helps you live in this divine moment and release the past and future distractions trying to steal your attention.

Let me pray a blessing over you that you take aim for the story. The final and simple conclusion.  To fear God and obey his commands, for this is your duty. May your heart take clear aim for God and may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you now and always, Amen. Listen Now

Jeremiah 29:13 Enconter Meditation

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.  Jeremiah 29:13 (ESV) Finding God What are you hoping to find?  An unexpected treasure? What will you do with it once you find it?

This meditation from Jeremiah 29 is about the hunt.  Looking, searching, and eventually finding what you most long for.  But not an earthly treasure, but a heavenly reward. Not a lost coin, but finding the eternal presence of God.

Let me pray this closing benediction over you that when you feel most isolated that you keep the faith.  That when you feel abandoned you remember to look for God. That when you feel hopeless that you remember to search for God wholeheartedly.  And then you will find him. Now may the discovery of Christ, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and an encounter with your heavenly Father be what sustains you now and always, Amen. Listen Now

Hebrew 13:16 Encounter MeditatioMeditation.

Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 (AMP) Remember To Care Have you ever taken a DNA genealogy test?  Were you surprised by the results? Today is the third Sunday of Lent and what a beautiful moment to pause and delight in the Lord.  Stand in his presence, and give him your praise for we are all family!

This meditation from Hebrews 13 is a contemplation on not neglecting to do good to one another for we all belong to one another.  A meditation to help you gaze on His glory.  A retreat to adore him through all your life-given days.

Accept this prayer of benediction to remember to not neglect to do good, to contribute to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship, for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God.   May you know the love of Christ, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the face of God pleased now and always. Delight, delight, delight in the Lord. Stand in his presence, and give him your praise. Gaze on his glory—our certain reward. Adore him through all your life-given days. Listen Now

Philippians 1:6 Encounter Meditation,

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.  Philippians 1:6 (ESV) Patient To Completion Is there some part of you that feels like an unfinished work?  Have you been impatiently suffering for a while? Longing for the need of completed restoration?

This meditation from Philippians 1 will help you find a space to encounter the assurance and patient working of God as you face the question of whether you can ever be restored and complete again.

Let me pray this closing benediction over you to never forget that God began a good work in you. And you can be sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.  Be patient my friend and may you encounter the tender care of Christ, the guiding hand of the Holy Spirit, and patience with God’s handiwork within both today and always, Amen. Listen Now

John 6:35 Ecounter Meditation

Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 (NLT) Learning To Be Content Are you ever completely satisfied?  Where are you most content?

The theme of this meditation from John 6 is becoming satisfied.  Quenched. Pleased and content with all that Christ has to offer us all!

Let me pray over you that you be content with all Christ offers you. That when you come to him you will never be hungry or thirsty again.  You will never be cast out, but filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God. And may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you forever more, Amen. Listen Now

James 4:8 + Encounter meditation

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.  James 4:8(ESV) Come Closer To God Do you ever find yourself approaching God in arrogance?  Coming closer to Him with a shopping list? or personal agenda?

This meditation from James 4 is a reflection of that desire.  Not between a grandparent and child, but for you and I to have an even greater longing to come near to our Creator.  To submit ourselves to the arms of God. To humble ourselves in his presence. Kneeling as we look up into the loving eyes of God.

Let me pray this closing benediction over you to remember to come near to God with clean hands and a pure heart.  For then he will come near to you. Now may the nearness of Christ, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and your encounter with an accepting and loving God be what brings you sheer joy now and always, Amen. Listen Now