Habakkuk 3: 17-19 (AMP).. Encounter Meditation

Though the fig tree does not blossom and there is no fruit on the vines, though the yield of the olive fails and the fields produce no food, though the flock is cut off from the fold and there are no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will shout in exultation in the God of my salvation!  Habakkuk 3:17-19 (AMP) I Choose To Love Has that happened to you? Have you seen the wicked succeed while the decent fail?

I pray this meditation from Habakkuk 3:17-19 will help you remember that when you wrestle with the problem of evil, you should go deeper in understanding, faith, and prayer, choosing to love the sovereign God.

Let me pray this closing benediction over you always to choose to love and be joyful in the God of your salvation! The Sovereign Lord is your strength! Now may you know the salvation of Christ, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the love of God now and always, Amen. Listen Now

1 John 4:7. Encounter Meditation

God Is Love. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.  1 John 4:7 (ESV) Showing Love How do you know when someone loves you? How do you usually show love to others?

This meditation from 1 John 4 is a reflection on the love of God and how his love is shown through His only Son, who is truly unique, and the only one of His kind.

Let me pray this closing benediction over you to recall without ceasing how much God loves you that He sent his one and only Son into your world so you could receive life through him. Now may the salvation of Christ, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and your encounter with God be what gives you pure joy now and always, Amen. Listen Now

Psalm 40:1-2 . Encounter Meditation

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.  I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.  Psalm 40:1 (NIV) God Hears Your Cries Have you ever lost something only to discover it was close by the whole time? Hiding in plain sight?

The theme of this meditation from Psalm 40 is restoration after finding what you thought was lost. Recovery in discovering what you thought was distant, is near.   Rest here. Settle here as the Holy Spirit opens your eyes to the close proximity of God the Father and God the Son.

Ponder that and receive this closing prayer to remember to wait patiently for the Lord, for He will turn to you and hear you cry. Now may you know the humility of Christ, the gentleness of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the closeness of my God to thee. Amen. Listen Now

James 1:12 .Encounter Meditation

And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. James 1:12-14 (NLT) Testing?  Or Temptation? God tests us in order to strengthen us, our own sinful longings tempt us in order to destroy us.  So once again, what difficulties are you facing? The theme of this meditation from James 1 is temptation. Better understanding temptation. Primarily the source of our temptations.  Remembering there is a difference between God’s testing, and your own evil desires. Let me pray a blessing over you to remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he will never tempt you.  Temptation comes from your own desires. So instead of being drawn away, may you be filled with the healing and love of God as he tests and strengthens you. And may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you now and always, Amen. Listen Now

Isaiah 55:6 : Encounter Meditation

Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near.  Isaiah 55:6 (ESV) Turn To God Turning means to change in nature. To transform from one state to another.  To turn from one season to another. To turn from one time to another. To turn from one purpose to another.

This meditation from Isaiah 55 is about turning. Turning from our natural state to the divine.  Turning from our past to our present. Turning from our pain to our joy. Turning from ourselves to the mind of Christ.

Let me pray this closing benediction over you to turn to the Lord. Stop doing evil things. And quit thinking evil thoughts. Turn to the Lord. The Lord will show you his tender love. Turn to God.  He is always ready to forgive. Now may the love of Christ, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and your encounter with a forgiving God be what gives you most hope now and always, Amen. Listen Now

Matthew 5:5 : Encounter Meditation

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.  Matthew 5:5 (ESV) Blessed Are The Gentle  Are you looking for Jesus? Do you want Him to come nearer to you?

It is my prayer that this meditation from Matthew 5 will bring you closer to the Lord. Discover that Christ lives in you.  Believe Jesus is fully formed and abides in you. As we began, rest here nearer my God to thee.

Contemplate that and accept this closing prayer to remember that blessed are you when gentle, for you shall inherit the earth. Now may you know the humility of Christ, the gentleness of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the closeness of my God to thee. Amen. Listen Now

Verse For Today-Proverbs 16:9 : Encounter Meditation.

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.  Proverbs 16:9 (ESV) The Lord Shall Direct Your Path Today is the first Sunday of Lent!  It has been nearly three months, but did you make a New Year’s resolution?  We all do. What were yours?

This guided audio meditation is a reflection on balancing the plans and resolutions we make with the path that the Lord directs for us.  Trusting in God to determine our path around live dragons we can’t yet see.

Let me pray this closing benediction over you to remember that even though there are many plans in your mind, it is God’s purpose for you that will stand and be carried out. The Lord directs your steps and establishes them.  Now may the words of Christ, the leading of the Holy Spirit, and your encounter with God be what directs you now and always, Amen.

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