1 00:00:35,675 --> 00:00:40,635 Speaker 1: Welcome to Abides Daily Christian Meditations. I'm Tyler Boss. Today's 2 00:00:40,715 --> 00:00:43,915 Speaker 1: meditation is brought to you by our partners at Life Audio. 3 00:00:44,235 --> 00:00:46,475 Speaker 1: If you go to lifeaudio dot com you will find 4 00:00:46,555 --> 00:00:50,075 Speaker 1: dozens of other faith centered podcasts in their network. They've 5 00:00:50,075 --> 00:00:53,915 Speaker 1: got shows about prayer, Bible study, parenting, and more. Head 6 00:00:53,915 --> 00:00:57,795 Speaker 1: over to lifeaudio dot com now, and remember you can 7 00:00:57,835 --> 00:01:01,555 Speaker 1: have full access to our meditations commercial free. Just text 8 00:01:01,635 --> 00:01:05,075 Speaker 1: Abide to two two four three three for twenty five 9 00:01:05,115 --> 00:01:09,355 Speaker 1: percent off. Now receive His peace as we meditate and 10 00:01:09,435 --> 00:01:16,275 Speaker 1: abide in Christ. Welcome to this Abide Meditation. I'm Tyler. 11 00:01:18,515 --> 00:01:23,515 Speaker 1: Have you ever betrayed someone you loved? On the beach 12 00:01:23,955 --> 00:01:31,235 Speaker 1: after his death and resurrection, Jesus asked Simon Peter three times, Simon, 13 00:01:32,075 --> 00:01:37,995 Speaker 1: son of John, do you love me? Each time Simon 14 00:01:38,035 --> 00:01:42,515 Speaker 1: Peter replied, yes, Lord, you know that I love you. 15 00:01:45,075 --> 00:01:49,235 Speaker 1: Why did Jesus ask the question three times if he 16 00:01:49,315 --> 00:01:58,795 Speaker 1: knew the answer. Peter was one of Jesus's closest friends 17 00:01:59,595 --> 00:02:03,355 Speaker 1: during his time on earth. Peter is a role model 18 00:02:03,395 --> 00:02:07,835 Speaker 1: to many, but we see both his shortcomings and God's 19 00:02:07,875 --> 00:02:14,235 Speaker 1: faithfulness through this story. When Jesus was arrested, Peter had 20 00:02:14,275 --> 00:02:17,515 Speaker 1: three chances to prove his loyalty and love to Jesus, 21 00:02:19,395 --> 00:02:24,235 Speaker 1: and Peter failed all three times. He lied, saying he 22 00:02:24,275 --> 00:02:28,915 Speaker 1: didn't know Jesus yet. Even as he confronted Peter about 23 00:02:28,915 --> 00:02:39,795 Speaker 1: this later, Jesus still loved him. Take a deep, cleansing breath, 24 00:02:42,435 --> 00:02:48,675 Speaker 1: fill your lungs with fresh air, then let it out. 25 00:02:51,515 --> 00:02:56,435 Speaker 1: Set down anything that might be distracting, and gently stretch 26 00:02:56,475 --> 00:03:01,715 Speaker 1: out any tight parts of your body. Find a comfortable position. 27 00:03:04,075 --> 00:03:09,435 Speaker 1: Take a quick assessment of your emotions. What feelings are 28 00:03:09,475 --> 00:03:13,915 Speaker 1: you bringing into this moment? Is there anything you need 29 00:03:13,955 --> 00:03:22,755 Speaker 1: to bring to God? In prayer, Jesus addressed Peter's failure 30 00:03:23,035 --> 00:03:28,275 Speaker 1: head on. He didn't pretend like it didn't happen, but 31 00:03:28,315 --> 00:03:32,915 Speaker 1: then he forgave Peter and gave him a new responsibility 32 00:03:32,955 --> 00:03:36,995 Speaker 1: to lead the early Church. It was a lesson Peter 33 00:03:37,075 --> 00:03:44,035 Speaker 1: would never forget and a beautiful display of God's forgiveness. 34 00:03:46,115 --> 00:03:51,635 Speaker 1: Pray with me, Lord Jesus, you are full of grace 35 00:03:51,675 --> 00:03:57,395 Speaker 1: and forgiveness. I love you, but I admit that I 36 00:03:57,435 --> 00:04:03,595 Speaker 1: fail often check Peter and all of your children. But 37 00:04:03,635 --> 00:04:06,195 Speaker 1: thank you for loving me and choosing to forgive me 38 00:04:06,355 --> 00:04:10,795 Speaker 1: every time I sin against you. Though I don't deserve it. 39 00:04:12,715 --> 00:04:15,315 Speaker 1: Please open my heart to receive what you want to 40 00:04:15,355 --> 00:04:20,195 Speaker 1: teach me. Today. I surrender my heart and my day 41 00:04:20,395 --> 00:04:24,835 Speaker 1: to you. Shape me to become more like you, into 42 00:04:24,835 --> 00:04:29,755 Speaker 1: the person you have designed me to be. In Jesus name, 43 00:04:29,795 --> 00:04:40,555 Speaker 1: I pray, Amen, take another deep breath. Let yourself relax 44 00:04:40,635 --> 00:04:45,955 Speaker 1: into the peace of God's presence. Tune your heart to 45 00:04:46,035 --> 00:04:51,675 Speaker 1: listen to his voice. If you are able, close your eyes. 46 00:04:53,595 --> 00:04:57,395 Speaker 1: Ask him to help your mind stay focused and present. 47 00:05:12,835 --> 00:05:15,035 Speaker 1: The Holy Spirit may remind you of ways you have 48 00:05:15,075 --> 00:05:19,395 Speaker 1: failed to follow God. He does this not to shame you, 49 00:05:20,955 --> 00:05:25,675 Speaker 1: but to heal you. Talk to him about your sins 50 00:05:25,675 --> 00:05:30,635 Speaker 1: with honesty and humility. He is ready to forgive you. 51 00:05:45,875 --> 00:05:48,635 Speaker 1: Peter wanted to follow Jesus, but like all of us, 52 00:05:49,915 --> 00:05:54,395 Speaker 1: he failed. We will fail every day because we live 53 00:05:54,435 --> 00:05:59,275 Speaker 1: in a broken world. And still Jesus is faithful to 54 00:05:59,395 --> 00:06:06,115 Speaker 1: forgive you and heal your brokenness when you come to him. 55 00:06:06,395 --> 00:06:11,235 Speaker 1: Let's pray together. Heavenly Father, you are perfect and holy 56 00:06:11,515 --> 00:06:15,275 Speaker 1: and good. You remind me of my sins and the 57 00:06:15,315 --> 00:06:17,835 Speaker 1: times I turn away from you, not to shame me, 58 00:06:19,315 --> 00:06:23,635 Speaker 1: but to actually make me clean. Thank you for forgiving 59 00:06:23,675 --> 00:06:27,555 Speaker 1: me and embracing me. With love. Every time I run 60 00:06:27,595 --> 00:06:33,235 Speaker 1: from you. Your love is faithful, it never runs out. 61 00:06:35,395 --> 00:06:40,595 Speaker 1: Please God, help me to follow you and live according 62 00:06:40,635 --> 00:06:44,675 Speaker 1: to your will. Today, help me to be patient and 63 00:06:44,795 --> 00:06:53,795 Speaker 1: kind In Jesus name, I pray, Amen, think a few 64 00:06:53,795 --> 00:06:56,675 Speaker 1: more moments to pray and meditate on God's faithful love 65 00:06:56,755 --> 00:07:04,235 Speaker 1: and forgiveness. How have you shown your faithfulness to Him? 66 00:07:04,395 --> 00:07:07,475 Speaker 1: Until next time? May you abide in Christ.