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 piece as we meditate and 10 00:01:09,435 --> 00:01:10,435 Speaker 1: abide in Christ. 11 00:01:12,875 --> 00:01:18,395 Speaker 2: Welcome to this Abide Meditation. I'm James Seawood. Do you 12 00:01:18,475 --> 00:01:24,995 Speaker 2: believe that you can actually have peace? God knows that's 13 00:01:25,155 --> 00:01:28,955 Speaker 2: so often what we need first, what we need most. 14 00:01:29,835 --> 00:01:33,195 Speaker 2: It was one of the first things the angels proclaimed 15 00:01:33,435 --> 00:01:35,915 Speaker 2: to the shepherds on the first night of Jesus his birth. 16 00:01:37,355 --> 00:01:40,915 Speaker 2: Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace 17 00:01:41,155 --> 00:01:47,235 Speaker 2: among those with whom He is pleased. Peace on earth, yes, 18 00:01:48,475 --> 00:01:54,515 Speaker 2: but also peace in your soul. Take a deep breath, 19 00:01:57,595 --> 00:02:03,355 Speaker 2: hold it a moment, and then release it with that peaceful, 20 00:02:03,475 --> 00:02:14,635 Speaker 2: comforting sound of Ah. When the angels appeared to the shepherds, 21 00:02:15,275 --> 00:02:20,155 Speaker 2: God knew they would be worried. He knows we still worry. 22 00:02:20,715 --> 00:02:24,635 Speaker 2: When we worry, we forget that God is big and 23 00:02:24,675 --> 00:02:29,515 Speaker 2: that he is sovereign. He holds everything in his hand. 24 00:02:34,795 --> 00:02:39,555 Speaker 2: Paul to the church in PHILIPPI do not be anxious 25 00:02:39,595 --> 00:02:45,955 Speaker 2: about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, 26 00:02:46,835 --> 00:02:51,155 Speaker 2: let your requests be made known to God. And the 27 00:02:51,275 --> 00:02:55,995 Speaker 2: peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your 28 00:02:56,035 --> 00:03:03,315 Speaker 2: hearts and your minds. In Christ Jesus. The promise, then, 29 00:03:03,675 --> 00:03:08,555 Speaker 2: is peace, unbelievable peace. Where do you need to feel 30 00:03:08,595 --> 00:03:17,835 Speaker 2: that peace today? A peace that no one can completely understand, 31 00:03:18,715 --> 00:03:22,995 Speaker 2: A peace that passes all understanding, or at least all 32 00:03:23,155 --> 00:03:29,115 Speaker 2: human understanding. What is your definition of peace? And how 33 00:03:29,195 --> 00:03:37,155 Speaker 2: mighty be different than the peace God wills for you? Lord? 34 00:03:37,635 --> 00:03:42,355 Speaker 2: You know I occasionally give way to anxious thoughts. I 35 00:03:42,435 --> 00:03:47,355 Speaker 2: let my mind dwell on difficulty and troubles in those 36 00:03:47,435 --> 00:03:51,635 Speaker 2: moments of fear. Let me feel your peace, Let me 37 00:03:51,675 --> 00:03:55,395 Speaker 2: embrace it, give me the courage to believe in your 38 00:03:55,435 --> 00:04:00,515 Speaker 2: amazing peace. I know that you hold my past, my present, 39 00:04:00,675 --> 00:04:06,435 Speaker 2: and my future. That alone should ease my mind. Yes, 40 00:04:06,755 --> 00:04:10,715 Speaker 2: sometimes I wish I knew what was coming, But I 41 00:04:10,875 --> 00:04:16,955 Speaker 2: know you and that's enough. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen. 42 00:04:20,675 --> 00:04:25,355 Speaker 2: When you are ready, softly close your eyes, breathe deeply, 43 00:04:26,395 --> 00:04:31,355 Speaker 2: and softly cup your hands in front of you. Let 44 00:04:31,395 --> 00:04:35,395 Speaker 2: today's time of prayer and meditation be a time of receivers. 45 00:04:36,795 --> 00:04:55,555 Speaker 2: Do that now. Sometimes when we are anxious, we like 46 00:04:55,675 --> 00:04:59,755 Speaker 2: to take things into our own hands. It gives us 47 00:04:59,795 --> 00:05:04,195 Speaker 2: a sense of control. But wrestling things out of God's 48 00:05:04,235 --> 00:05:09,835 Speaker 2: hands usually doesn't work well. Talk to God about those times. 49 00:05:25,035 --> 00:05:30,555 Speaker 2: Keep breathing deeply as you breathe in. Imagine God's peace 50 00:05:30,755 --> 00:05:37,475 Speaker 2: flowing throughout you. As you breathe out. Picture your worries, cares, 51 00:05:37,515 --> 00:05:45,715 Speaker 2: and concerns flowing out into the hands of God. Let's pray. 52 00:05:46,915 --> 00:05:52,035 Speaker 2: Dear God, I worry about things I shouldn't. I worry 53 00:05:52,035 --> 00:05:56,475 Speaker 2: because my faith is small. But you sit on your 54 00:05:56,595 --> 00:05:59,675 Speaker 2: throne in heaven and hold all things in the palm 55 00:05:59,715 --> 00:06:03,715 Speaker 2: of your hand. You know all things, and you are 56 00:06:03,755 --> 00:06:08,715 Speaker 2: weaving everything for your good purpose. Right now, I turn 57 00:06:08,795 --> 00:06:13,435 Speaker 2: my worry over to you. Take it, Lord, replace it 58 00:06:13,475 --> 00:06:18,115 Speaker 2: with a faith that fully trusts your goodness. Thank you 59 00:06:18,235 --> 00:06:21,995 Speaker 2: for your grace and love. Flood my soul with peace, 60 00:06:22,315 --> 00:06:31,475 Speaker 2: Dear God. In Jesus' name. Amen, take time to stop it, 61 00:06:31,515 --> 00:06:35,915 Speaker 2: admire a bird or a flower let. It remind you 62 00:06:35,995 --> 00:06:39,195 Speaker 2: of the peace that God can give you over those 63 00:06:39,275 --> 00:06:44,795 Speaker 2: worries in life that concern you most. Until next time, 64 00:06:45,355 --> 00:06:47,395 Speaker 2: may you abide in Christ.