1 00:00:01,639 --> 00:00:05,360 Speaker 1: And be not conformed to this world, but be ye 2 00:00:05,559 --> 00:00:09,280 Speaker 1: transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may 3 00:00:09,400 --> 00:00:14,319 Speaker 1: prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will 4 00:00:14,440 --> 00:00:21,440 Speaker 1: of God Romans twelve two. Dear Lord, you are the 5 00:00:21,480 --> 00:00:25,680 Speaker 1: one true God of our salvation and of our lives. 6 00:00:26,600 --> 00:00:29,720 Speaker 1: Your word is a light that guides us in times 7 00:00:29,760 --> 00:00:34,280 Speaker 1: of darkness. As we meditate on your promises of hope 8 00:00:34,600 --> 00:00:39,160 Speaker 1: and redemption. Help us to discern your will for us. 9 00:00:39,640 --> 00:00:43,800 Speaker 1: We humbly ask you to renew our minds so that 10 00:00:43,840 --> 00:00:48,000 Speaker 1: we may be transformed into the likeness of your son, 11 00:00:48,560 --> 00:00:53,440 Speaker 1: Jesus Christ. Renew in us a desire for holiness and 12 00:00:53,680 --> 00:00:57,560 Speaker 1: purity of heart. Help us to reject all forms of 13 00:00:57,640 --> 00:01:02,720 Speaker 1: evil and become vessals worthy of your kingdom. We know 14 00:01:02,880 --> 00:01:05,720 Speaker 1: that our transformation begins with you. 15 00:01:05,880 --> 00:01:06,199 Speaker 2: Lord. 16 00:01:06,640 --> 00:01:10,279 Speaker 1: We ask you to fill our hearts with your peace 17 00:01:10,680 --> 00:01:14,720 Speaker 1: and your love so that we may be better reflections 18 00:01:14,920 --> 00:01:21,640 Speaker 1: of You in this world. In Jesus's name, Amen, Thank 19 00:01:21,680 --> 00:01:24,480 Speaker 1: you for joining me in prayer. Stay tuned for today's 20 00:01:24,480 --> 00:01:28,800 Speaker 1: free podcast Meditative Prayers with Zach Clinton, where you can 21 00:01:28,880 --> 00:01:34,880 Speaker 1: draw close to God and find strength in him. 22 00:01:35,000 --> 00:01:38,240 Speaker 2: My friends, welcome to your meditative prayer on transforming yourself 23 00:01:38,640 --> 00:01:40,720 Speaker 2: to get the most out of your spiritual journey, use 24 00:01:40,800 --> 00:01:44,240 Speaker 2: pray dot com every day and make prayer a priority 25 00:01:44,280 --> 00:01:47,559 Speaker 2: in your life. Again, our goal for today's meditative prayer 26 00:01:47,960 --> 00:01:51,680 Speaker 2: is all about transforming yourself. So let's begin by just 27 00:01:51,760 --> 00:01:55,440 Speaker 2: taking a minute to gather your thoughts in the quiet 28 00:01:55,440 --> 00:02:02,800 Speaker 2: your spirit. Accommodate yourself into a comfortable passe, close your eyes, 29 00:02:03,760 --> 00:02:08,760 Speaker 2: breathe in and breathe out until the pattern becomes easy. 30 00:02:09,919 --> 00:02:12,960 Speaker 2: Now turn your hearts towards the Word of God and 31 00:02:13,040 --> 00:02:15,840 Speaker 2: prepare yourself for what He has in store for you 32 00:02:15,919 --> 00:02:20,239 Speaker 2: this day. Today we'll be meditating on Romans chapter twelve, 33 00:02:20,320 --> 00:02:24,600 Speaker 2: verse two from the King James version. And be not 34 00:02:24,720 --> 00:02:28,040 Speaker 2: conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the 35 00:02:28,080 --> 00:02:31,000 Speaker 2: renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is 36 00:02:31,080 --> 00:02:36,400 Speaker 2: that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Now 37 00:02:36,520 --> 00:02:41,720 Speaker 2: take time today just to adore God for his majesty. Jesus, 38 00:02:41,760 --> 00:02:45,160 Speaker 2: I praise you, for you desire all people to be 39 00:02:45,320 --> 00:02:48,440 Speaker 2: saved and to come to the knowledge of your truth. 40 00:02:49,639 --> 00:02:52,200 Speaker 2: I worship you God, for you are the light of 41 00:02:52,240 --> 00:02:56,320 Speaker 2: the world. Whoever follows you will not walk in darkness, 42 00:02:56,760 --> 00:03:01,040 Speaker 2: but will have the light of life. I pray you Yahweh, 43 00:03:01,280 --> 00:03:04,280 Speaker 2: for you give your glory to no other, nor your 44 00:03:04,320 --> 00:03:10,040 Speaker 2: praise to carved idols. Let's be honest. Ideas are what 45 00:03:10,200 --> 00:03:14,400 Speaker 2: shape reality. The nature and the pattern of your thoughts 46 00:03:14,440 --> 00:03:17,800 Speaker 2: will decide who or what you become, good or bad, 47 00:03:18,040 --> 00:03:21,120 Speaker 2: right or wrong. Whatever your mind dwells on will determine 48 00:03:21,160 --> 00:03:26,040 Speaker 2: your outcome. If you habitually reflect on godly ideas, you 49 00:03:26,040 --> 00:03:29,120 Speaker 2: will live a holy life. But in the same manner, 50 00:03:29,480 --> 00:03:32,280 Speaker 2: if you give sin free reign over your mind, then 51 00:03:32,320 --> 00:03:35,800 Speaker 2: your actions will be controlled by it as well. Not 52 00:03:35,880 --> 00:03:43,120 Speaker 2: only is sinful speculation unproductive, it's dangerous. Through contemplation, even 53 00:03:43,200 --> 00:03:46,680 Speaker 2: Christians can grow accustomed to sin and become influenced by it. 54 00:03:47,680 --> 00:03:52,600 Speaker 2: That's why you must strive continuously toward transformation. And this 55 00:03:52,760 --> 00:03:56,960 Speaker 2: is achieved by changing your thought process through reading scripture. 56 00:03:57,600 --> 00:04:01,720 Speaker 2: You see, the wisdom of the Bible is power. If 57 00:04:01,760 --> 00:04:04,160 Speaker 2: you let it, the word of God will mold the 58 00:04:04,280 --> 00:04:09,360 Speaker 2: actuality of your existence. So take this time now just 59 00:04:09,400 --> 00:04:15,080 Speaker 2: to simply confess your sinful thoughts to the Lord. Now 60 00:04:15,120 --> 00:04:17,839 Speaker 2: take a moment to dwell on the power of God's 61 00:04:17,880 --> 00:04:21,760 Speaker 2: Holy word. Think on how he spoke all of creation 62 00:04:21,960 --> 00:04:26,040 Speaker 2: into existence. Think of how God's word brought forth life 63 00:04:26,400 --> 00:04:31,440 Speaker 2: and creativity, and now thank Him for giving you access 64 00:04:31,480 --> 00:04:36,039 Speaker 2: to this same power through scripture. Thank the Lord that 65 00:04:36,120 --> 00:04:39,880 Speaker 2: all scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, 66 00:04:40,240 --> 00:04:45,280 Speaker 2: for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. Thank 67 00:04:45,360 --> 00:04:49,680 Speaker 2: God for providing you immeasurable wisdom through the Bible. And 68 00:04:49,760 --> 00:04:54,479 Speaker 2: give thanks that biblical wisdom actively applied becomes knowledge, and 69 00:04:54,640 --> 00:05:01,000 Speaker 2: knowledge applied becomes power, power to radically and consistently renew you. 70 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:07,040 Speaker 2: God is present and he is listening to you. Jesus 71 00:05:07,160 --> 00:05:10,480 Speaker 2: was aware of the power found in scripture. He withstood 72 00:05:10,520 --> 00:05:14,720 Speaker 2: the devil and temptation through the discernment found in biblical truth. 73 00:05:15,520 --> 00:05:19,680 Speaker 2: And as Jesus overcame, my friends, you will too. You're 74 00:05:19,720 --> 00:05:23,600 Speaker 2: not alone. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you find 75 00:05:23,720 --> 00:05:28,800 Speaker 2: strength and solace in God's word. Ask him to transform 76 00:05:28,880 --> 00:05:32,040 Speaker 2: and renew your mind as you read and you absorb 77 00:05:32,160 --> 00:05:36,960 Speaker 2: the Holy Text, and remember, do not be shaped by 78 00:05:36,960 --> 00:05:41,800 Speaker 2: this world. Instead, be changed within by a new way 79 00:05:41,800 --> 00:05:45,239 Speaker 2: of thinking. Then you'll be able to decide what God 80 00:05:45,279 --> 00:05:47,680 Speaker 2: wants for you, and you'll be able to know what 81 00:05:47,760 --> 00:05:50,400 Speaker 2: is good and what is pleasing to God, and what 82 00:05:50,560 --> 00:05:55,160 Speaker 2: is perfect God's word is power. It will renew your 83 00:05:55,279 --> 00:06:00,280 Speaker 2: mind and transform your life, So be encouraged by His 84 00:06:00,480 --> 00:06:05,520 Speaker 2: truth today, my friends, thank you for completing today's meditative 85 00:06:05,560 --> 00:06:09,039 Speaker 2: prayer on pray dot com. By incorporating this healthy habit 86 00:06:09,080 --> 00:06:12,359 Speaker 2: as a daily practice, you're making prayer a priority in 87 00:06:12,440 --> 00:06:15,919 Speaker 2: strengthening your walk with God Again. My name is Zach Clinton, 88 00:06:16,160 --> 00:06:19,960 Speaker 2: Vice President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and 89 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,520 Speaker 2: we love being a part of your life.