1 00:00:02,880 --> 00:00:06,560 Speaker 1: Have I not commanded THEE. Be strong and of a 2 00:00:06,600 --> 00:00:12,280 Speaker 1: good courage. Be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed. For 3 00:00:12,400 --> 00:00:17,680 Speaker 1: the Lord, thy God is with THEE. Whithersoever thou goest 4 00:00:18,320 --> 00:00:25,400 Speaker 1: Joshua one nine, Heavenly Father, we come to you today 5 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:31,320 Speaker 1: asking for your courage and strength. Help us to trust 6 00:00:31,440 --> 00:00:36,200 Speaker 1: in You, Lord, and to face each day with courage 7 00:00:36,640 --> 00:00:41,760 Speaker 1: and strength that comes from you. Your word is filled 8 00:00:41,920 --> 00:00:49,800 Speaker 1: with promises of hope, grace, mercy, and peace. We ask 9 00:00:50,040 --> 00:00:55,840 Speaker 1: for your protection, provision, and guidance as we go through 10 00:00:55,960 --> 00:01:01,520 Speaker 1: the uncertainties and hardships of life. We take the first 11 00:01:01,680 --> 00:01:06,320 Speaker 1: steps of faith. Help us to remember that you are 12 00:01:06,440 --> 00:01:12,279 Speaker 1: with us. We trust in your perfect love. It will 13 00:01:12,440 --> 00:01:18,640 Speaker 1: never fail. Through you, we can be courageous. We pray 14 00:01:18,760 --> 00:01:27,800 Speaker 1: this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Thank you 15 00:01:27,880 --> 00:01:31,399 Speaker 1: for joining me in prayer. Stay tuned for today's free podcast, 16 00:01:31,600 --> 00:01:35,440 Speaker 1: Meditative Prayers with Zach Clinton, where you can draw close 17 00:01:35,520 --> 00:01:37,800 Speaker 1: to God and find strength in him. 18 00:01:40,800 --> 00:01:44,320 Speaker 2: My friends, welcome to your meditative prayer on improving confidence. 19 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:47,200 Speaker 2: To get the most out of your spiritual journey, youspray 20 00:01:47,280 --> 00:01:50,280 Speaker 2: dot com every day and make prayer a priority in 21 00:01:50,320 --> 00:01:53,840 Speaker 2: your life. Again. Our goal for today's meditative prayer is 22 00:01:53,880 --> 00:01:57,720 Speaker 2: all about improving your confidence. So let's take a second 23 00:01:57,880 --> 00:02:01,680 Speaker 2: just simply to breathe. Maybe look for a comfortable and 24 00:02:01,760 --> 00:02:06,240 Speaker 2: quiet place, a place where your focused today can be. 25 00:02:06,360 --> 00:02:12,000 Speaker 2: On this moment of reflection, close your eyes, take a 26 00:02:12,040 --> 00:02:18,440 Speaker 2: deep breath, and as you exhale, envision the pressure releasing 27 00:02:18,720 --> 00:02:23,440 Speaker 2: around your heart. Today will be meditating on Joshua one 28 00:02:23,560 --> 00:02:27,840 Speaker 2: verse nine from the King James version. Have I not 29 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:31,800 Speaker 2: commanded thee be strong and of a good courage. Be 30 00:02:31,960 --> 00:02:35,280 Speaker 2: not afraid, neither be thou dismayed, For the Lord, thy 31 00:02:35,320 --> 00:02:40,320 Speaker 2: God is with THEE. Whithersoever thou goest. Now take a 32 00:02:40,360 --> 00:02:44,800 Speaker 2: moment to pour out your adoration to God. God. I 33 00:02:44,960 --> 00:02:47,720 Speaker 2: praise you for in the day when I cried out, 34 00:02:47,840 --> 00:02:52,080 Speaker 2: you answered me and made me bold with strength. I 35 00:02:52,200 --> 00:02:55,800 Speaker 2: extol you, Lord, for you are my light and my salvation. 36 00:02:56,120 --> 00:03:00,520 Speaker 2: Whom shall I fear? You? Lord, are the sa strength 37 00:03:00,560 --> 00:03:05,000 Speaker 2: of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid? I 38 00:03:05,120 --> 00:03:09,320 Speaker 2: bless your name, for all glory, honor, and power are yours. 39 00:03:11,040 --> 00:03:14,840 Speaker 2: God commands you to be brave. He called you to 40 00:03:14,919 --> 00:03:18,520 Speaker 2: be bold and to step out in His strength. But 41 00:03:18,600 --> 00:03:21,279 Speaker 2: this can be hard to do when you feel insecure 42 00:03:21,440 --> 00:03:26,040 Speaker 2: and inadequate. You may feel God is mistaken, that you 43 00:03:26,080 --> 00:03:29,639 Speaker 2: are worthless and not good enough. The truth is outside 44 00:03:29,720 --> 00:03:33,440 Speaker 2: of Christ, no one is. But that is the beauty 45 00:03:33,480 --> 00:03:37,600 Speaker 2: of the Gospel. It's not about you, It's about Jesus. 46 00:03:38,520 --> 00:03:41,400 Speaker 2: It's about who he is, what he did, and what 47 00:03:41,480 --> 00:03:46,960 Speaker 2: he continually does. Your feelings do not dictate your reality. 48 00:03:47,720 --> 00:03:51,760 Speaker 2: They do not decide your capabilities. Only God does that. 49 00:03:53,200 --> 00:03:55,920 Speaker 2: This is why you walk by faith and not by sight, 50 00:03:56,480 --> 00:04:00,000 Speaker 2: why you need the Holy Spirit. You see, the devil 51 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:02,880 Speaker 2: will tell you that you feel worthless because you are, 52 00:04:03,200 --> 00:04:06,400 Speaker 2: that you feel incapable because you are unlovable, and that 53 00:04:06,440 --> 00:04:09,360 Speaker 2: God has abandoned you. But this is a lie from 54 00:04:09,400 --> 00:04:12,400 Speaker 2: the pits of hell, and you must not believe it. 55 00:04:13,280 --> 00:04:17,279 Speaker 2: You can be strong and brave because your strength and 56 00:04:17,400 --> 00:04:22,400 Speaker 2: confidence come from Jesus. He promised to sustain you and 57 00:04:22,440 --> 00:04:25,680 Speaker 2: to be by your side. So take a moment to 58 00:04:25,800 --> 00:04:29,599 Speaker 2: reflect on what is hindering you. Gather all the fear, 59 00:04:30,160 --> 00:04:33,200 Speaker 2: the disappointments, and the insecurities and place them in the 60 00:04:33,240 --> 00:04:37,719 Speaker 2: hands of Jesus. Confess to the Lord your feelings of 61 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:42,520 Speaker 2: helplessness and discouragement, and let the Holy Spirit minister to 62 00:04:42,600 --> 00:04:48,039 Speaker 2: your heart now. Thank God for his spirit that makes 63 00:04:48,040 --> 00:04:51,640 Speaker 2: you brave. Thank Him for the promise of power and 64 00:04:51,760 --> 00:04:56,800 Speaker 2: confidence found in Christ. Thank Jesus for calling you forth 65 00:04:57,080 --> 00:05:01,039 Speaker 2: to greater things, and for establishing his a authority and 66 00:05:01,200 --> 00:05:05,960 Speaker 2: sharing his victory. Give thanks to God for the grace 67 00:05:06,200 --> 00:05:11,120 Speaker 2: and favor found in him. Thank Him for going before 68 00:05:11,160 --> 00:05:15,839 Speaker 2: you and behind you. Thank God for his love and 69 00:05:15,920 --> 00:05:19,240 Speaker 2: his care that has sustained you and will continue to 70 00:05:19,279 --> 00:05:23,440 Speaker 2: do so for all time. My friends, do not forget. 71 00:05:24,160 --> 00:05:28,440 Speaker 2: God is present and He is listening to you. So 72 00:05:28,520 --> 00:05:33,159 Speaker 2: fear not, for you are not alone. Jesus promised to 73 00:05:33,160 --> 00:05:37,400 Speaker 2: be with you every step of the way. Pray to him. 74 00:05:37,760 --> 00:05:40,800 Speaker 2: Ask Him for his help in every area of your life, 75 00:05:40,880 --> 00:05:45,520 Speaker 2: in every situation and every circumstance, and every challenge and 76 00:05:45,560 --> 00:05:49,440 Speaker 2: every battle and everything you do and in everywhere you go. 77 00:05:50,240 --> 00:05:52,960 Speaker 2: Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you how to be 78 00:05:53,080 --> 00:05:56,800 Speaker 2: strong and to persevere in the midst of trials. And 79 00:05:56,880 --> 00:06:01,719 Speaker 2: ask God to manifest His purpose in your life. Life. Remember, 80 00:06:02,400 --> 00:06:06,440 Speaker 2: God commands you to be strong and brave, so be 81 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:10,640 Speaker 2: bold and do not allow fear to discourage you, for 82 00:06:10,760 --> 00:06:13,480 Speaker 2: hope can be found even in the midst of hardship. 83 00:06:14,960 --> 00:06:17,880 Speaker 2: Take heart and chase after the fullness of what God 84 00:06:17,960 --> 00:06:21,360 Speaker 2: has for you. Go forth in the knowledge that God 85 00:06:21,480 --> 00:06:24,800 Speaker 2: is on your side. He will encourage you, and He 86 00:06:24,839 --> 00:06:29,479 Speaker 2: will uplift you. You are already more than an overcomer 87 00:06:29,960 --> 00:06:35,320 Speaker 2: in Jesus Christ. My friends, go be blessed today. Thank 88 00:06:35,360 --> 00:06:38,800 Speaker 2: you for completing today's meditative prayer on pray dot com. 89 00:06:39,160 --> 00:06:42,400 Speaker 2: By incorporating this healthy habit as a daily practice, you 90 00:06:42,480 --> 00:06:45,680 Speaker 2: are making prayer a priority and strengthening your walk with 91 00:06:45,760 --> 00:06:49,160 Speaker 2: God again. My name is Zach Clinton from the American 92 00:06:49,160 --> 00:06:52,640 Speaker 2: Association of Christian Counselors. We love being a part of 93 00:06:52,640 --> 00:06:53,200 Speaker 2: your life.