1 00:00:01,560 --> 00:00:06,400 Speaker 1: Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad. Moreover, 2 00:00:06,519 --> 00:00:12,160 Speaker 1: also my flesh shall rest in hope. Acts two twenty six. 3 00:00:12,840 --> 00:00:16,040 Speaker 1: Heavenly Father, I thank you that you have poured out 4 00:00:16,079 --> 00:00:20,959 Speaker 1: miraculous gifts and divine influences on all those who trust 5 00:00:21,200 --> 00:00:24,280 Speaker 1: and believe in your son. You have destroyed the sting 6 00:00:24,400 --> 00:00:28,319 Speaker 1: of death and purchased eternal life for all of us 7 00:00:28,400 --> 00:00:31,960 Speaker 1: who will receive you. My heart rejoices in your grand 8 00:00:32,040 --> 00:00:35,640 Speaker 1: plan of salvation. It is too good to keep quiet. 9 00:00:36,240 --> 00:00:39,640 Speaker 1: You broke every curse of death and destruction over my life, 10 00:00:40,159 --> 00:00:44,200 Speaker 1: and my flesh is filled with hope. You have given 11 00:00:44,320 --> 00:00:49,199 Speaker 1: me new life. There is no one like you, and 12 00:00:49,400 --> 00:00:52,440 Speaker 1: all you ask of me is to believe in Jesus. 13 00:00:53,400 --> 00:00:59,120 Speaker 1: I believe, Lord with my whole heart. I believe in Jesus. Amen. 14 00:01:05,040 --> 00:01:08,559 Speaker 1: Thank you for listening to pray dot COM's nightly prayer. 15 00:01:09,440 --> 00:01:12,880 Speaker 1: To experience a pocket of peace before you go to sleep. 16 00:01:13,480 --> 00:01:17,600 Speaker 1: Stay tuned for our free meditative prayer after this quick 17 00:01:17,600 --> 00:01:24,919 Speaker 1: word from our sponsors. 18 00:01:26,160 --> 00:01:30,920 Speaker 2: Welcome to your meditative prayer on enjoying life. To get 19 00:01:30,959 --> 00:01:34,240 Speaker 2: the most out of your spiritual journey, use pray dot 20 00:01:34,240 --> 00:01:39,679 Speaker 2: com every day and make prayer a priority in your life. 21 00:01:39,760 --> 00:01:45,600 Speaker 2: Our goal for today's meditative prayer is to enjoy life. 22 00:01:45,920 --> 00:01:50,880 Speaker 2: Take a moment to center yourself, find a comfortable and 23 00:01:51,080 --> 00:01:56,440 Speaker 2: quiet spot, reflect on God's word as you breathe in 24 00:01:56,520 --> 00:02:02,520 Speaker 2: and out. Focus on relax your body and on quieting 25 00:02:02,640 --> 00:02:08,600 Speaker 2: your mind. Now turn your thoughts toward what God has 26 00:02:08,680 --> 00:02:13,400 Speaker 2: prepared for you this day, glory in the presence of 27 00:02:13,480 --> 00:02:20,720 Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit. We will be meditating on First Corinthians, 28 00:02:20,840 --> 00:02:24,800 Speaker 2: chapter ten, verse thirty one from the King James version. 29 00:02:27,560 --> 00:02:33,720 Speaker 2: Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, 30 00:02:33,720 --> 00:02:40,520 Speaker 2: do all to the glory of God. Let us take 31 00:02:40,680 --> 00:02:46,200 Speaker 2: time to give our praise to God. I praise you Jesus, 32 00:02:46,400 --> 00:02:50,520 Speaker 2: for you have called me to do great things, to 33 00:02:50,680 --> 00:02:54,040 Speaker 2: work for your kingdom, and to live life to the 34 00:02:54,080 --> 00:03:00,480 Speaker 2: fullness of your goodness. God. I worship you, for you 35 00:03:00,600 --> 00:03:07,200 Speaker 2: are my joy and my strength. Jesus, in you dwells 36 00:03:07,240 --> 00:03:10,720 Speaker 2: the fullness of God, and you do all for the 37 00:03:10,720 --> 00:03:17,840 Speaker 2: glory of God, the Father Holy Spirit. I praise you, 38 00:03:18,040 --> 00:03:21,480 Speaker 2: for you are my constant companion In all I do. 39 00:03:23,440 --> 00:03:27,160 Speaker 2: I honor you God, and I worship you with all 40 00:03:27,240 --> 00:03:37,760 Speaker 2: my heart, soul and strength. Perseverance. You gain victory in 41 00:03:37,880 --> 00:03:42,560 Speaker 2: doing everything for God's glory, and you must persevere in 42 00:03:42,640 --> 00:03:47,760 Speaker 2: doing so, for you are not only living for yourself. 43 00:03:48,680 --> 00:03:53,240 Speaker 2: You have a calling and purpose from God, and you 44 00:03:53,320 --> 00:03:56,920 Speaker 2: are living out that purpose in progress each day of 45 00:03:56,960 --> 00:04:02,480 Speaker 2: your life. So don't wait to arrive at your perceived 46 00:04:02,600 --> 00:04:07,520 Speaker 2: destination to honor God, live your life in a way 47 00:04:07,560 --> 00:04:14,880 Speaker 2: that glorifies God. At each mile. Run your race in faith, 48 00:04:15,640 --> 00:04:18,760 Speaker 2: knowing that God is waiting for you, and He will 49 00:04:18,800 --> 00:04:23,520 Speaker 2: give you your prize for you know that those who 50 00:04:23,560 --> 00:04:28,440 Speaker 2: persevere in God's goodness will obtain a crown and share 51 00:04:28,600 --> 00:04:34,559 Speaker 2: in his victory. Look at your life through Heaven's eyes. 52 00:04:35,600 --> 00:04:41,599 Speaker 2: See how each step is a small triumph. Glory in 53 00:04:41,680 --> 00:04:48,880 Speaker 2: each of those moments, and give glory to God in them. 54 00:04:49,279 --> 00:04:52,679 Speaker 2: You don't need to hit milestones or cross the finish 55 00:04:52,760 --> 00:04:58,360 Speaker 2: line first. God isn't looking for your trophies. He wants 56 00:04:58,440 --> 00:05:03,760 Speaker 2: to share in your journey. Take time now to invite 57 00:05:03,800 --> 00:05:08,440 Speaker 2: Him into this leg of your race. Confess your sins 58 00:05:08,520 --> 00:05:13,360 Speaker 2: to him, even let your confession be for his glory. 59 00:05:15,480 --> 00:05:19,200 Speaker 2: God sees all, regardless of whether or not you walk 60 00:05:19,279 --> 00:05:27,200 Speaker 2: through life alone. Reach out to Him now. Now consider 61 00:05:27,320 --> 00:05:31,920 Speaker 2: for a moment God's sustaining strength in your life, and 62 00:05:32,120 --> 00:05:37,039 Speaker 2: thank him for it. Thank God that even through your 63 00:05:37,160 --> 00:05:43,840 Speaker 2: doubt and fear, he remains faithful. Thank the Lord that 64 00:05:43,880 --> 00:05:47,400 Speaker 2: when the road is long and hard, he gives you 65 00:05:47,520 --> 00:05:53,680 Speaker 2: the ability to continue. Thank Him because He is in 66 00:05:53,800 --> 00:06:00,040 Speaker 2: control and he has a beautiful plan for your life. 67 00:06:00,320 --> 00:06:06,000 Speaker 2: Thank Him for continuously working in your life. Thank him 68 00:06:06,200 --> 00:06:09,760 Speaker 2: because at the right time, he makes all things be 69 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:17,320 Speaker 2: as they should. God is present and he is listening 70 00:06:17,360 --> 00:06:21,640 Speaker 2: to you. God promised that he has a reward for 71 00:06:21,720 --> 00:06:25,640 Speaker 2: those who seek Him and do not give up. You 72 00:06:25,760 --> 00:06:30,200 Speaker 2: must hold on to faith. This is your moment to 73 00:06:30,320 --> 00:06:33,839 Speaker 2: reach out to God. To ask him to keep your 74 00:06:33,880 --> 00:06:39,960 Speaker 2: feet from stumbling and your knees from growing weak. Ask 75 00:06:40,120 --> 00:06:43,919 Speaker 2: God to lift you up on wings like eagles that 76 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:49,160 Speaker 2: you might soar. Ask Him to sustain you in the 77 00:06:49,240 --> 00:06:56,640 Speaker 2: desert and provide refreshment in dry seasons. Ask the Holy 78 00:06:56,760 --> 00:07:01,039 Speaker 2: Spirit to minister the truth of God's words and his 79 00:07:01,279 --> 00:07:08,640 Speaker 2: promise in your heart. Remember, if you eat, or if 80 00:07:08,680 --> 00:07:13,280 Speaker 2: you drink, or if you do anything, do it for 81 00:07:13,400 --> 00:07:21,160 Speaker 2: the glory of God. Press on and push through. Choose 82 00:07:21,240 --> 00:07:24,800 Speaker 2: this day to stand upon the truth of God's word. 83 00:07:27,800 --> 00:07:33,280 Speaker 2: Choose to receive God's mighty strength within your soul. Be 84 00:07:33,680 --> 00:07:40,360 Speaker 2: encouraged and continue toward what's ahead. God has pleasant and 85 00:07:40,480 --> 00:07:47,760 Speaker 2: amazing plans in store for you. Thank you for completing 86 00:07:47,760 --> 00:07:52,440 Speaker 2: today's meditative prayer on pray dot com. By incorporating this 87 00:07:52,560 --> 00:07:55,960 Speaker 2: healthy habit as a daily practice, you are making prayer 88 00:07:56,000 --> 00:08:06,160 Speaker 2: a priority and strengthening your walk with God.