1 00:00:00,360 --> 00:00:06,160 Speaker 1: Neither give place to the devil Ephesians four twenty seven. 2 00:00:07,480 --> 00:00:13,200 Speaker 1: Dear Lord, I declare today that my heart and mind 3 00:00:13,760 --> 00:00:19,040 Speaker 1: are hallowed ground for you alone. The enemy has no 4 00:00:19,280 --> 00:00:24,400 Speaker 1: business here and isn't welcome. I pray that you would 5 00:00:24,440 --> 00:00:29,080 Speaker 1: hedge me in and protect me and my family from 6 00:00:29,120 --> 00:00:33,320 Speaker 1: the fiery arrows of the enemy. Build a fortress of 7 00:00:33,440 --> 00:00:37,920 Speaker 1: truth around us to protect us from lives. Keep me 8 00:00:38,080 --> 00:00:42,879 Speaker 1: strong in your word, and remind me every day of 9 00:00:42,920 --> 00:00:48,080 Speaker 1: your goodness. That way I never stray into the den 10 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:55,200 Speaker 1: of the enemy. In Jesus' name, I pray Amen, Thank 11 00:00:55,240 --> 00:00:58,040 Speaker 1: you for joining me in prayer. Stay tuned for today's 12 00:00:58,040 --> 00:01:02,360 Speaker 1: free podcast Meditative Prayer with Zach Clinton, where you can 13 00:01:02,440 --> 00:01:07,440 Speaker 1: draw close to God and find strength in him. 14 00:01:08,680 --> 00:01:11,959 Speaker 2: My friends, welcome to your meditative prayer on more productivity. 15 00:01:12,400 --> 00:01:14,200 Speaker 2: To get the most out of your spiritual journey, use 16 00:01:14,240 --> 00:01:17,399 Speaker 2: pray dot com every day and make prayer a priority 17 00:01:17,440 --> 00:01:20,520 Speaker 2: in your life. Again. Our goal for today's meditative Prayer 18 00:01:20,840 --> 00:01:25,920 Speaker 2: is all about more productivity. You see, accomplishing goals can 19 00:01:25,959 --> 00:01:29,479 Speaker 2: be tough, so take a minute just to gather your 20 00:01:29,480 --> 00:01:34,200 Speaker 2: thoughts and to quiet your spirit. Maybe close your eyes 21 00:01:34,240 --> 00:01:39,720 Speaker 2: and take a couple of calming breaths, banish all errant thoughts, 22 00:01:39,760 --> 00:01:44,360 Speaker 2: and fix your focus on God's word, preparing your mind 23 00:01:45,080 --> 00:01:49,440 Speaker 2: to receive divine wisdom from the Holy Spirit. Today we'll 24 00:01:49,480 --> 00:01:53,080 Speaker 2: be meditating on Ephesians five fifteen to seventeen from the 25 00:01:53,160 --> 00:01:58,600 Speaker 2: King James version. It says, see then that you walk circumspectly, 26 00:01:58,680 --> 00:02:02,040 Speaker 2: not as fools, but as why redeeming the time, because 27 00:02:02,040 --> 00:02:06,040 Speaker 2: the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but 28 00:02:06,240 --> 00:02:11,520 Speaker 2: understanding what the will of the Lord is. My friends, 29 00:02:11,600 --> 00:02:14,160 Speaker 2: let us now just take time to adore God for 30 00:02:14,280 --> 00:02:17,800 Speaker 2: the wisdom that he has provided. God. I worship you, 31 00:02:18,160 --> 00:02:20,320 Speaker 2: for you have not given me a spirit of fear, 32 00:02:20,760 --> 00:02:24,280 Speaker 2: but of power, and of love and of a sound mind. 33 00:02:25,200 --> 00:02:28,480 Speaker 2: I praise you for granting me your unmatched grace, your 34 00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:32,720 Speaker 2: grace that provides me true identity found in you. I 35 00:02:32,800 --> 00:02:36,360 Speaker 2: worship you for your loving kindness over me. I praise 36 00:02:36,440 --> 00:02:39,320 Speaker 2: you for you are always with me. You never leave me, 37 00:02:39,440 --> 00:02:42,840 Speaker 2: nor forsake me. I extol your mighty name, for victory 38 00:02:42,880 --> 00:02:48,680 Speaker 2: and power belong to you alone. You see time is short, 39 00:02:48,919 --> 00:02:51,959 Speaker 2: so use it wisely. No matter who you are or 40 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:55,520 Speaker 2: where you live, there is one universal currency that operates 41 00:02:55,560 --> 00:03:00,760 Speaker 2: the same for everyone time. Time is impartial and uncaring. 42 00:03:01,440 --> 00:03:05,040 Speaker 2: It makes exceptions for none and stops for no one. 43 00:03:05,120 --> 00:03:08,520 Speaker 2: You cannot hoard it or control it, and once spent, 44 00:03:09,040 --> 00:03:13,239 Speaker 2: there's no getting it back In short. Time is precious 45 00:03:14,120 --> 00:03:17,160 Speaker 2: and precious things must be cared for lest they get 46 00:03:17,200 --> 00:03:22,280 Speaker 2: lost or stolen. One such thief is called procrastination, and 47 00:03:22,360 --> 00:03:24,960 Speaker 2: if you're not cautious, it will rob you of your 48 00:03:25,000 --> 00:03:29,280 Speaker 2: most precious currency. See. The way to protect yourself from 49 00:03:29,320 --> 00:03:32,919 Speaker 2: this theft is by being wise and how your time 50 00:03:33,040 --> 00:03:35,880 Speaker 2: is used, And this is only done by being careful 51 00:03:36,240 --> 00:03:39,720 Speaker 2: of the way that you live. So do not be 52 00:03:39,800 --> 00:03:44,000 Speaker 2: foolish and don't spend your time on superficial things. Do 53 00:03:44,080 --> 00:03:46,600 Speaker 2: what is necessary at the proper time. For the thief 54 00:03:46,640 --> 00:03:50,120 Speaker 2: awaits in the shadows. The clock does not stop ticking, 55 00:03:50,440 --> 00:03:55,080 Speaker 2: and you have no guarantee of what tomorrow may bring. Remember, 56 00:03:55,120 --> 00:03:58,600 Speaker 2: my friend, God created you to be productive and to 57 00:03:58,760 --> 00:04:01,960 Speaker 2: enjoy the fruits of your lafeabor, and this is accomplished 58 00:04:01,960 --> 00:04:06,040 Speaker 2: through wise time management and diligent efforts in your tasks. 59 00:04:07,040 --> 00:04:11,160 Speaker 2: Perhaps your time has been stolen by foolishness and procrastination. 60 00:04:12,560 --> 00:04:16,159 Speaker 2: Perhaps you've not been spending your limited universal currency in 61 00:04:16,200 --> 00:04:20,760 Speaker 2: a wise manner. Regardless of your situation. This is your 62 00:04:20,800 --> 00:04:25,440 Speaker 2: opportunity to present yourself before God. This is your chance 63 00:04:25,960 --> 00:04:29,200 Speaker 2: to confess your sins to Jesus and to ask for 64 00:04:29,279 --> 00:04:35,479 Speaker 2: his mercy. Now as we transition, let us now thank 65 00:04:35,520 --> 00:04:39,920 Speaker 2: God for teaching us to redeem our time. Thank God 66 00:04:39,960 --> 00:04:43,240 Speaker 2: for the wisdom imparted in his word. Thank Him for 67 00:04:43,320 --> 00:04:48,320 Speaker 2: his instructions that bring life and productivity. Thank Jesus for 68 00:04:48,400 --> 00:04:51,960 Speaker 2: his mercy and his grace. Thank Him for his plans 69 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:55,680 Speaker 2: and purpose for your life. Thank the Holy Spirit for 70 00:04:55,720 --> 00:04:59,479 Speaker 2: renewing your mind and for transforming your heart. And thank 71 00:04:59,520 --> 00:05:01,359 Speaker 2: him for tear teaching you to use your time in 72 00:05:01,400 --> 00:05:06,599 Speaker 2: a smart and efficient way. God is present and he 73 00:05:06,680 --> 00:05:10,039 Speaker 2: is listening to you. This is your moment to reach 74 00:05:10,080 --> 00:05:13,120 Speaker 2: out to Him and to seek his will. Ask the 75 00:05:13,160 --> 00:05:15,560 Speaker 2: Holy Spirit to give you revelation of the truth of 76 00:05:15,600 --> 00:05:18,599 Speaker 2: God's word to show you God's will for your life. 77 00:05:19,800 --> 00:05:22,000 Speaker 2: Ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to what 78 00:05:22,040 --> 00:05:25,320 Speaker 2: God has prepared for you. Ask him to enable you 79 00:05:25,400 --> 00:05:28,880 Speaker 2: to understand and to recognize God's plan and purpose for you. 80 00:05:29,960 --> 00:05:32,479 Speaker 2: Ask the Holy Spirit to help you dedicate your plans 81 00:05:32,480 --> 00:05:35,800 Speaker 2: to God and to focus on him, and ask him 82 00:05:35,800 --> 00:05:41,480 Speaker 2: to give you dedication and determination in completing all your endeavors. 83 00:05:42,240 --> 00:05:46,080 Speaker 2: Remember time is short, so be careful how you live, 84 00:05:46,839 --> 00:05:50,760 Speaker 2: and live wisely use every chance you have for doing good. 85 00:05:51,360 --> 00:05:54,840 Speaker 2: Because these are evil times. Do not be foolish with 86 00:05:54,880 --> 00:05:58,040 Speaker 2: your life. Instead, learn what God wants you to do. 87 00:05:59,160 --> 00:06:02,600 Speaker 2: So choose this to place your trust in Jesus Christ 88 00:06:02,960 --> 00:06:05,920 Speaker 2: and to seek his word. And as you apply God's 89 00:06:05,920 --> 00:06:08,560 Speaker 2: will and wisdom to your life, you will see your 90 00:06:08,560 --> 00:06:13,640 Speaker 2: productivity bloom. My friends, thank you for completing today's meditative 91 00:06:13,680 --> 00:06:17,480 Speaker 2: prayer on pray dot com. By incorporating this healthy habit 92 00:06:17,520 --> 00:06:20,040 Speaker 2: as a daily practice, I believe you're not only making 93 00:06:20,040 --> 00:06:23,160 Speaker 2: prayer a priority, but I believe you're also strengthening your 94 00:06:23,200 --> 00:06:26,159 Speaker 2: walk with God. As always, my name is Zach Clinton, 95 00:06:26,520 --> 00:06:30,120 Speaker 2: Vice President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and 96 00:06:30,160 --> 00:06:32,640 Speaker 2: we love being a part of your life. Here. 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