1 00:00:01,720 --> 00:00:06,400 Speaker 1: I beseech you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, 2 00:00:06,760 --> 00:00:12,600 Speaker 1: that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable 3 00:00:12,760 --> 00:00:19,079 Speaker 1: unto God, which is your reasonable service Romans twelve one. 4 00:00:19,880 --> 00:00:25,920 Speaker 1: Dear Lord, you are worthy of an inviting, steadfast, and 5 00:00:26,239 --> 00:00:30,360 Speaker 1: faithful devotion. I do not want to give you the 6 00:00:30,520 --> 00:00:35,160 Speaker 1: leftovers of what I have. Rather, I want to give 7 00:00:35,280 --> 00:00:39,559 Speaker 1: you all of who I am. I know there are 8 00:00:39,640 --> 00:00:43,519 Speaker 1: no words or songs I could offer that would ever 9 00:00:43,720 --> 00:00:49,879 Speaker 1: replace an obedient and faithful life lived after you equip 10 00:00:49,960 --> 00:00:54,360 Speaker 1: me with the endurance it takes to be faithful every day. 11 00:00:55,160 --> 00:00:58,720 Speaker 1: I do not want to obey you in spurts. I 12 00:00:58,800 --> 00:01:02,360 Speaker 1: want to run toward you and tell the day I 13 00:01:02,560 --> 00:01:08,840 Speaker 1: die in Jesus' name. Amen, Thank you for joining me 14 00:01:08,920 --> 00:01:13,080 Speaker 1: in prayer. Stay tuned for today's free podcast, Meditative Prayers 15 00:01:13,240 --> 00:01:16,360 Speaker 1: with Zach Clinton, where you can draw close to God 16 00:01:16,640 --> 00:01:20,679 Speaker 1: and find strength in him. 17 00:01:21,800 --> 00:01:24,759 Speaker 2: My friends, welcome to your meditative prayer on spiritual fitness. 18 00:01:25,200 --> 00:01:27,000 Speaker 2: To get the most out of your spiritual journey, use 19 00:01:27,040 --> 00:01:29,880 Speaker 2: pray dot com every day and make prayer a priority 20 00:01:29,880 --> 00:01:32,680 Speaker 2: in your life. Again. Our goal for today's meditative prayer 21 00:01:32,720 --> 00:01:36,319 Speaker 2: is all about enhancing and strengthening your spiritual fitness. So 22 00:01:36,400 --> 00:01:40,640 Speaker 2: put life's daily demands on pause, and in a quiet environment, 23 00:01:40,720 --> 00:01:44,440 Speaker 2: find a comfortable position that will simply allow you to relax. 24 00:01:45,560 --> 00:01:48,640 Speaker 2: Maybe close your eyes and take a couple of deep breaths. 25 00:01:49,480 --> 00:01:53,160 Speaker 2: Focus your attention on entering the presence of God, and 26 00:01:53,200 --> 00:01:55,240 Speaker 2: as you feel the Holy Spirit draw near to you, 27 00:01:55,720 --> 00:01:58,760 Speaker 2: ready your heart and open your mind to receive what 28 00:01:58,880 --> 00:02:02,480 Speaker 2: God has prepared for you today. Today we'll be meditating 29 00:02:02,560 --> 00:02:05,240 Speaker 2: on First Timothy chapter four, verses seven to eight from 30 00:02:05,280 --> 00:02:10,080 Speaker 2: the King James version. But refuse profane and old wives fables, 31 00:02:10,120 --> 00:02:15,600 Speaker 2: and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. For bodily exercise profiteth little, 32 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:20,120 Speaker 2: but Godliness is profitable into all things, having promise of 33 00:02:20,160 --> 00:02:22,640 Speaker 2: the life that now is, and of that which is 34 00:02:22,680 --> 00:02:26,360 Speaker 2: the come. Now take a moment to pour out your 35 00:02:26,400 --> 00:02:30,200 Speaker 2: adoration to God for who he is. God, I praise you, 36 00:02:30,520 --> 00:02:33,840 Speaker 2: for there is none like you. You have said eternity 37 00:02:33,880 --> 00:02:35,760 Speaker 2: within the human heart, and you have given us the 38 00:02:35,840 --> 00:02:40,840 Speaker 2: chance to prepare for it. Jesus, I worship you. Your 39 00:02:40,880 --> 00:02:44,080 Speaker 2: blood paved the way for the eternal restoration of all mankind, 40 00:02:44,120 --> 00:02:46,760 Speaker 2: and your grace grants as access to the Holy Spirit. 41 00:02:47,760 --> 00:02:51,000 Speaker 2: I extol your name Lord, for you alone are worthy 42 00:02:51,040 --> 00:02:54,959 Speaker 2: of all honor and glory. You see. The key to 43 00:02:55,000 --> 00:02:59,120 Speaker 2: your you see, the key to your well being is 44 00:02:59,120 --> 00:03:02,880 Speaker 2: your spiritual health. Physical workouts can only do so much 45 00:03:02,919 --> 00:03:05,480 Speaker 2: for you. Having a strong mind will only get you 46 00:03:05,560 --> 00:03:08,960 Speaker 2: so far. The most important factor for a good life 47 00:03:09,440 --> 00:03:13,440 Speaker 2: is strong spiritual health. A healthy spiritual life will affect 48 00:03:13,480 --> 00:03:16,040 Speaker 2: your body or mind and your soul. It will have 49 00:03:16,080 --> 00:03:18,840 Speaker 2: an effect on those around you. It will affect the 50 00:03:18,880 --> 00:03:21,840 Speaker 2: outcome of your life here on earth and your eternity. 51 00:03:21,880 --> 00:03:24,919 Speaker 2: To come to live well both here and in the 52 00:03:24,960 --> 00:03:28,280 Speaker 2: world to come, you must exercise your spiritual muscles daily 53 00:03:28,360 --> 00:03:32,280 Speaker 2: and constantly. You do this by reading the Word of God, 54 00:03:32,760 --> 00:03:35,840 Speaker 2: by spending time with Him in prayer, and worshiping Him 55 00:03:35,840 --> 00:03:40,600 Speaker 2: with thanksgiving and praise. So seek salvation through Jesus Christ 56 00:03:40,960 --> 00:03:44,720 Speaker 2: and cultivate a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Don't let 57 00:03:44,800 --> 00:03:47,840 Speaker 2: sin come between you and God. So right now, in 58 00:03:47,880 --> 00:03:51,760 Speaker 2: this moment, confess your sins before Him and receive Christ 59 00:03:51,840 --> 00:03:57,480 Speaker 2: into your heart and let Him refresh your spirit. And now, 60 00:03:57,520 --> 00:03:59,560 Speaker 2: my friends, let's take a moment just to dwell on 61 00:03:59,600 --> 00:04:03,320 Speaker 2: God's importance in your life. Thank Him for his power 62 00:04:03,360 --> 00:04:07,160 Speaker 2: and provision. Thank God for his grace which abides in you. 63 00:04:08,040 --> 00:04:10,520 Speaker 2: Thank Him for his attentive care in your life, for 64 00:04:10,640 --> 00:04:15,080 Speaker 2: his unending loving kindness. Thank God for his protection, for 65 00:04:15,200 --> 00:04:18,400 Speaker 2: always looking out for you. And thank the Holy Spirit 66 00:04:18,440 --> 00:04:23,000 Speaker 2: for his constant care and comfort. My friends, do not forget. 67 00:04:23,040 --> 00:04:26,599 Speaker 2: God is present and he is listening to you. He 68 00:04:26,720 --> 00:04:30,000 Speaker 2: promised to be attentive to your needs. He wants to 69 00:04:30,040 --> 00:04:32,520 Speaker 2: bless you to fill your life with the truth and 70 00:04:32,560 --> 00:04:35,680 Speaker 2: goodness of who He is. So reach out to Him 71 00:04:35,680 --> 00:04:38,840 Speaker 2: for his help. Pray for strength in your daily life. 72 00:04:39,720 --> 00:04:41,880 Speaker 2: Pray for God to help you walk closer to Him 73 00:04:41,920 --> 00:04:45,320 Speaker 2: each day. Ask Him to prosper the work of your 74 00:04:45,360 --> 00:04:48,960 Speaker 2: hand and cause you to succeed in your endeavors. Ask 75 00:04:49,040 --> 00:04:51,440 Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit to remove all your fears in doubt, 76 00:04:52,040 --> 00:04:54,359 Speaker 2: and ask him to empower you with boldness in the 77 00:04:54,400 --> 00:05:00,000 Speaker 2: knowledge that God is with you. Remember, teach yourself only. 78 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:03,080 Speaker 2: We need to serve God. Training your body helps you 79 00:05:03,160 --> 00:05:06,119 Speaker 2: in some ways, but serving God helps you in every way. 80 00:05:06,800 --> 00:05:09,200 Speaker 2: Serving God brings you blessings in this life and in 81 00:05:09,240 --> 00:05:12,359 Speaker 2: the future life as well. So pursue all that God 82 00:05:12,480 --> 00:05:17,239 Speaker 2: has for you and seek Him at all times. My friends, 83 00:05:17,279 --> 00:05:19,880 Speaker 2: thank you so much for completing today's meditative prayer on 84 00:05:19,920 --> 00:05:22,960 Speaker 2: pray dot com. By incorporating this healthy habit as a 85 00:05:23,040 --> 00:05:25,960 Speaker 2: daily practice, you are making prayer a priority and your 86 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:29,000 Speaker 2: strengthening your walk with God. As always, my name is 87 00:05:29,040 --> 00:05:32,920 Speaker 2: Zach Clinton, Vice President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, 88 00:05:33,320 --> 00:05:35,000 Speaker 2: and we love being a part of your life.