1 00:00:02,520 --> 00:00:07,360 Speaker 1: Peace I leave with you my peace. I give unto you, 2 00:00:08,160 --> 00:00:12,160 Speaker 1: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let 3 00:00:12,320 --> 00:00:16,560 Speaker 1: not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid 4 00:00:17,320 --> 00:00:24,439 Speaker 1: John fourteen twenty seven. Dear Lord, your peace is a 5 00:00:24,600 --> 00:00:31,000 Speaker 1: gift that surpasses all understanding. You provide comfort in the 6 00:00:31,040 --> 00:00:36,760 Speaker 1: midst of our trials and tribulations, giving us strength to 7 00:00:36,920 --> 00:00:41,880 Speaker 1: carry on when the path ahead seems too daunting. Your 8 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:46,720 Speaker 1: promise of perfect peace remains true for those who keep 9 00:00:46,760 --> 00:00:51,400 Speaker 1: their hearts aligned with you. As we walk this life 10 00:00:51,720 --> 00:00:57,040 Speaker 1: filled with trials and temptations. Help us to remember that 11 00:00:57,240 --> 00:01:02,360 Speaker 1: you are always with us. Fill our hearts with courage 12 00:01:02,840 --> 00:01:06,840 Speaker 1: and faith, so that we may abide in your peace 13 00:01:07,600 --> 00:01:11,679 Speaker 1: and be a beacon of hope for those around us. 14 00:01:12,600 --> 00:01:21,080 Speaker 2: In Jesus' name, Amen, thank you for joining me in prayer. 15 00:01:21,280 --> 00:01:26,000 Speaker 2: Stay tuned for today's free podcast, Meditative Prayers with Zach Clinton, 16 00:01:26,240 --> 00:01:29,319 Speaker 2: where you can draw close to God and find strength 17 00:01:29,440 --> 00:01:34,640 Speaker 2: in him. 18 00:01:34,920 --> 00:01:37,520 Speaker 3: Click the link of the description to grow closer to God. 19 00:01:37,959 --> 00:01:41,640 Speaker 3: There you'll find daily prayers, Bible plans, sleep stories, and 20 00:01:41,720 --> 00:01:44,400 Speaker 3: so much more, all on the pray dot Com app. 21 00:01:44,800 --> 00:01:46,880 Speaker 3: Click the link of the description to get started. 22 00:01:52,800 --> 00:01:56,880 Speaker 4: Welcome to your meditative prayer on healing grief. To get 23 00:01:56,920 --> 00:01:59,080 Speaker 4: the most out of your spiritual journey, use pray dot 24 00:01:59,080 --> 00:02:05,080 Speaker 4: com every day and make prayer a priority in your life. Again, 25 00:02:05,120 --> 00:02:10,080 Speaker 4: our goal for today's meditative prayer is healing grief. Grief's 26 00:02:10,120 --> 00:02:14,839 Speaker 4: a heavy emotion to process, so take a minute this 27 00:02:14,960 --> 00:02:19,600 Speaker 4: day to gather your thoughts and to quiet your spirit. 28 00:02:21,520 --> 00:02:33,840 Speaker 4: Accommodate yourself into a comfortable state. Close your eyes, breathe easy. 29 00:02:35,000 --> 00:02:38,920 Speaker 4: Now turn your heart and fix your attention to what 30 00:02:39,040 --> 00:02:43,520 Speaker 4: God has for you today. Again, we'll be meditating on 31 00:02:43,639 --> 00:02:47,320 Speaker 4: John chapter fourteen, verse twenty seven. From the King James version, 32 00:02:49,000 --> 00:02:52,200 Speaker 4: it says peace. I leave with you my peace. I 33 00:02:52,240 --> 00:02:55,880 Speaker 4: give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I 34 00:02:56,000 --> 00:03:00,720 Speaker 4: unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let 35 00:03:00,720 --> 00:03:05,600 Speaker 4: it be afraid. Let us take time to adore God 36 00:03:05,600 --> 00:03:11,320 Speaker 4: in these moments. God, I worship you, for you are 37 00:03:11,560 --> 00:03:16,359 Speaker 4: who you say you are. I praise you for granting 38 00:03:16,400 --> 00:03:21,399 Speaker 4: me your unmatched peace, a peace that surpasses all knowledge 39 00:03:21,720 --> 00:03:28,799 Speaker 4: and understanding. I praise you for your loving kindness over me. God, 40 00:03:28,880 --> 00:03:32,800 Speaker 4: I worship you, for you are always with me. You 41 00:03:32,919 --> 00:03:37,520 Speaker 4: never leave me, nor forsake me. I praise you for 42 00:03:37,600 --> 00:03:41,520 Speaker 4: your care over me in this time of need. My 43 00:03:41,560 --> 00:03:44,640 Speaker 4: friend's grief is one of, if not the most difficult 44 00:03:44,640 --> 00:03:49,880 Speaker 4: emotions to process. Grief can overwhelm the heart, and it 45 00:03:49,960 --> 00:03:54,920 Speaker 4: can paralyze the mind with fear. But Jesus can help 46 00:03:54,960 --> 00:03:59,400 Speaker 4: you deal with grief. Why because he offers you his peace. 47 00:04:00,760 --> 00:04:04,200 Speaker 4: The peace of God is different from what this world 48 00:04:04,240 --> 00:04:10,320 Speaker 4: has to offer. Human peace is dependent upon control of circumstances. 49 00:04:11,360 --> 00:04:14,800 Speaker 4: It requires everything to be going well in order for 50 00:04:14,840 --> 00:04:20,320 Speaker 4: it to be real. That's not so with God. Jesus 51 00:04:20,320 --> 00:04:25,200 Speaker 4: offers a peace that will prevail against all odds. It 52 00:04:25,240 --> 00:04:29,719 Speaker 4: is tranquility in the middle of the storm, a solid 53 00:04:29,800 --> 00:04:36,599 Speaker 4: foundation amidst shifting sands. The peace Christ offers is not 54 00:04:36,800 --> 00:04:42,440 Speaker 4: contingent on your control or your understanding, just your acceptance. 55 00:04:44,200 --> 00:04:49,359 Speaker 4: His peace is the reassurance that no matter what, God 56 00:04:49,480 --> 00:04:55,880 Speaker 4: is in control. Not only is he in control, but 57 00:04:56,000 --> 00:05:00,160 Speaker 4: also He has a plan, and not just any pl 58 00:05:01,400 --> 00:05:06,720 Speaker 4: He has the best plan. Because God is who he is, 59 00:05:08,080 --> 00:05:13,040 Speaker 4: his peace reigns supreme. So confess your grief to God 60 00:05:13,160 --> 00:05:19,640 Speaker 4: right now, for he is waiting for you. Let us 61 00:05:19,680 --> 00:05:24,440 Speaker 4: now thank God for his peace, Thank him for his peace. 62 00:05:24,520 --> 00:05:29,000 Speaker 4: That is divine. Thank God that you do not have 63 00:05:29,040 --> 00:05:35,240 Speaker 4: to live under fear. Thank Him for peace in the 64 00:05:35,279 --> 00:05:40,800 Speaker 4: healing process. Thank Jesus. Then, in the middle of your 65 00:05:40,839 --> 00:05:46,839 Speaker 4: grief you have his assurance and thank Him that you 66 00:05:46,960 --> 00:05:51,480 Speaker 4: can trust that He will work all things out for good. 67 00:05:52,800 --> 00:05:57,760 Speaker 4: God is present and he is listening to you. He 68 00:05:57,800 --> 00:06:03,520 Speaker 4: cares for you, belongs to ease your suffering. This is 69 00:06:03,560 --> 00:06:08,919 Speaker 4: your moment to reach out to him. Ask God to 70 00:06:08,960 --> 00:06:13,440 Speaker 4: reassure your heart in this difficult time. Ask him to 71 00:06:13,480 --> 00:06:18,479 Speaker 4: grant you his peace that surpasses all understanding, Peace that 72 00:06:18,560 --> 00:06:24,200 Speaker 4: is greater than any circumstance or situation. Ask the Holy 73 00:06:24,279 --> 00:06:27,880 Speaker 4: Spirit to help you receive this peace and to trust 74 00:06:27,880 --> 00:06:34,279 Speaker 4: in his word. Remember, God promised to give you his peace. 75 00:06:35,800 --> 00:06:39,360 Speaker 4: God's peace is greater than anything the world has to offer. 76 00:06:40,960 --> 00:06:44,280 Speaker 4: It prevails all obstacles and triumphs. 77 00:06:43,720 --> 00:06:49,160 Speaker 3: Over all fear. Have courage and. 78 00:06:49,200 --> 00:06:53,599 Speaker 4: Know that you're not alone. God is for you and 79 00:06:53,640 --> 00:06:57,960 Speaker 4: he will help you through this. With God's peace, when 80 00:06:57,960 --> 00:07:01,479 Speaker 4: it reigns in our hearts, friends, you can overcome anything. 81 00:07:03,200 --> 00:07:07,080 Speaker 4: Thank you for completing today's meditative prayer on pray dot com. 82 00:07:07,200 --> 00:07:10,160 Speaker 4: By incorporating this healthy habit as a daily practice, you 83 00:07:10,200 --> 00:07:13,640 Speaker 4: are making prayer a priority in strengthening your walk with 84 00:07:13,720 --> 00:07:17,120 Speaker 4: God again. My name is Zach Clinton from the American 85 00:07:17,160 --> 00:07:20,760 Speaker 4: Association of Christian Counselors, and we love being a part 86 00:07:20,760 --> 00:07:23,960 Speaker 4: of your life. 87 00:07:24,160 --> 00:07:26,640 Speaker 3: If today's reading moved you, the pray dot Com app 88 00:07:26,680 --> 00:07:30,080 Speaker 3: is where you can go deeper with daily prayers, Bible plans, 89 00:07:30,080 --> 00:07:33,280 Speaker 3: and more. 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