1 00:00:02,040 --> 00:00:06,840 Speaker 1: The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. He 2 00:00:06,920 --> 00:00:11,120 Speaker 1: maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth 3 00:00:11,200 --> 00:00:17,880 Speaker 1: me beside the still waters, Psalm twenty three one through two. 4 00:00:19,440 --> 00:00:24,440 Speaker 1: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you to thank you 5 00:00:25,040 --> 00:00:30,920 Speaker 1: for your never ending love and protection. Like a shepherd, 6 00:00:31,560 --> 00:00:35,440 Speaker 1: you lead us in paths of righteousness and guide us 7 00:00:35,920 --> 00:00:40,599 Speaker 1: even when the way is dark and winding. In times 8 00:00:40,640 --> 00:00:47,199 Speaker 1: of pain or joy. You remain our solid foundation, keeping 9 00:00:47,280 --> 00:00:51,360 Speaker 1: us from being shaken by the waves of life. Your 10 00:00:51,800 --> 00:00:57,960 Speaker 1: loving kindness towards us never ends, and your love encircles 11 00:00:58,080 --> 00:01:03,280 Speaker 1: us like a warm embrace. Though life may bring uncertainty, 12 00:01:04,080 --> 00:01:08,160 Speaker 1: we find peace in knowing that you are with us 13 00:01:08,520 --> 00:01:12,119 Speaker 1: each step of the way. Help us to trust in 14 00:01:12,160 --> 00:01:17,160 Speaker 1: You in everything, and always be aware of your presence 15 00:01:17,319 --> 00:01:24,520 Speaker 1: around us. In Jesus' name, Amen, thank you for joining 16 00:01:24,600 --> 00:01:28,720 Speaker 1: me in prayer. Stay tuned for today's free podcast Meditative 17 00:01:28,760 --> 00:01:32,320 Speaker 1: Prayers with Doctor Tim Clinton, where you can draw close 18 00:01:32,400 --> 00:01:37,240 Speaker 1: to God and find strength in him. 19 00:01:37,680 --> 00:01:40,560 Speaker 2: Welcome to your meditative prayer. On having a positive mindset 20 00:01:40,600 --> 00:01:43,240 Speaker 2: to get the most out of your spiritual journey. Hope 21 00:01:43,280 --> 00:01:47,040 Speaker 2: you use pray dot com every day. Make prayer priority 22 00:01:47,360 --> 00:01:52,560 Speaker 2: in your life. Our goal for today's meditative prayer is 23 00:01:52,600 --> 00:01:57,160 Speaker 2: on having a positive mindset. Hope you take a moment 24 00:01:57,320 --> 00:02:02,080 Speaker 2: to let go go to a place where you can 25 00:02:02,120 --> 00:02:07,200 Speaker 2: relax and be still. Collect yourself in a comfortable position, 26 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:13,640 Speaker 2: close your eyes, breathe in and breathe out as you 27 00:02:13,720 --> 00:02:17,240 Speaker 2: open your heart to receive from God's word. Invite His 28 00:02:17,360 --> 00:02:22,960 Speaker 2: Holy Spirit to fill you with peace. We'll be meditating 29 00:02:23,000 --> 00:02:26,560 Speaker 2: on Psalm twenty three, verses one and two from the 30 00:02:26,639 --> 00:02:32,239 Speaker 2: King James version. The Lord is my shepherd. I shall 31 00:02:32,280 --> 00:02:36,760 Speaker 2: not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. 32 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:46,760 Speaker 2: He leadeth me beside the still waters. And let's take 33 00:02:46,800 --> 00:02:50,440 Speaker 2: a moment to lift up our love our adoration to 34 00:02:50,520 --> 00:02:58,400 Speaker 2: God for strengthening and edifying our faith. God, I praise 35 00:02:58,440 --> 00:03:03,920 Speaker 2: you because you always finish what you start. I worship 36 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:07,880 Speaker 2: you for the power of your word that transforms and 37 00:03:07,919 --> 00:03:12,880 Speaker 2: renews my mind. I sing praises to your name, for 38 00:03:13,040 --> 00:03:16,560 Speaker 2: you hold the universe in the palm of your hand. 39 00:03:18,760 --> 00:03:21,360 Speaker 2: And I worship you and the knowledge that you work 40 00:03:21,360 --> 00:03:25,640 Speaker 2: out all things for the good of those who love you. 41 00:03:30,680 --> 00:03:32,440 Speaker 2: Let me say something important here. 42 00:03:32,440 --> 00:03:34,120 Speaker 3: God is enough. 43 00:03:36,800 --> 00:03:40,760 Speaker 2: It's easy to have faith in God's assurance while feeling 44 00:03:40,800 --> 00:03:45,520 Speaker 2: secure in yourself. When there's money in the bank and 45 00:03:45,560 --> 00:03:50,560 Speaker 2: everything's going your way, you rarely worry about tomorrow. But 46 00:03:50,640 --> 00:03:54,480 Speaker 2: don't be fooled. This world has a tendency to allure 47 00:03:54,520 --> 00:03:59,800 Speaker 2: people into a false sense of security and complacency through 48 00:03:59,840 --> 00:04:06,280 Speaker 2: a bit of momentary comfort. It's dangerous because, whether you 49 00:04:06,360 --> 00:04:08,960 Speaker 2: realize it or not, the truth is that you're constantly 50 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:15,200 Speaker 2: dependent on God's grace. Thinking that you're in control and 51 00:04:15,240 --> 00:04:19,160 Speaker 2: that your strength is enough is a trick and a 52 00:04:19,200 --> 00:04:23,760 Speaker 2: lie from Satan himself. It'll cause you to stumble and fall. 53 00:04:25,560 --> 00:04:30,200 Speaker 2: This is why you must never forget true prosperity and 54 00:04:30,320 --> 00:04:35,160 Speaker 2: peace comes only from God. The Lord is your shepherd, 55 00:04:35,240 --> 00:04:42,960 Speaker 2: Your provision, your sustenance come from Him and him alone. 56 00:04:43,120 --> 00:04:47,080 Speaker 2: The ability to enjoy financial blessings or to have a 57 00:04:47,120 --> 00:04:52,080 Speaker 2: life filled with peace is a God given gift. Once 58 00:04:52,120 --> 00:04:55,920 Speaker 2: you realize that truth that God has the final say 59 00:04:55,920 --> 00:04:57,160 Speaker 2: over all things. 60 00:04:57,680 --> 00:04:58,800 Speaker 3: Your life changes. 61 00:05:00,720 --> 00:05:03,640 Speaker 2: For this is your confidence that God cannot and will 62 00:05:03,640 --> 00:05:08,120 Speaker 2: not feel you. Therefore, your mental well being must be 63 00:05:08,160 --> 00:05:11,400 Speaker 2: based on the truth of God's word, for only God 64 00:05:11,520 --> 00:05:17,119 Speaker 2: can guarantee your welfare. Know that Jesus is still enough 65 00:05:18,680 --> 00:05:23,719 Speaker 2: and that his promises still stand. Perhaps you're struggling with 66 00:05:23,760 --> 00:05:26,320 Speaker 2: this truth. Perhaps you're still waiting to see it manifested 67 00:05:26,400 --> 00:05:31,120 Speaker 2: in your life. This is your chance, then, to present 68 00:05:31,160 --> 00:05:34,960 Speaker 2: yourself before the Lord to hear from him, to receive 69 00:05:35,080 --> 00:05:41,120 Speaker 2: confidence for a more positive and godly mindset. Take this 70 00:05:41,200 --> 00:05:48,520 Speaker 2: opportunity right now to confess any issues or sin before him. 71 00:05:48,760 --> 00:05:56,640 Speaker 2: Ask the Shepherd to come to minister to you. Now, 72 00:05:56,680 --> 00:05:58,800 Speaker 2: take a moment to dwell on the peace and provision 73 00:05:58,839 --> 00:05:59,400 Speaker 2: of God. 74 00:05:59,200 --> 00:06:00,680 Speaker 3: In your life. 75 00:06:01,279 --> 00:06:03,400 Speaker 2: The Bible says that God is good and that is 76 00:06:03,480 --> 00:06:07,400 Speaker 2: mercy endures forever. Think of the valleys he has delivered 77 00:06:07,400 --> 00:06:13,080 Speaker 2: you from and the blessings He's given to you. Think 78 00:06:13,120 --> 00:06:17,120 Speaker 2: of the seasons of green pastures and calm waters that 79 00:06:17,240 --> 00:06:22,920 Speaker 2: God has guided you to. Thank him that He is 80 00:06:22,920 --> 00:06:27,960 Speaker 2: your pastor that He cares for you, and you shall 81 00:06:28,160 --> 00:06:29,040 Speaker 2: not want. 82 00:06:31,240 --> 00:06:31,440 Speaker 3: Help. 83 00:06:31,520 --> 00:06:33,800 Speaker 2: You know that God's present and that He's listening to you. 84 00:06:35,680 --> 00:06:37,520 Speaker 2: Ask God to give you the strength to reach your 85 00:06:37,520 --> 00:06:41,920 Speaker 2: full potential. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you confidence 86 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:45,800 Speaker 2: through faith. Ask him to minister his comfort and his 87 00:06:45,839 --> 00:06:50,400 Speaker 2: assurance to your heart. Ask him to create peace wherever 88 00:06:50,440 --> 00:06:53,520 Speaker 2: you go and to motivate others to do the same. 89 00:06:57,400 --> 00:07:00,240 Speaker 2: Ask him to enable you to complete the time ask 90 00:07:00,320 --> 00:07:03,080 Speaker 2: before you and to empower. 91 00:07:02,680 --> 00:07:04,320 Speaker 3: Your walk with His joy. 92 00:07:06,720 --> 00:07:09,320 Speaker 2: Hope you'll remember that your provision comes from the Lord, 93 00:07:10,160 --> 00:07:17,120 Speaker 2: and he will give you everything you need. God provides 94 00:07:17,200 --> 00:07:24,400 Speaker 2: peace and prosperity in life. Be confident that God, who 95 00:07:24,440 --> 00:07:26,800 Speaker 2: began a good work in you, will carry it through 96 00:07:27,440 --> 00:07:35,080 Speaker 2: to completion regardless of your circumstances. Trust that God knows 97 00:07:35,160 --> 00:07:38,760 Speaker 2: what He's doing and that He has good plans for you, 98 00:07:39,920 --> 00:07:43,040 Speaker 2: plans not to harm you, but to prosper you. Plans 99 00:07:43,040 --> 00:07:46,720 Speaker 2: to give you a hope and a future. So choose 100 00:07:46,760 --> 00:07:49,119 Speaker 2: this day to rest in the assurance of God's word 101 00:07:49,960 --> 00:07:54,240 Speaker 2: and to enjoy the green pastures of the Lord in 102 00:07:54,280 --> 00:07:59,400 Speaker 2: your life. Thank you for completing today's meditative prayer on 103 00:07:59,440 --> 00:08:02,760 Speaker 2: pray doct come. 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