1 00:00:02,080 --> 00:00:06,280 Speaker 1: When my father and my mother forsake me, then the 2 00:00:06,400 --> 00:00:13,720 Speaker 1: Lord will take me up Psalm twenty seven Ten. Dear Lord, 3 00:00:14,760 --> 00:00:19,200 Speaker 1: you are the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 4 00:00:20,720 --> 00:00:25,120 Speaker 2: Though I may feel alone in this world, I rest 5 00:00:25,160 --> 00:00:30,400 Speaker 2: assured that your love for me is everlasting. Even when 6 00:00:30,480 --> 00:00:35,040 Speaker 2: nobody else is there to provide comfort or guidance, I 7 00:00:35,120 --> 00:00:41,080 Speaker 2: know that you will remain faithful. The depths of loneliness 8 00:00:41,479 --> 00:00:47,280 Speaker 2: can be overwhelming, yet you always provide a way out. 9 00:00:48,120 --> 00:00:52,400 Speaker 2: Your steadfast love is a source of great comfort and 10 00:00:52,479 --> 00:00:57,320 Speaker 2: assurance in the midst of loneliness. With each step on 11 00:00:57,440 --> 00:01:01,160 Speaker 2: this path, I have faith that you are leading me 12 00:01:01,480 --> 00:01:06,160 Speaker 2: with your loving hand. Help me to remember that I 13 00:01:06,200 --> 00:01:10,640 Speaker 2: am never alone, for you are always here with me. 14 00:01:11,760 --> 00:01:17,480 Speaker 2: In Jesus' name, Amen, thank you for joining me in prayer. 15 00:01:17,760 --> 00:01:22,120 Speaker 2: Stay tuned for today's free podcast Meditative Prayers with Doctor 16 00:01:22,200 --> 00:01:25,520 Speaker 2: Tim Clinton, where you can draw close to God and 17 00:01:25,600 --> 00:01:29,399 Speaker 2: find strength in him. 18 00:01:29,800 --> 00:01:33,840 Speaker 3: Welcome to your meditative prayer on Conquering Loneliness. To get 19 00:01:33,840 --> 00:01:36,319 Speaker 3: the most out of your spiritual journey, usepray dot com 20 00:01:36,360 --> 00:01:41,080 Speaker 3: every day. Make prayer priority in your life. Our goal 21 00:01:41,120 --> 00:01:46,480 Speaker 3: for today's meditative prayer is conquering loneliness. Take a moment 22 00:01:46,560 --> 00:01:53,920 Speaker 3: right now to sit back, relax, rest, find a comfortable 23 00:01:53,960 --> 00:02:00,720 Speaker 3: setting and be still for a moment. Your focus be 24 00:02:00,840 --> 00:02:06,560 Speaker 3: completely on this moment of reflection. Help you close your 25 00:02:06,560 --> 00:02:11,320 Speaker 3: eyes and take a deep breath as you excel, release 26 00:02:11,360 --> 00:02:19,000 Speaker 3: the thoughts floating around in your mind, and invite the 27 00:02:19,040 --> 00:02:26,320 Speaker 3: spirit of God into this special place. This moment, we're 28 00:02:26,360 --> 00:02:29,000 Speaker 3: going to be meditating on Psalm twenty seven, verse ten 29 00:02:29,639 --> 00:02:32,960 Speaker 3: from the King James version the Bible says, when my 30 00:02:33,440 --> 00:02:37,720 Speaker 3: father and my mother forsake me, the Lord will deliver 31 00:02:37,800 --> 00:02:44,000 Speaker 3: me up. Take a moment right now to pour out 32 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:47,920 Speaker 3: your adoration to God for who he is. I praise 33 00:02:47,919 --> 00:02:54,040 Speaker 3: you God, for you see all things, and nothing is 34 00:02:54,120 --> 00:03:02,919 Speaker 3: hidden from your sight. You are near to the brokenhearted 35 00:03:02,960 --> 00:03:08,880 Speaker 3: and give strength to the downtrodden and spirit. Jesus, I 36 00:03:08,960 --> 00:03:11,520 Speaker 3: worship you for you did not leave me orphaned on 37 00:03:11,560 --> 00:03:15,560 Speaker 3: the earth when you ascended to heaven. I praise your 38 00:03:15,560 --> 00:03:20,679 Speaker 3: Holy Spirit, my constant companion and comforter. You will never 39 00:03:20,800 --> 00:03:27,520 Speaker 3: leave me nor forsake me. Here's an encouraging word. God 40 00:03:27,600 --> 00:03:32,440 Speaker 3: will never abandon you. No one likes being alone, and 41 00:03:32,520 --> 00:03:37,840 Speaker 3: sometimes you're not given a choice by others. Your parents 42 00:03:37,840 --> 00:03:41,560 Speaker 3: may have left you, Your children may have distanced themselves, 43 00:03:42,560 --> 00:03:46,320 Speaker 3: your spouse may have withdrawn their love. Friends may have 44 00:03:46,360 --> 00:03:52,160 Speaker 3: betrayed you. But God will never turn away. He will 45 00:03:52,160 --> 00:03:56,480 Speaker 3: not give up on you. God does not stop loving you, 46 00:03:56,600 --> 00:04:01,760 Speaker 3: He will not forsake you. Trusting in His faithful us therefore, 47 00:04:01,840 --> 00:04:08,560 Speaker 3: is a choice. It cannot be dependent on circumstances. Sometimes 48 00:04:08,600 --> 00:04:11,920 Speaker 3: we might feel lost or alone, but God is always 49 00:04:11,960 --> 00:04:15,600 Speaker 3: found when we seek him. No matter where you find 50 00:04:15,600 --> 00:04:20,719 Speaker 3: yourself today, there's always a way back to God. You 51 00:04:20,800 --> 00:04:24,000 Speaker 3: need only to turn to him and call on his name. 52 00:04:26,640 --> 00:04:29,520 Speaker 3: Call on the name of Jesus today and confess your sins. 53 00:04:31,320 --> 00:04:34,039 Speaker 3: Don't wait to run back into his loving arms. He's 54 00:04:34,080 --> 00:04:41,760 Speaker 3: waiting to welcome you home. Take a moment now to 55 00:04:41,800 --> 00:04:44,800 Speaker 3: thank God for his faithfulness. Thank Him for never leaving 56 00:04:44,920 --> 00:04:48,960 Speaker 3: nor forsaking you. Thank Him for his care and his 57 00:04:49,080 --> 00:04:55,080 Speaker 3: compassion even when you have astrayed. Thank Him for his 58 00:04:55,120 --> 00:05:00,440 Speaker 3: presence and his peace. Thank Him for setting you free 59 00:05:00,480 --> 00:05:08,239 Speaker 3: from loneliness into spear. Thank God because he will leave 60 00:05:08,480 --> 00:05:15,800 Speaker 3: the ninety nine to find you, and never forget. God 61 00:05:15,880 --> 00:05:19,680 Speaker 3: is present and he's listening to you. Once again. Bring 62 00:05:20,360 --> 00:05:23,960 Speaker 3: to mind your fears and your doubts and ask God 63 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:28,080 Speaker 3: to bring rest to your soul, to bring healing and 64 00:05:28,120 --> 00:05:32,680 Speaker 3: reconciliation to all areas of your life. Pray for God's 65 00:05:32,720 --> 00:05:39,719 Speaker 3: peace over your turmoiled thoughts. Pray that His love would 66 00:05:39,760 --> 00:05:42,960 Speaker 3: calm your restless spirit. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit 67 00:05:43,120 --> 00:05:49,400 Speaker 3: for his assurance. Assurance that you loved, cherished, and cared for. 68 00:05:52,440 --> 00:05:55,560 Speaker 3: And remember the scriptures. Even if your father and mother 69 00:05:55,680 --> 00:06:01,400 Speaker 3: abandoned you, the Lord cares for you. You are never 70 00:06:01,520 --> 00:06:07,240 Speaker 3: too far for his love to reach you. So trust 71 00:06:07,279 --> 00:06:10,839 Speaker 3: in God's love for you, knowing that he is waiting 72 00:06:11,800 --> 00:06:15,320 Speaker 3: for you to reach out. God wants to bless your 73 00:06:15,360 --> 00:06:19,920 Speaker 3: life with his companionship. He will never let you down. 74 00:06:21,800 --> 00:06:26,680 Speaker 3: Choose God's love for your life this day and for 75 00:06:26,760 --> 00:06:31,040 Speaker 3: all those days to come. Thank you for completing today's 76 00:06:31,080 --> 00:06:34,480 Speaker 3: meditative prayer on pray dot com. By incorporating this healthy 77 00:06:34,480 --> 00:06:38,280 Speaker 3: habit as a daily practice, you're making prayer priority and 78 00:06:38,320 --> 00:06:41,840 Speaker 3: I believe strengthening your walk with God. I'm doctor Tim Clinton, 79 00:06:41,920 --> 00:06:46,360 Speaker 3: President of the American Association of Christian Counselors. We love 80 00:06:46,440 --> 00:06:55,680 Speaker 3: being a part of your life.