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'll 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 1: 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 --> 00:03:54,520 Speaker 2: don't be fooled. This world has a tendency to allure 47 00:03:54,560 --> 00:03:59,800 Speaker 2: people into a false sense of security and complacency through 48 00:03:59,800 --> 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 --> 00:05:01,440 Speaker 2: over all things, your life changes. For this is your 60 00:05:01,440 --> 00:05:05,680 Speaker 2: confidence that God cannot and will not feel you. Therefore, 61 00:05:06,640 --> 00:05:09,000 Speaker 2: your mental well being must be based on the truth 62 00:05:09,040 --> 00:05:13,080 Speaker 2: of God's word, for only God can guarantee your welfare. 63 00:05:14,760 --> 00:05:19,719 Speaker 2: Know that Jesus is still enough and that his promises 64 00:05:19,760 --> 00:05:24,760 Speaker 2: still stand. Perhaps you're struggling with this truth, perhaps you're 65 00:05:24,760 --> 00:05:28,800 Speaker 2: still waiting to see it manifested in your life. This 66 00:05:29,880 --> 00:05:32,320 Speaker 2: is your chance, then, to present yourself before the Lord 67 00:05:33,480 --> 00:05:37,360 Speaker 2: to hear from him, to receive confidence for a more 68 00:05:37,440 --> 00:05:43,919 Speaker 2: positive and godly mindset. Take this opportunity right now to 69 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:49,960 Speaker 2: confess any issues or sin before him. Ask the Shepherd 70 00:05:50,520 --> 00:05:57,279 Speaker 2: to come to minister to you. Now, take a moment 71 00:05:57,320 --> 00:05:59,279 Speaker 2: to dwell on the peace and provision of God in 72 00:05:59,320 --> 00:06:03,120 Speaker 2: your life. The Bible says that God is good and 73 00:06:03,160 --> 00:06:06,640 Speaker 2: that is mercy endures forever. Think of the valleys he 74 00:06:06,680 --> 00:06:10,880 Speaker 2: has delivered you from and the blessings He's given to you. 75 00:06:12,880 --> 00:06:16,000 Speaker 2: Think of the seasons of green pastures and calm waters 76 00:06:17,080 --> 00:06:22,720 Speaker 2: that God has guided you to. Thank him that He 77 00:06:22,800 --> 00:06:27,440 Speaker 2: is your pastor that He cares for you, and you 78 00:06:27,640 --> 00:06:32,800 Speaker 2: shall not want help. You know that God's present and 79 00:06:32,839 --> 00:06:36,520 Speaker 2: that He's listening to you. Ask God to give you 80 00:06:36,560 --> 00:06:40,280 Speaker 2: the strength to reach your full potential. Ask the Holy 81 00:06:40,320 --> 00:06:44,520 Speaker 2: Spirit to give you confidence through faith. Ask him to 82 00:06:44,560 --> 00:06:48,120 Speaker 2: minister his comfort and his assurance to your heart. Ask 83 00:06:48,160 --> 00:06:52,200 Speaker 2: him to create peace wherever you go and to motivate 84 00:06:52,240 --> 00:06:58,960 Speaker 2: others to do the same. Ask him to enable you 85 00:06:59,040 --> 00:07:02,600 Speaker 2: to complete the time ask before you and to empower 86 00:07:02,680 --> 00:07:07,920 Speaker 2: your walk with His joy. Hope you'll remember that your 87 00:07:07,960 --> 00:07:11,200 Speaker 2: provision comes from the Lord, and he will give you 88 00:07:11,480 --> 00:07:20,840 Speaker 2: everything you need. God provides peace and prosperity in life. 89 00:07:22,360 --> 00:07:25,640 Speaker 2: Be confident that God, who began a good work in you, 90 00:07:25,760 --> 00:07:32,280 Speaker 2: will carry it through to completion regardless of your circumstances. 91 00:07:33,760 --> 00:07:37,440 Speaker 2: Trust that God knows what He's doing and that He 92 00:07:37,480 --> 00:07:41,000 Speaker 2: has good plans for you, plans not to harm you, 93 00:07:41,120 --> 00:07:44,000 Speaker 2: but to prosper you. Plans to give you a hope 94 00:07:44,040 --> 00:07:47,640 Speaker 2: and a future. So choose this day to rest in 95 00:07:47,680 --> 00:07:51,239 Speaker 2: the assurance of God's word and to enjoy the green 96 00:07:51,360 --> 00:07:56,880 Speaker 2: pastures of the Lord in your life. Thank you for 97 00:07:56,920 --> 00:08:01,840 Speaker 2: completing today's meditative prayer on pray doct come. By incorporating 98 00:08:01,840 --> 00:08:04,200 Speaker 2: this healthy habit as a daily practice, you're making prayer 99 00:08:04,280 --> 00:08:09,200 Speaker 2: priority and strengthening your walk with God. I'm doctor Tim Clinton, 100 00:08:09,240 --> 00:08:13,080 Speaker 2: President of the American Association of Christian Counselors. I love 101 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:15,800 Speaker 2: being a part of your life. Hey, if you haven't 102 00:08:15,800 --> 00:08:18,880 Speaker 2: heard about Zach Clinton's built Different podcasts, I hope you'll 103 00:08:18,880 --> 00:08:21,760 Speaker 2: tune in. It's one of the most amazing, cutting edge 104 00:08:22,320 --> 00:08:26,640 Speaker 2: dynamic podcasts out there anchoring us in our everyday walk 105 00:08:26,680 --> 00:08:31,040 Speaker 2: with God. It's amazing. All you need to do is 106 00:08:31,120 --> 00:08:36,400 Speaker 2: check him out at Built Different Ministry on Instagram. 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