1 00:00:02,560 --> 00:00:07,400 Speaker 1: Peace I leave with you my peace. I give unto you, 2 00:00:08,240 --> 00:00:12,200 Speaker 1: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let 3 00:00:12,360 --> 00:00:16,600 Speaker 1: not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid 4 00:00:17,400 --> 00:00:24,600 Speaker 1: John fourteen twenty seven. Dear Lord, your peace is a 5 00:00:24,640 --> 00:00:31,080 Speaker 1: gift that surpasses all understanding. You provide comfort in the 6 00:00:31,120 --> 00:00:36,800 Speaker 1: midst of our trials and tribulations, giving us strength to 7 00:00:37,000 --> 00:00:41,960 Speaker 1: carry on when the path ahead seems too daunting. Your 8 00:00:42,080 --> 00:00:46,760 Speaker 1: promise of perfect peace remains true for those who keep 9 00:00:46,800 --> 00:00:51,440 Speaker 1: their hearts aligned with you. As we walk this life 10 00:00:51,800 --> 00:00:57,200 Speaker 1: filled with trials and temptations. Help us to remember that 11 00:00:57,320 --> 00:01:02,400 Speaker 1: you are always with us. Fill our hearts with courage 12 00:01:02,920 --> 00:01:06,880 Speaker 1: and faith, so that we may abide in your peace 13 00:01:07,680 --> 00:01:11,720 Speaker 1: and be a beacon of hope for those around us. 14 00:01:12,680 --> 00:01:21,160 Speaker 2: In Jesus' name, Amen, thank you for joining me in prayer. 15 00:01:21,360 --> 00:01:26,080 Speaker 2: Stay tuned for today's free podcast Meditative Prayers with Zach Clinton, 16 00:01:26,319 --> 00:01:29,360 Speaker 2: where you can draw close to God and find strength 17 00:01:29,520 --> 00:01:32,880 Speaker 2: in him. 18 00:01:33,120 --> 00:01:37,200 Speaker 3: Welcome to your meditative prayer on Healing grief. To get 19 00:01:37,240 --> 00:01:39,400 Speaker 3: the most out of your spiritual journey, use pray dot 20 00:01:39,400 --> 00:01:45,399 Speaker 3: com every day and make prayer a priority in your life. Again. 21 00:01:45,440 --> 00:01:50,400 Speaker 3: Our goal for today's meditative prayer is healing grief. Grief's 22 00:01:50,440 --> 00:01:55,120 Speaker 3: a heavy emotion to process. So take a minute this 23 00:01:55,280 --> 00:01:59,920 Speaker 3: day to gather your thoughts and to quiet your spirit. 24 00:02:01,840 --> 00:02:13,760 Speaker 3: Accommodate yourself into a comfortable state. Close your eyes, breathe easy. 25 00:02:15,320 --> 00:02:19,240 Speaker 3: Now turn your heart and fix your attention to what 26 00:02:19,360 --> 00:02:23,840 Speaker 3: God has for you today. Again, we'll be meditating on 27 00:02:23,919 --> 00:02:27,639 Speaker 3: John chapter fourteen, verse twenty seven. From the King James version, 28 00:02:29,320 --> 00:02:32,520 Speaker 3: it says peace, I leave with you my peace. I 29 00:02:32,560 --> 00:02:36,160 Speaker 3: give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I 30 00:02:36,320 --> 00:02:41,000 Speaker 3: unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let 31 00:02:41,040 --> 00:02:45,880 Speaker 3: it be afraid. Let us take time to adore God 32 00:02:45,919 --> 00:02:51,560 Speaker 3: in these moments. God, I worship you, for you are 33 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:56,680 Speaker 3: who you say you are. I praise you for granting 34 00:02:56,720 --> 00:03:01,720 Speaker 3: me your unmatched peace, a peace that surpasses all knowledge 35 00:03:02,040 --> 00:03:09,160 Speaker 3: and understanding. I praise you for your loving kindness over me. God, 36 00:03:09,200 --> 00:03:13,120 Speaker 3: I worship you, for you are always with me. You 37 00:03:13,200 --> 00:03:17,840 Speaker 3: never leave me, nor forsake me. I praise you for 38 00:03:17,919 --> 00:03:21,840 Speaker 3: your care over me in this time of need. My 39 00:03:21,880 --> 00:03:24,919 Speaker 3: friend's grief is one of, if not the most difficult 40 00:03:24,960 --> 00:03:30,240 Speaker 3: emotions to process. Grief can overwhelm the heart, and it 41 00:03:30,280 --> 00:03:35,240 Speaker 3: can paralyze the mind with fear. But Jesus can help 42 00:03:35,240 --> 00:03:39,720 Speaker 3: you deal with grief. Why because he offers you his peace. 43 00:03:41,080 --> 00:03:44,520 Speaker 3: The peace of God is different from what this world 44 00:03:44,560 --> 00:03:50,640 Speaker 3: has to offer. Human peace is dependent upon control of circumstances. 45 00:03:51,640 --> 00:03:55,120 Speaker 3: It requires everything to be going well in order for 46 00:03:55,160 --> 00:04:00,640 Speaker 3: it to be real. That's not so with God. Jesus 47 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:05,480 Speaker 3: offers a peace that will prevail against all odds. It 48 00:04:05,560 --> 00:04:10,040 Speaker 3: is tranquility in the middle of the storm, a solid 49 00:04:10,120 --> 00:04:16,919 Speaker 3: foundation amidst shifting sands. The peace Christ offers is not 50 00:04:17,120 --> 00:04:22,760 Speaker 3: contingent on your control or your understanding, just your acceptance. 51 00:04:24,520 --> 00:04:29,680 Speaker 3: His peace is the reassurance that no matter what, God 52 00:04:29,800 --> 00:04:36,159 Speaker 3: is in control. Not only is he in control, but 53 00:04:36,320 --> 00:04:40,559 Speaker 3: also He has a plan, and not just any plan, 54 00:04:41,720 --> 00:04:47,040 Speaker 3: He has the best plan. Because God is who he is, 55 00:04:48,360 --> 00:04:53,359 Speaker 3: his peace reigns supreme. So confess your grief to God 56 00:04:53,440 --> 00:05:00,599 Speaker 3: right now, for he is waiting for you. Now. Thank 57 00:05:00,680 --> 00:05:04,919 Speaker 3: God for his peace. Thank Him for his peace that 58 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:09,480 Speaker 3: is divine. Thank God that you do not have to 59 00:05:09,520 --> 00:05:16,480 Speaker 3: live under fear. Thank Him for peace in the healing process. 60 00:05:19,400 --> 00:05:22,320 Speaker 3: Thank Jesus. Then, in the middle of your grief you 61 00:05:22,520 --> 00:05:27,960 Speaker 3: have his assurance, and thank Him that you can trust 62 00:05:28,400 --> 00:05:33,360 Speaker 3: that he will work all things out for good. God 63 00:05:33,440 --> 00:05:38,520 Speaker 3: is present and he is listening to you. He cares 64 00:05:38,560 --> 00:05:43,560 Speaker 3: for you, and he longs to ease your suffering. This 65 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:49,120 Speaker 3: is your moment to reach out to him. Ask God 66 00:05:49,160 --> 00:05:53,640 Speaker 3: to reassure your heart in this difficult time. Ask Him 67 00:05:53,680 --> 00:05:58,640 Speaker 3: to grant you his peace that surpasses all understanding, Peace 68 00:05:58,680 --> 00:06:04,200 Speaker 3: that is greater than any circumstance or situation. Ask the 69 00:06:04,240 --> 00:06:07,680 Speaker 3: Holy Spirit to help you receive this peace and to 70 00:06:07,839 --> 00:06:13,880 Speaker 3: trust in his word. Remember, God promised to give you 71 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:18,920 Speaker 3: his peace. God's peace is greater than anything the world 72 00:06:19,000 --> 00:06:24,320 Speaker 3: has to offer. It prevails all obstacles and triumphs over 73 00:06:24,440 --> 00:06:31,520 Speaker 3: all fear. Have courage, and know that you're not alone. 74 00:06:31,760 --> 00:06:35,360 Speaker 3: God is for you and he will help you through this. 75 00:06:36,520 --> 00:06:40,560 Speaker 3: With God's peace, when it reigns in our hearts, my friends, 76 00:06:40,560 --> 00:06:45,640 Speaker 3: you can overcome anything. Thank you for completing today's meditative 77 00:06:45,640 --> 00:06:49,280 Speaker 3: prayer on pray dot com. By incorporating this healthy habit 78 00:06:49,360 --> 00:06:52,040 Speaker 3: as a daily practice, you are making prayer a priority 79 00:06:52,440 --> 00:06:55,920 Speaker 3: in strengthening your walk with God. Again. My name is 80 00:06:56,000 --> 00:07:00,159 Speaker 3: Zach Clinton from the American Association of Christian Counselors, and 81 00:07:00,200 --> 00:07:02,680 Speaker 3: we love being a part of your life.