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 --> 00:01:11,640 Speaker 1: and be a beacon of hope for those around us. 14 00:01:12,600 --> 00:01:21,080 Speaker 1: In Jesus' name, Amen, thank you for joining me in prayer. 15 00:01:21,280 --> 00:01:26,000 Speaker 1: Stay tuned for today's free podcast Meditative Prayers with Zach Clinton, 16 00:01:26,240 --> 00:01:29,319 Speaker 1: where you can draw close to God and find strength 17 00:01:29,440 --> 00:01:40,000 Speaker 1: in him. 18 00:01:40,160 --> 00:01:44,240 Speaker 2: Welcome to your meditative prayer on Healing grief. To get 19 00:01:44,280 --> 00:01:46,440 Speaker 2: the most out of your spiritual journey, use pray dot 20 00:01:46,440 --> 00:01:52,400 Speaker 2: com every day and make prayer a priority in your life. Again. 21 00:01:52,480 --> 00:01:57,440 Speaker 2: Our goal for today's meditative prayer is healing grief. Grief's 22 00:01:57,480 --> 00:02:02,200 Speaker 2: a heavy emotion to process. So take a minute this 23 00:02:02,320 --> 00:02:06,960 Speaker 2: day to gather your thoughts and to quiet your spirit. 24 00:02:08,880 --> 00:02:18,400 Speaker 2: Accommodate yourself into a comfortable state. Close your eyes, breathe easy. 25 00:02:22,360 --> 00:02:26,280 Speaker 2: Now turn your heart and fix your attention to what 26 00:02:26,400 --> 00:02:30,880 Speaker 2: God has for you today. Again, we'll be meditating on 27 00:02:30,960 --> 00:02:34,680 Speaker 2: John chapter fourteen, verse twenty seven. From the King James version, 28 00:02:36,360 --> 00:02:39,560 Speaker 2: it says peace, I leave with you my peace. I 29 00:02:39,600 --> 00:02:43,200 Speaker 2: give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I 30 00:02:43,360 --> 00:02:48,000 Speaker 2: unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let 31 00:02:48,080 --> 00:02:52,960 Speaker 2: it be afraid. Let us take time to adore God 32 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:58,600 Speaker 2: in these moments. God, I worship you, for you are 33 00:02:58,919 --> 00:03:03,720 Speaker 2: who you say you are. I praise you for granting 34 00:03:03,760 --> 00:03:08,760 Speaker 2: me your unmatched peace, a peace that surpasses all knowledge 35 00:03:09,080 --> 00:03:16,200 Speaker 2: and understanding. I praise you for your loving kindness over me. God, 36 00:03:16,240 --> 00:03:20,160 Speaker 2: I worship you, for you are always with me. You 37 00:03:20,280 --> 00:03:24,880 Speaker 2: never leave me, nor forsake me. I praise you for 38 00:03:24,960 --> 00:03:28,880 Speaker 2: your care over me in this time of need. My 39 00:03:28,919 --> 00:03:31,959 Speaker 2: friend's grief is one of, if not the most difficult 40 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:37,240 Speaker 2: emotions to process. Grief can overwhelm the heart, and it 41 00:03:37,320 --> 00:03:42,280 Speaker 2: can paralyze the mind with fear. But Jesus can help 42 00:03:42,320 --> 00:03:46,760 Speaker 2: you deal with grief. Why because he offers you his peace. 43 00:03:48,120 --> 00:03:51,560 Speaker 2: The peace of God is different from what this world 44 00:03:51,600 --> 00:03:58,120 Speaker 2: has to offer. Human peace is dependent upon control of circumstances. 45 00:03:58,720 --> 00:04:02,160 Speaker 2: It requires everything to be going well in order for 46 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:07,680 Speaker 2: it to be real. That's not so with God. Jesus 47 00:04:07,680 --> 00:04:12,560 Speaker 2: offers a peace that will prevail against all odds. It 48 00:04:12,600 --> 00:04:17,080 Speaker 2: is tranquility in the middle of the storm, a solid 49 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:23,960 Speaker 2: foundation amidst shifting sands. The peace Christ offers is not 50 00:04:24,160 --> 00:04:29,800 Speaker 2: contingent on your control or your understanding, just your acceptance. 51 00:04:31,560 --> 00:04:36,719 Speaker 2: His peace is the reassurance that no matter what, God 52 00:04:36,839 --> 00:04:43,200 Speaker 2: is in control. Not only is he in control, but 53 00:04:43,360 --> 00:04:47,640 Speaker 2: also He has a plan, and not just any plan, 54 00:04:48,760 --> 00:04:54,080 Speaker 2: He has the best plan. Because God is who he is, 55 00:04:55,400 --> 00:05:00,400 Speaker 2: his peace reigns supreme. So confess your grief to God 56 00:05:00,520 --> 00:05:07,000 Speaker 2: right now, for he is waiting for you. Let us 57 00:05:07,040 --> 00:05:11,359 Speaker 2: now thank God for his peace. Thank Him for his 58 00:05:11,520 --> 00:05:16,040 Speaker 2: peace that is divine. Thank God that you do not 59 00:05:16,200 --> 00:05:22,440 Speaker 2: have to live under fear. Thank Him for peace in 60 00:05:22,480 --> 00:05:27,960 Speaker 2: the healing process. Thank Jesus. Then, in the middle of 61 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:34,039 Speaker 2: your grief you have his assurance, and thank Him that 62 00:05:34,120 --> 00:05:37,279 Speaker 2: you can trust that He will work all things out 63 00:05:37,360 --> 00:05:43,120 Speaker 2: for good. God is present and he is listening to you. 64 00:05:44,960 --> 00:05:48,840 Speaker 2: He cares for you, and he longs to ease your suffering. 65 00:05:50,520 --> 00:05:55,840 Speaker 2: This is your moment to reach out to him. Ask 66 00:05:55,920 --> 00:06:00,440 Speaker 2: God to reassure your heart in this difficult time. Ask 67 00:06:00,520 --> 00:06:04,400 Speaker 2: Him to grant you his peace that surpasses all understanding, 68 00:06:05,400 --> 00:06:11,080 Speaker 2: Peace that is greater than any circumstance or situation. Ask 69 00:06:11,160 --> 00:06:14,599 Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit to help you receive this peace and 70 00:06:14,680 --> 00:06:20,799 Speaker 2: to trust in his word. Remember, God promised to give 71 00:06:20,839 --> 00:06:25,719 Speaker 2: you his peace. God's peace is greater than anything the 72 00:06:25,760 --> 00:06:31,080 Speaker 2: world has to offer. It prevails all obstacles and triumphs 73 00:06:31,080 --> 00:06:38,559 Speaker 2: over all fear. Have courage, and know that you're not alone. 74 00:06:38,800 --> 00:06:42,440 Speaker 2: God is for you and he will help you through this. 75 00:06:43,560 --> 00:06:47,599 Speaker 2: With God's peace, when it reiins in our hearts, My friends, 76 00:06:47,600 --> 00:06:52,680 Speaker 2: you can overcome anything. Thank you for completing today's meditative 77 00:06:52,680 --> 00:06:56,359 Speaker 2: prayer on pray dot com. By incorporating this healthy habit 78 00:06:56,400 --> 00:06:59,080 Speaker 2: as a daily practice, you are making prayer a priority 79 00:06:59,480 --> 00:07:02,960 Speaker 2: in strengthngthening your walk with God again. My name is 80 00:07:03,040 --> 00:07:07,159 Speaker 2: Zach Clinton from the American Association of Christian Counselors, and 81 00:07:07,240 --> 00:07:11,080 Speaker 2: we love being a part of your life.