1 00:00:02,920 --> 00:00:07,400 Speaker 1: But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness 2 00:00:07,440 --> 00:00:11,159 Speaker 1: and came and sat down under a juniper tree, and 3 00:00:11,240 --> 00:00:15,720 Speaker 1: he requested for himself that he might die, and said, 4 00:00:16,200 --> 00:00:21,159 Speaker 1: it is enough now, O Lord, take away my life, 5 00:00:21,280 --> 00:00:25,639 Speaker 1: for I am not better than my father's first kings 6 00:00:26,320 --> 00:00:32,479 Speaker 1: nineteen four. Dear Lord, it is comforting that even a 7 00:00:32,600 --> 00:00:38,080 Speaker 1: mighty prophet like Elijah felt crushed and depressed. It is 8 00:00:38,200 --> 00:00:43,000 Speaker 1: even more comforting that you tended to him gently and 9 00:00:43,120 --> 00:00:49,600 Speaker 1: restored him with comfort, connection and calling. Ministered to my 10 00:00:49,800 --> 00:00:54,200 Speaker 1: heart in the same way when I am at my lowest, 11 00:00:54,880 --> 00:00:58,280 Speaker 1: would you meet me there? Would you comfort me in 12 00:00:58,360 --> 00:01:02,319 Speaker 1: my despair? I always want to be honest with you. 13 00:01:03,000 --> 00:01:07,160 Speaker 1: There is no hiding anything from you, So why lie 14 00:01:07,640 --> 00:01:12,760 Speaker 1: or hide my feelings? Here? I am Lord, I am imperfect, 15 00:01:13,280 --> 00:01:21,679 Speaker 1: struggling and desperately need you restore me. Lord in Jesus's name. Amen. 16 00:01:25,800 --> 00:01:28,399 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me in prayer. Stay tuned for 17 00:01:28,480 --> 00:01:33,000 Speaker 1: today's free podcast, Meditative Prayers with Zach Clinton, where you 18 00:01:33,080 --> 00:01:38,440 Speaker 1: can draw close to God and find strength in him. 19 00:01:38,480 --> 00:01:41,320 Speaker 2: What if Joseph hadn't warned Pharaoh to prepare for seven 20 00:01:41,400 --> 00:01:44,000 Speaker 2: years of famine? The Book of Genesis tells us that 21 00:01:44,120 --> 00:01:47,720 Speaker 2: Egypt and Joseph's own family survived because Joseph knew how 22 00:01:47,760 --> 00:01:51,680 Speaker 2: to prepare for emergencies. Hi, I'm Matt Potter, co founder 23 00:01:51,720 --> 00:01:55,520 Speaker 2: of pray dot Com. Being prepared is as wise today 24 00:01:55,680 --> 00:01:58,280 Speaker 2: as it was in Joseph's time. 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Maybe go to a place where you can 43 00:03:12,720 --> 00:03:20,440 Speaker 3: recline and relax, close your eyes, breathe easy, and let 44 00:03:20,480 --> 00:03:24,200 Speaker 3: the realization that God is waiting and wanting to speak 45 00:03:24,240 --> 00:03:29,160 Speaker 3: with you fill your thoughts. Today we'll be meditating on 46 00:03:29,240 --> 00:03:33,320 Speaker 3: first Kings nineteen verse four from the King James version. 47 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:38,480 Speaker 3: But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness 48 00:03:38,640 --> 00:03:41,760 Speaker 3: and came and sat down under a juniper tree, and 49 00:03:41,800 --> 00:03:45,440 Speaker 3: he requested for himself that he might die, and said, 50 00:03:45,600 --> 00:03:49,280 Speaker 3: it is enough now, Oh Lord, take away my life, 51 00:03:49,960 --> 00:03:54,240 Speaker 3: for I am no better than my father's. Let us 52 00:03:54,280 --> 00:04:00,440 Speaker 3: take time to adore God. Blessed be the God and 53 00:04:00,520 --> 00:04:04,320 Speaker 3: the Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the Father of 54 00:04:04,480 --> 00:04:08,400 Speaker 3: mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us 55 00:04:08,440 --> 00:04:13,080 Speaker 3: in all of our affliction. Father, I praise you, for 56 00:04:13,240 --> 00:04:18,640 Speaker 3: you are my compassionate father. Your love is always willing 57 00:04:18,680 --> 00:04:23,359 Speaker 3: to receive me when I call on you. Accomplishments do 58 00:04:23,480 --> 00:04:30,240 Speaker 3: not grant exemption from depression. Successful people still get depressed. 59 00:04:31,520 --> 00:04:36,000 Speaker 3: Elijah had just achieved one of the greatest biblical milestones. 60 00:04:36,920 --> 00:04:40,839 Speaker 3: He prayed, and God answered his call with fire from heaven. 61 00:04:41,720 --> 00:04:45,720 Speaker 3: In doing so, God proved his sovereignty before Israel and 62 00:04:45,880 --> 00:04:51,960 Speaker 3: Babylon and established Elijah as his prophet. However, in the 63 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:56,440 Speaker 3: immediate aftermath of this glorious experience, Elijah gave him to 64 00:04:56,560 --> 00:05:02,479 Speaker 3: fear of Jezebel's retribution and ran away. While fleeing, he 65 00:05:02,600 --> 00:05:06,480 Speaker 3: found himself so overcome by heart sickness that he asked 66 00:05:06,560 --> 00:05:12,360 Speaker 3: for death. In life, you will experience both upsand downs. 67 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:16,760 Speaker 3: You will have moments of triumph and joy and moments 68 00:05:16,760 --> 00:05:20,520 Speaker 3: of fear and despair. That's just a part of life. 69 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:27,279 Speaker 3: The secret to survival, though, lies in trusting God. So 70 00:05:27,440 --> 00:05:30,760 Speaker 3: take this moment to confess your doubt to the Lord. 71 00:05:32,920 --> 00:05:38,920 Speaker 3: Tell him of your trials and your fears. Now take 72 00:05:38,960 --> 00:05:41,960 Speaker 3: a moment to dwell on the compassion of God in 73 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:47,040 Speaker 3: your life. Thank your heavenly Father who sees your struggle 74 00:05:47,120 --> 00:05:51,960 Speaker 3: with depression. He will uphold you through these hard times. 75 00:05:53,680 --> 00:05:58,640 Speaker 3: Think of how He tenderly reaches out to you. Remember 76 00:05:58,720 --> 00:06:03,240 Speaker 3: how his kindness will never leave you, regardless of where 77 00:06:03,320 --> 00:06:07,839 Speaker 3: you are or what's going on. Thank God for all 78 00:06:07,960 --> 00:06:12,159 Speaker 3: his love over your life. And thank him because he 79 00:06:12,200 --> 00:06:17,400 Speaker 3: will always care for you. God is present and he 80 00:06:17,480 --> 00:06:22,000 Speaker 3: is listening to you. If you are struggling in your 81 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:25,960 Speaker 3: efforts of dealing with depression, my friend, please do not 82 00:06:26,080 --> 00:06:31,480 Speaker 3: give up. Lean on God. He understands what you're feeling. 83 00:06:32,720 --> 00:06:36,719 Speaker 3: Jesus can help you get through this. Do not allow 84 00:06:36,800 --> 00:06:40,480 Speaker 3: this situation to stifle your love or to keep you 85 00:06:40,520 --> 00:06:45,200 Speaker 3: from receiving his Ask God to teach you to depend 86 00:06:45,320 --> 00:06:49,039 Speaker 3: on him. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you to 87 00:06:49,080 --> 00:06:53,719 Speaker 3: be patient and to rely on him. Ask the Holy 88 00:06:53,760 --> 00:06:56,800 Speaker 3: Spirit to help you push past the hurt and into 89 00:06:56,839 --> 00:07:02,719 Speaker 3: his healing hands. Remember, victories don't exempt you from struggle. 90 00:07:03,839 --> 00:07:07,359 Speaker 3: When life takes an unexpected turn, or you find yourself 91 00:07:07,480 --> 00:07:12,920 Speaker 3: unsatisfied with where you are, turn to God. God's comfort 92 00:07:13,240 --> 00:07:18,600 Speaker 3: and acceptance are waiting for you. Do not delay in 93 00:07:18,680 --> 00:07:23,720 Speaker 3: seeking him. Be confident in the tenderness and care your 94 00:07:23,760 --> 00:07:28,360 Speaker 3: heavenly Father has for you, and allow his everlasting love 95 00:07:28,800 --> 00:07:33,400 Speaker 3: to flow through you into every area of your life. 96 00:07:33,720 --> 00:07:37,200 Speaker 3: My friends, thank you for completing today's meditative prayer on 97 00:07:37,320 --> 00:07:40,760 Speaker 3: pray dot com. By incorporating this healthy habit as a 98 00:07:40,840 --> 00:07:44,600 Speaker 3: daily practice, you are making prayer a priority and strengthening 99 00:07:44,600 --> 00:07:47,680 Speaker 3: your walk with God again. My name is Zac Clinton 100 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:52,160 Speaker 3: from the American Association of Christian Counselors. We love being 101 00:07:52,200 --> 00:07:53,360 Speaker 3: a part of your life.