1 00:00:02,520 --> 00:00:06,800 Speaker 1: Howbeit Jesus spake of his death, that they thought he 2 00:00:06,880 --> 00:00:12,760 Speaker 1: had spoken of taking rest in sleep John eleven thirteen. Lord, 3 00:00:13,039 --> 00:00:18,280 Speaker 1: there are so many things that have deeper spiritual implications 4 00:00:18,320 --> 00:00:22,279 Speaker 1: that I miss. With my natural mind. I only see 5 00:00:22,320 --> 00:00:25,799 Speaker 1: the obvious, or what my experience has biased me. To 6 00:00:25,880 --> 00:00:29,680 Speaker 1: see clear the eyes of my spirit, Lord, that I 7 00:00:29,800 --> 00:00:34,479 Speaker 1: might peer into the spiritual world with greater insight and understanding. 8 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:37,680 Speaker 1: I want to see you and know you for the 9 00:00:37,720 --> 00:00:43,280 Speaker 1: truth of who you are. You are so vast and wondrous. 10 00:00:43,520 --> 00:00:49,159 Speaker 1: My little finite mind cannot comprehend your mighty love. What 11 00:00:49,360 --> 00:00:53,320 Speaker 1: you have done to save and redeem My life is 12 00:00:53,360 --> 00:00:57,240 Speaker 1: beyond me. Help me be rooted and grounded in your 13 00:00:57,280 --> 00:01:03,880 Speaker 1: truth so I can see past the natural into the spiritual. Amen. 14 00:01:10,080 --> 00:01:13,640 Speaker 1: Thank you for listening to pray dot COM's nightly prayer 15 00:01:14,440 --> 00:01:17,919 Speaker 1: to experience a pocket of peace before you go to sleep. 16 00:01:18,560 --> 00:01:22,640 Speaker 1: Stay tuned for our free meditative prayer after this quick 17 00:01:22,680 --> 00:01:34,600 Speaker 1: word from our sponsors. Welcome to your meditative prayer on 18 00:01:34,760 --> 00:01:39,040 Speaker 1: relieve stress. To get the most out of your spiritual journey, 19 00:01:39,480 --> 00:01:42,520 Speaker 1: use pray dot com every day and make prayer a 20 00:01:42,600 --> 00:01:48,360 Speaker 1: priority in your life. Our goal for today's meditative prayer 21 00:01:48,520 --> 00:01:53,600 Speaker 1: is to relieve stress. Hit pause for a second, head 22 00:01:53,640 --> 00:01:56,920 Speaker 1: to a comfortable spot, and prepare to spend a moment 23 00:01:56,920 --> 00:02:02,240 Speaker 1: with God. Close your eyes, take a deep breath in, 24 00:02:03,600 --> 00:02:10,480 Speaker 1: then exhale out. Now take captive every thought and concentrate 25 00:02:10,560 --> 00:02:15,160 Speaker 1: on receiving what God has for you. We will be 26 00:02:15,240 --> 00:02:19,240 Speaker 1: meditating on Isaiah chapter forty three, verses one through two 27 00:02:19,520 --> 00:02:23,760 Speaker 1: from the King James version. But now thus saith the 28 00:02:23,880 --> 00:02:27,840 Speaker 1: Lord that created THEE O Jacob, and he that formed 29 00:02:27,840 --> 00:02:33,519 Speaker 1: THEE O Israel. Fear not, for I have redeemed THEE. 30 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:37,840 Speaker 1: I have called THEE by thy name. Thou art mine. 31 00:02:38,800 --> 00:02:42,320 Speaker 1: When thou passest through the waters, I will be with THEE, 32 00:02:42,800 --> 00:02:46,799 Speaker 1: and through the rivers they shall not overflow THEE. When 33 00:02:46,840 --> 00:02:50,520 Speaker 1: thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, 34 00:02:51,240 --> 00:02:56,600 Speaker 1: neither shall the flame kindle upon THEE. Take a moment 35 00:02:56,680 --> 00:03:02,560 Speaker 1: to pour out your adoration to God who sustained God. 36 00:03:02,919 --> 00:03:07,440 Speaker 1: I give you praise, for your word is eternal. As 37 00:03:07,480 --> 00:03:10,520 Speaker 1: the heavens are higher than the earth, so are your 38 00:03:10,560 --> 00:03:15,160 Speaker 1: ways higher than mine. God, you know all things, and 39 00:03:15,280 --> 00:03:19,360 Speaker 1: all things answer to you. I praise you because you 40 00:03:19,400 --> 00:03:23,640 Speaker 1: are the everlasting God. Your faithfulness will not fail me. 41 00:03:24,840 --> 00:03:28,079 Speaker 1: You do not faint or grow weary, and your right 42 00:03:28,120 --> 00:03:35,320 Speaker 1: hand will uphold me. God is your guarantee. God is 43 00:03:35,360 --> 00:03:39,840 Speaker 1: aware of your situation, of what you're going through. He 44 00:03:39,920 --> 00:03:44,440 Speaker 1: has already promised you deliverance. In his word, God said 45 00:03:44,480 --> 00:03:47,520 Speaker 1: that no matter what you face, he will sustain you. 46 00:03:48,400 --> 00:03:51,160 Speaker 1: When you go through the waters, God will be there 47 00:03:51,280 --> 00:03:54,680 Speaker 1: holding back the rivers, and you will not be overtaken. 48 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:58,760 Speaker 1: When you walk through fire, God will be with you, 49 00:03:58,920 --> 00:04:02,640 Speaker 1: protecting you from the flames. He will not allow you 50 00:04:02,720 --> 00:04:07,600 Speaker 1: to catch fire or to burn. Notice, God said when 51 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:12,160 Speaker 1: and not if. In this life it is impossible to 52 00:04:12,320 --> 00:04:18,000 Speaker 1: escape problems. However, you have nothing to fear. God calls 53 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:22,040 Speaker 1: you by name, He claims you as his own. God 54 00:04:22,120 --> 00:04:25,960 Speaker 1: is with you always. He is your promise and assurance 55 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:29,800 Speaker 1: of victory. You can depend on Him to care for you. 56 00:04:31,080 --> 00:04:35,160 Speaker 1: Do not forget. God has grace and goodness for your life. 57 00:04:35,920 --> 00:04:38,760 Speaker 1: You must have faith and trust that God is who 58 00:04:38,800 --> 00:04:42,240 Speaker 1: he says he is. Perhaps there have been moments in 59 00:04:42,279 --> 00:04:47,200 Speaker 1: your life where stress was prevalent, situations fraught with fear 60 00:04:47,279 --> 00:04:52,360 Speaker 1: and anxiety. This is your opportunity to present yourself before 61 00:04:52,400 --> 00:04:57,279 Speaker 1: the Lord, to boldly approach God's throne of grace to 62 00:04:57,320 --> 00:05:00,919 Speaker 1: ask him for mercy in your time of need. Come 63 00:05:00,960 --> 00:05:05,000 Speaker 1: before God and confess your sins to him. Tell him 64 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:12,680 Speaker 1: of your struggles, of your trials and tribulations. Now take 65 00:05:12,760 --> 00:05:15,880 Speaker 1: just a few minutes to dwell on the loving kindness 66 00:05:15,920 --> 00:05:20,400 Speaker 1: of God towards your life. Think of past situations where 67 00:05:20,400 --> 00:05:25,160 Speaker 1: your trust in God brought you blessings beyond compare. Thank 68 00:05:25,240 --> 00:05:30,200 Speaker 1: the Holy Spirit for empowering you to overcome stress. Thank 69 00:05:30,320 --> 00:05:33,840 Speaker 1: Him for his provision and his deliverance in your life. 70 00:05:35,120 --> 00:05:38,520 Speaker 1: Thank Him because no matter the season you're in, you 71 00:05:38,640 --> 00:05:43,039 Speaker 1: will not be overtaken. Thank God that He will see 72 00:05:43,080 --> 00:05:49,200 Speaker 1: you through to better days. God is present and he 73 00:05:49,320 --> 00:05:53,280 Speaker 1: is listening to you. This is your opportunity to approach 74 00:05:53,320 --> 00:05:57,800 Speaker 1: God's throne of grace. Ask him to speak his loving 75 00:05:57,920 --> 00:06:02,479 Speaker 1: kindness over you. Ask Him to give you reassurance for 76 00:06:02,560 --> 00:06:05,599 Speaker 1: this day, to guide your steps on to the best 77 00:06:05,720 --> 00:06:09,919 Speaker 1: possible path. Ask the Holy Spirit for help in the 78 00:06:09,960 --> 00:06:13,719 Speaker 1: decisions you will face and to bless the choices you 79 00:06:13,760 --> 00:06:19,240 Speaker 1: will make. God delights in blessing you. He wants to 80 00:06:19,240 --> 00:06:24,039 Speaker 1: give you the desires of your heart. Remember God calls 81 00:06:24,080 --> 00:06:28,480 Speaker 1: you by name because you are His. No matter what 82 00:06:28,520 --> 00:06:31,240 Speaker 1: it is you are going through. God said he would 83 00:06:31,320 --> 00:06:35,400 Speaker 1: sustain you, so trust in the truth of His word. 84 00:06:36,440 --> 00:06:40,080 Speaker 1: Know that He will provide for you. Do not fear. 85 00:06:40,880 --> 00:06:43,760 Speaker 1: God plans to prosper you and not to harm you. 86 00:06:44,640 --> 00:06:47,800 Speaker 1: He plans to give you hope and a future. So 87 00:06:47,960 --> 00:06:53,719 Speaker 1: be courageous through trust, step outside of fear and into 88 00:06:53,760 --> 00:06:59,000 Speaker 1: the best life God has for you. Thank you for 89 00:06:59,080 --> 00:07:03,240 Speaker 1: completing to day is meditative prayer on pray dot com. 90 00:07:03,320 --> 00:07:07,000 Speaker 1: By incorporating this healthy habit as a daily practice, you 91 00:07:07,040 --> 00:07:11,080 Speaker 1: are making prayer a priority and strengthening your walk with God.