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Mark 8:34-35 Following God is hard by your strength, but he gives you the strength and stamina to follow him. Today, we will meditate on the expense of following the highest goal of all-- following God. Does Encounter help you follow God?  Please consider giving! What is your highest goal?

Matthew 5:48 I pray this contemplation will help you believe that God did not send his Son into the world to condemn you, but so that you might be saved through him and become holy as God is holy.   Does Encounter help you seek the holiness of God?  Please consider giving! Is there someone in your life who needs God's forgiveness and holiness?

2 Peter 1:3 You may not have all you want, but you have all that you need. I pray this contemplation will help you know the truth that God has all you need pertaining to living a godly life. Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! What do you need to live a dynamic spiritual life?

Proverbs 5:21 This meditation will help you navigate enemy territory when you feel like you are in trouble.  God is always with you and beside you watching your way and keeping you from wandering astray. Does Encounter help you find comfort in hard times?  Please consider giving! Is God calling you to be His guiding hand for another?

James 4:17 This meditation is a reflection on aligning your thoughts with Christ's, so you have no excuse when tested. When you have the mind of Christ, you will always know the good you ought to do. Does Encounter help you follow Jesus, even when you're being tested?  Please consider giving! What good are you being called to do today?

Deuteronomy 6:4 This meditation from Deuteronomy 6 is a reminder to center your mind, body, and soul on not forgetting the everlasting favor of God. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob-- your God. Does Encounter help you remember the favor of God?  Please consider giving! What blessings has God given you recently?

Matthew 6:3-4 Today, we'll contemplate being aware not only of our giving but our motivations in giving as we choose whether to seek recognition and reward of the world or God's reward in giving out of love. Does Encounter help you follow God's leading?  Please consider giving! How can you help the needy today?

Psalm 30:5 I pray this guided meditation from Psalm 30 will help you embrace forgiveness, let go of grudges, and discover hope, gratitude, and joy. Does Encounter help you embrace forgiveness?  Please consider supporting us. Is there someone you need to forgive?

1 Corinthians 13:2 The theme for this meditation from 1 Corinthians 13 is the way of love.  I pray that it will help you to strive for the way of God's love, being mindful of the heavenly way.  Does Encounter help you experience God's love?  Please consider giving! Do you have "if only" dreams that need God's transformative power?

Hebrews 7:25 The theme for this meditation from Hebrews 7 is divine resolution. We'll learn to recognize temporary tension and see how Jesus steps in to mediate the tension and bring you resolution.  Does Encounter help you find resolution?  Please consider giving! Is there a situation in your life in need of divine resolution?

Romans 10:10 The theme for this meditation is allocution.  In it, we'll focus on calling out to the Lord for his mercy and calling on the Lord for his salvation. Does Encounter help you experience the grace of God?  Please consider giving to us! How can you be the hope and voice of God to someone today?

Matthew 10:16 The theme for this meditation from Matthew 10 is about being mindful of danger but at peace that you are protected. Expect persecution but don't live in fear for the Shepherd is with you. Does Encounter help you experience God's protection?  Please consider giving! Can you remember a time when the Shepherd protected you from wolves?

Jeremiah 33:3 In today's meditation, we'll contemplate the assurance of knowing God will always answer your call. He hears, and He responds. Does Encounter remind you of the truth of God's love?  Please consider giving! What do you want to tell the Lord today?

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 The theme for this meditation from 1 Corinthians 6 is permanence-- specifically, the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit of God within you.   Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! What reminds you of the permanence of the Spirit of God?

Psalm 100:5 The theme for this meditation from Psalm 100 is steadfastness.  We'll find that we can return to moments of unfailing love, looking no further than the unfailing presence of God. Does Encounter help you experience the unfailing love of Christ?  Please consider giving! Is there a place from your past that holds memories of love?

John 8:12 The theme for this meditation from John 8 is the heavenly light.  We'll contemplate how to block out the light pollution around us to once again see heavenly light.  Does Encounter help you focus on the things that matter?  Please consider giving! What is distracting you from the heavenly light?

Romans 15:5-6 In today's meditation from Romans 15, we'll learn to be thankful for helpful instruction.  Instruction from the Lord is designed to give you hope, encouragement, and thanksgiving to endure the hard times. Does Encounter help you find encouragement for hard times?  Please consider giving! How can you model your life after Christ?

Romans 6:14 The theme for this meditation from Romans 6 is grace. Learning to live by grace and being mindful of our actions so that others see the mercy and grace of God in all that we say and do. Does Encounter help you experience God's grace?  Please consider giving! When did someone's mercy show you the mercy and grace of God?

Romans 12:1 The theme for this meditation is sacrifice. Learn to give your life to God for all He has done for you. Does Encounter help you give your life to God?  Please consider giving! How do you offer your daily life to the higher purpose of God?

Isaiah 64:8 This meditation from Isaiah 64:8 is a celebration of heavenly creation-- a commemoration of how the Creator of the universe influences you and the work of the Divine Potter's hands mold you. Does Encounter help you celebrate heavenly creation?  Please consider giving!   Are you shaped by the influences of the world or heaven?

Psalm 63:3-4 The theme for this meditation is overcoming shame. Rest in the truth that God knows our authentic and imperfect selves and yet he accepts us and finds us worthy of his love and belonging. Does Encounter help you overcome shame?  Please consider giving! Do you have secrets God is asking you to reveal?

Psalm 3:3 In today's meditation, we'll contemplate the shielding power of God.  As we search for anything to shield us from the bullets and shrapnel falling into our lives, we find the most trustworthy shield. Does Encounter help you find rest in the protective arms of God?  Please consider giving! Why do you need the shield of God today?

2 Corinthians 9:15 The theme for this meditation from 2 Corinthians 9 is finding victory by first helping others find theirs.  We find that by helping others, we can also help ourselves.  Does Encounter encourage you to help others?  Please consider giving! What victory has God given you that you can share?

1 Corinthians 15:57 The theme for this meditation from 1 Corinthians 15 is about victory. Today, we'll learn how to take our achievements and triumphs and assign credit where divine credit is due. Does Encounter help you give credit to God?  Please consider giving! Is your life recently defined more by victory or loss?

1 Chronicles 29:13 In today's meditation from 1 Chronicles 29, we'll contemplate finding the words to say in thankfulness to God. Does Encounter help you have a thankful heart?  Please consider giving! What words of thanks do you want to say to God right now?