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Genesis 15:6 I pray this meditation will encourage you to see the Creator in creation. Look to the stars in the sky to tell you of eternity, and let the blanket of lights inspire you to praise Him with awe-inspired reverence. Does Encounter encourage you to praise God?  Please consider giving! When did you last experience awe in nature?

Ephesians 4:26 I pray this meditation will encourage you to pause along the way for creation to remind you of the Creator, leading to awe-inspired reverence.  Does Encounter help you express reverence for the Lord?  Please consider supporting us. When last did creation leave you in awe of the Creator?

Psalm 113:3 I pray this meditation will encourage you to pause throughout your day for creation to remind you of the Creator.  Does Encounter remind you to look for your Creator in all things?  Please consider giving! What aspects of God's creation most remind you of the Creator?

Luke 11:13 I pray this meditation from Luke 11 will help you become aware of the good gifts of God.  More than that, I hope you will set aside shame and pride to receive God's good gifts from heaven. Does Encounter help you realize God's gifts in your life?  Please consider giving! What good gifts do you desire from God?

Psalm 68:5 I pray this meditation from Psalm 68 will help you find the courage to be a champion to someone in your family who is hurting and forgive those who have not championed your pain. Does Encounter help you forgive others?  Please consider giving! Who in your family needs your comfort? Your forgiveness?

John 14:26 I pray this meditation from John 14 will help you not forget that even during a mental fog, you will remember the presence of the Holy Spirit and be assured of His peaceful guidance. Does Encounter help you spend time with the Lord?  Please consider giving! What are some physical things that remind you of the Spirit's presence?

Isaiah 26:3 I pray this meditation will help you remember that you can be kept in perfect peace when you trust in your heavenly Father. Does Encounter help you find peace?   Please consider giving! How do you respond to stress in your life?

Job 19:25 I pray this meditation will help you rediscover His sovereignty and healing in hard times.  Does Encounter help you find healing?  Please consider giving! Where do you need God's healing today?

Hebrews 4:16 I pray this meditation from Hebrews 4 will help you discover boldness as you come before God. Know that you have a champion to plead for you as you kneel before the throne of Grace. Does Encounter help you enter into God's presence?   Please consider giving! What is your plea before the throne of God?

John 14:1 The theme of this meditation is acknowledging darkness and accepting the comforting glow of God, overtaking it. Does Encounter help you find light in the darkness?  Please consider supporting us. Can you remember a time when God's light overtook a dark time?

Colossians 3:23-24 This meditation will help you see work in a fresh light so you can combine your work with your passion. Does Encounter help you find passion?   Please consider giving! What do you do? And what is your passion? Can they be combined?

Joshua 1:8 This meditation from the first chapter of Joshua will help you soak and rest in God's narrative.  There is time for study, but this time is for stillness in His word, for God to be with you wherever you go. Does Encounter bring you closer to God?    Please consider giving to us! Is your time in the Word spent mostly in study or just soaking?

1 John 4:11-12 This meditation from the fourth chapter of 1st John will help you learn to recognize moments to serve, opportunities to care, and possibilities to show love through divine encounters with God. Does Encounter help you show love?  Please consider giving! Who is God calling you to love and care for today?

Matthew 18:6 This meditation from Galatians 6 is a reflection on the importance of approaching life with a humble spirit and understanding the outcome of prideful living. Does Encounter point you to a firm foundation?   Please consider giving! Is there an area where you must decrease so Christ can increase?

Psalm 9:1 The theme for this meditation from Psalm 9 is thanksgiving.  Today, we'll ponder thanksgiving as a verb more than a noun-- something you do more than an event you attend. Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! How can you help someone in a season of despair?

2 Corinthians 4:16.  This meditation is a reflection of restoration.  You may feel isolated and forgotten by God, but there is hope in the promise of forgiveness and God's divine restoration and renewal. Does Encounter give you a place to heal?    Please consider giving to us! Where do you need God's healing, restoration, and renewal today?

John 3:18 The theme of this meditation is about being protected from judgment, guarded against the fear of condemnation, and shielded from criticism. Does Encounter help you find shelter in hard times?  Please consider supporting us. Have you ever felt condemned by something you have said, done, or believed?

1 Peter 3:12 This meditation from the third chapter of 1 Peter will help give you peace that your words are being heard.  No matter the words, no matter the language, God is attentive to you and the prayers of your heart. Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! What has God heard you say today?

2 Timothy 3:16-17 The theme of this meditation from 2 Timothy 3 is about choosing to be guided by God's manual. It is my hope that you will choose the Bible to teach you what is true, correct your mistakes, and make your life whole. Does Encounter help you live your life by God's principles?  Please consider giving! In an emergency, do you turn to God's wisdom or worldly words?

Deuteronomy 7:9 The theme of this meditation is about choosing Who to follow.  Do you choose to develop your hunches, or do you follow the guidance of the Great Planet Maker? Does Encounter help you follow Jesus?  Please consider giving! Who do you choose to follow for daily guidance and wisdom?

Isaiah 66:13 This meditation from Isaiah 66 is a reflection on finding consolation in the comforting heart of God and discovering peace in the tender embrace of His arms. Does Encounter help you find comfort?  Please consider giving! Where do you turn for comfort during times of hardship?

2 Timothy 1:7 This meditation will help you recognize a spark from an encounter with God. Watch the spark turn to flame, pushing out fear and darkness. Does Encounter help you fan the flame of passion for God?  Please consider supporting us. How would you describe your faith journey?

2 Corinthians 7:10 This meditation is about the gift of repentance and forgiveness, which leads to improved actions and healed relationships. Does Encounter help you forgive others?  Please consider giving! How do you respond to negative feedback?

1 Peter 4:10 This meditation is about gifts-- talents not of your own, but abilities that are given to you by God for His glory. Are you enjoying Encounter?  Please consider donating. What gifts has God given you to glorify Him?

Galatians 2:20 This meditation from Galatians 2 will help you be more mindful of God's precious gift of faith.   Does Encounter help you grow in your relationship with the Lord?   Please consider giving! What aspect of your relationship with God do you take credit for?