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1 Peter 1:14-15 I pray this guided meditation from 1 Peter 1 will help you learn to live a righteous life, set apart from the world so that you can live a holy life as Christ is holy. Does Encounter help you live a holy life?  Please consider giving! How can you respond when evil desires tempt you?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 see the heavenly light once again.  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?

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?

Romans 15:5 The theme for this meditation from Romans 15 is how to be thankful for helpful instruction — receiving instructions given by God to give you the hope, encouragement, and peace to endure the hard times. Does Encounter encourage you in your relationship with the Lord?  Please consider giving! Which area of your life needs guidance from the Lord today?

Acts 20:24 In today's meditation from Acts 20, we focus on living a life worthy of the eternal call of God by sharing the good news of the Gospel-- that none should perish but everyone would come to repentance. Does Encounter help you share your faith?  Please consider giving! What calling has God placed on your life?

1 John 3:1 In today's meditation, we contemplate gaining access, not of our own credentials. We gain access to the Kingdom not because of who we are but because of who our heavenly Father is. Does Encounter help you spend time with your Father?  Please consider giving! Is there a time you've gained access because of someone else?

3 John 1:2 Today's guided audio meditation is about having faith to walk and walk well. With our hand securely in God's, we will learn to trust in the steps we take with Him as our guide.  Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! What are you most looking forward to in the days ahead?

Psalm 105:1 I pray this meditation will help you rediscover your early fervent devotion, leading you to give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name, and make known His deeds to the world around you! Does Encounter help you fall deeper in love with your Savior?  Please consider giving! How has your relationship with the Lord changed over time?

Psalm 8:3-4 I hope this meditation on Psalm 8 enables you to remember that nothing happens in all of creation without the knowledge and the will of the Creator of creation-- the very one that made you and cares for you. Does Encounter help you connect with your Creator?  Please consider giving!   How has your Creator shown his care for you recently?

Psalm 18:30 The theme of this meditation from Psalm 18 is relief.  We'll contemplate the relief that comes from being on the right path and comfort in being guided along the perfect way. Does Encounter help you find relief?  Please consider giving! What path are you following right now?

Isaiah 40:29 The theme of this meditation from Isaiah 40 is strength.  I pray that you will find strength through weakness by surrendering to the power of Someone greater than you. Does Encounter help you find relief?   Please consider giving! Have you ever found strength through weakness?