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Bless Me In Your Work

2 Corinthians 9:8 I pray this meditation will help you become aware of your divine blessings and mindful of moments to use them to advance the excellent work of God. Does Encounter help you join God in His work?  Please consider giving! What blessings have you received lately?

Pursued, But Never Chosen

1 Samuel 16:7 Most of us can understand the feeling of being pursued but never chosen, but in this meditation, we'll meditate on King David, and how it felt to be pursued and chosen by God.  Does Encounter help you understand your identity in Christ?  Please consider giving! How does it feel to know you've been chosen by the One who truly matters?

Hide And Seek

Psalm 139:13-14 Do you remember playing hide and seek as a child? This meditation is for those days when you want to hide from God. The loving Father is always seeking and will always find you. Does Encounter help you find peace? Please consider giving. What causes you to want to hide from God?

Victory Over Stings

1 Corinthians 15:58 This guided audio meditation is designed to help you focus on better things to come, even in the midst of stinging pain, looking beyond the present torture to the promise of peaceful days to come.  Does Encounter help you find victory in Christ?  Please consider giving! Did you offer peace to someone today?

Choose To Rejoice

Romans 5:3 This meditation is a reflection on choosing to rejoice and celebrate, even in your sufferings and hardships.  Does Encounter remind you to rejoice, even in hard times?  Please consider giving! How do you make choices?

An Observer Of Marvelous Things

1 Thessalonians 5:18 This meditation is a reflection on rejoicing always and praying constantly. Does Encounter help you spend time with the Lord?  Please consider giving! When last did you observe something marvelous?

Good Pretending

James 1:22 I pray you are able to stop pretending when you contemplate what it means to be who you already are in Christ at this present moment-- His precious child.  Does Encounter help you understand your identity in Christ?  Please consider giving! Are you hiding behind a mask?

Hearing And Believing

John 5:24 This meditation from John 5 is a reflection on how we come to know the love of God. Does Encounter help you gain a deeper understanding of God's love?  Please consider giving! How do you learn most effectively?

What Is Love?

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 The theme of this guided audio meditation is love. I pray it helps you discover the true love that the Creator of love wants you to know.  Does Encounter help you feel the love of God?  Please consider giving! How might God use you to be an example of His love to others?

Waiting On God

Psalm 27:14 Waiting is a very active part of living. This meditation will help you stop minding the time and cast your cares on Him who created time. Does Encounter help you find patience?  Please consider giving to us! How can you be an example of patience to those around you?

Eyes Playing Tricks

2 Corinthians 4:18 In this guided audio meditation from 2 Corinthians 4, we'll contemplate discerning the imaginary from the actual, the temporary from the everlasting, and the fleeting from the eternal. We couldn’t do this without your support. Please give. How can temporary things turn your gaze to that which is permanent?

Signs God Cares For You

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?

Rising Above The Chaos

Colossians 3:2 The noise of life can be deafening at times with clanging, clutter, and endless distractions. The theme of this meditation is lifting your eyes from earthly noise to heavenly peace.  Does Encounter help you block out the noise?  Please consider giving! How will you respond in moments of distraction?

The Perfect Path

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?

Strength Through Surrender

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?

Recognize Moments To Care

Galatians 6:10 This meditation will help you learn to recognize moments to serve, opportunities to care, and possibilities to show love through divine encounters with God.   Please give the best gift you can give today. Who needs to experience the love of God through you?  How will you pray for them?

Reject The Desires Of The World

Titus 2:11-12 I pray this meditation from Titus 2 will help you discover that the genuine delight and joy you seek are found only in the enduring guidance of the Holy Spirit. Does Encounter help you discover joy and delight in the Lord?  Please consider giving! Where do you turn for satisfaction and pleasure?

Genesis 1-3

See Something Above You

Matthew 23:11 I pray this meditation from Matthew 23 will help you reflect on the importance of approaching life with a humble spirit and understanding the outcome of prideful living. Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! Is your time spent looking down on others, or up to God?

Incoming Call

Psalm 116:1 The theme of this meditation from Psalm 116 is being heard. When no one else will pick up the phone, know that God hears you even when no one else does-- especially when no one else does. Does Encounter help you feel heard?  Please consider giving! What do you want to tell God today?

Finding Hope Over The Horizon

1 Peter 1:3 The theme of this meditation from 1 Peter 1 is hope. Today, we'll contemplate having a hope like an anchor that latches on to the certainty of the promises of the future that God has made. Does Encounter bring you hope?  Please consider giving! Can you remember a time when hope seemed lost but God provided?

Will It Hold Your Weight?

Psalm 18:2 The theme of this meditation from Psalm 18 is trust.  We'll be reminded to have the faith in something other than ourselves, placing our trust in the One we can always trust.  Does Encounter help you trust in the Lord?  Please consider giving! In recent times, how has God shown his trustworthiness?

Singing In Harmony With God

1 Timothy 2:5-6 The theme of this meditation from 1 Timothy 2 is harmony between yourself and the Divine. It is my prayer that this will guide you to a life in harmony with your being, and Christ’s nature. Does Encounter help you find harmony with God?  Please consider giving! Is there a part of your life operating outside perfect harmony with God?

Please Stop Fighting!

Philippians 2:3-4 The theme of this meditation is living humbly and finding value in others. Today, we'll strive to set aside our own petty, selfish agendas for the betterment of those in our path. Does Encounter help you see God in those around you?  Please consider giving! Who can you value?  Who can you show interest in?

From Pride To Dignity

1 Peter 2:16 The theme of this meditation is divine dignity.  When we affirm our dignity in Christ and allow others their dignity, we become more available to honor God and connect with others as equals. Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! How can you honor those that lead you?

The Firm Hold Of God

Hebrews 10:23 The theme of this meditation is holding on by the grace of God, choosing to hold onto the eternal instead of the fleeting.  Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider supporting us. What do you do when it feels like you are barely holding on?

This Is Love

1 John 3:16 I pray this guided audio meditation on love helps you discover the true love that the Creator of love wants you to know --divine love we have in our hearts for each other, for God, and in Him for us. Does Encounter help you experience the love of God?  Please consider giving! How do you define love?

You Can't Find Wisdom On Google

Proverbs 22:6 The theme of this meditation is teaching, training really. Training others, not by sharing corny jokes, but in God’s will and way by teaching and sharing wisdom. Does Encounter help you discover new wisdom from God?  Please consider giving! What have you learned from God that you might share with another today?

Afraid Of The Past

1 Peter 4:8 The theme of this meditation is the fear of the past.  If you're afraid your past will come back to haunt you, enjoy this reminder that God's love covers all of your past sins.  Does Encounter help you find calm and courage?  Please consider giving! What makes you afraid?

Blessed Be

Matthew 5:7   The theme for this meditation is showing mercy to the least of those around us. Does Encounter help you spend time with God? Please consider donating.  How can you more intentionally see others as God sees them today?

Finding Joy During Trials

James 1:2-3 The theme for this meditation from James 1 is about feeling joy during ordeals rather than agony, and experiencing delight over sorrow when facing your own trials. Does Encounter help you experience joy?  Please consider giving! How do you respond during times of trials and tribulations?

Feeling Alone In Persecution

Matthew 5:10 The theme for this meditation is being known and becoming free from persecution. Does Encounter help you feel known by Christ?  Please consider supporting us. Have you felt alone and persecuted for doing what you thought was right?

Blessed In Suffering

1 Peter 4:16  The theme for this meditation from 1 Peter 4 is suffering. It is my prayer that you will learn not to be ashamed when you suffer but rather honor God as you bear Christ's name, give honor to God, and remember you belong to Christ.  Does Encounter help you during hard times?  Please consider giving! Think about a time you recently endured suffering. How did you respond?

Faith In Others

Proverbs 27:17 Today, our meditation leads us to encourage others and have hope for them. It is my prayer that you will remember to take what you’ve been blessed with and have the faith to pay it forward. Does Encounter help you grow in your faith?  Please consider giving! Who can you encourage today?

Firm Foundation

Matthew 7:24 This meditation from Matthew 7 is a reflection of our longing for permanence and find a firm foundation found only in the offering of God. Does Encounter help you find a firm foundation?  Please consider giving! When has God recently provided a firm foundation in shaky times?

Promise Keeper

Isaiah 25:1 The theme for this meditation from Isaiah 25 is promises made and promises kept.  We can place our eternal trust in a God that is always faithful. Does Encounter help you trust God's faithfulness?  Please consider giving! Have you broken a promise to God?

Call On His Delight

Psalm 37:4 The theme for this meditation is alignment. We'll learn how to call on God to balance your longings with His and to align your desires with his delight. Does Encounter help you align your will with the Lord's?  Please consider giving! Is there an area of your life out of alignment with the Lord's will?

God's Peace

Luke 6:37 The theme for this meditation from Luke 6 is being seen.  Focus on being mindful of our actions so that others see the peace of God in what we say and what we do. Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! What persecution have you faced? How did you respond?

Be Alert For Wickedness

Proverbs 29:4 Today's meditation is a reflection on being mindful of the unseen gradual downward slopes that may be leading to destruction, finding there is hope in the steering of the Holy Spirit. Does Encounter help you find the correct path?  Please consider giving! Are you on a downward slope in need of the Holy Spirit?

God's Love

Romans 8:37 The theme for this meditation is love in the face of accusation. Today, we'll learn to turn towards the love of God, even when facing hardship.    Does Encounter help you turn to God in times of hardship?  Please consider giving! How have you responded to false accusations?

God's Grace

Ephesians 2:8-9 The theme for this meditation is grace.  Today, we will learn to be 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! How do others see God's mercy and grace in your life?

Finding Safe Refuge

Nahum 1:7 The theme of this meditation from Nahum 1 is finding a safe refuge when the world betrays you — trusting your next unknown step to a God who is all-knowing. Does Encounter help you find safe refuge?  Please consider giving! How can you rely more fully on God as your safe refuge?

Love Without Ceasing

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 The theme for this meditation is learning to love without ceasing.  It is my prayer that you will become aware of endless moments to recognize and reflect on the love of God and be mindful of a world in constant need of His unceasing love. Does Encounter help you rediscover the love of God?  Please consider giving! Who can you love regardless of their love for you?

Please Don’t Cast Me Away

Acts 3:19 I pray this guided meditation will refresh your soul and remind you that God’s grace alone will restore the joy of your salvation and the assurance of His mercy will sustain you always. Does Encounter lead you to the One who will refresh your soul?  Please consider giving! Are you feeling refreshed today or worn down?

The Way Of The Wise

Proverbs 13:6 In today's meditation, we'll contemplate finding the way of the wise and experience the relief of being on the right path and comfort in being guided along the perfect way.   Does Encounter help you find comfort?  Please consider giving! Whose path are you walking today?

One Way

Romans 13:10 This meditation from Romans 13 will help you filter out the unnecessary distracting directions to focus on the one that will carry you out to your divine way.   Does Encounter help you find your way?  Please consider giving! Which choices are distracting you from the one true way today?

Having The Mind Of Jesus

Philippians 2:5 This meditation is a reflection on examining your thoughts and pondering what it means to deconstruct any random swinging thoughts. Does Encounter help you focus on Jesus?  Please consider giving!

Choosing To Follow

Luke 9:24 This meditation is a reflection on finding comfort in knowing that you can do more than cope with the loss; you can choose growth.  Does Encounter help you find comfort?  Please consider giving!

In Step With The Spirit Of God

Galatians 5:25 This meditation from Galatians 5 is a reflection of a desire to live in step with the Spirit, aligned with the divine presence. Not becoming, but being healed and living a healed life as you follow the leading of the Spirit of God. Does Encounter help you follow the leading of the Spirit?  Please consider giving! Do you crave a life healed and in step with the Spirit of God?

Following The Greatest

Matthew 22:37-39 This meditation from the 22nd chapter of Matthew will help you center on the right and correct way to live. As you follow the way of Christ, you'll find that you are empowered to love God and love others. Does Encounter guide you to a fulfilled life?  Please consider giving! How can you lead a more fulfilling life?