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You’re listening to Encounter Encounter was launched with a mission to offer a safe space to encounter the transcendent God in the midst of the noise of our daily routines. It is a daily podcast of sacred and mindful meditations to help you encounter the divine presence of God throughout your day.

The Love Within 04/24/2024

The Love Within 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. Is there a place from your past that holds memories of love? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7601360

The Holy Spirit Within 04/23/2024

The Holy Spirit Within 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. What reminds you of the permanence of the Spirit of God? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7600049

The Light Within 04/22/2024

The Light Within 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. What is distracting you from the heavenly light? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7539968

Thankful For Guidance 04/21/2024

Thankful For Guidance 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. How can you model your life after Christ? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7539845

Living By Grace 04/20/2024

Living By Grace 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. When did someone's mercy show you the mercy and grace of God? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/11362346

Your Life As A Living Sacrifice 04/19/2024

Your Life As A Living Sacrifice Romans 12:1 The theme for this meditation is sacrifice. Learn to give your life to God for all He has done for you. How do you offer your daily life to the higher purpose of God? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/11637947

Shaped By God 04/18/2024

Shaped By 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. Are you shaped by the influences of the world or heaven? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/11639051

Overcoming Shame 04/17/2024

Overcoming Shame 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. Do you have secrets God is asking you to reveal? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7517528

Prayer Of Trust 04/16/2024

Prayer Of Trust 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. Why do you need the shield of God today? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7517405

Victory Through Service 04/15/2024

Victory Through Service 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. What victory has God given you that you can share? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7431380

Victory In The Name 04/14/2024

Victory In The Name 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. Is your life recently defined more by victory or loss? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7431215

Saying A Few Words 04/13/2024

Saying A Few Words 1 Chronicles 29:13 In today's meditation from 1 Chronicles 29, we'll contemplate finding the words to say in thankfulness to God. What words of thanks do you want to say to God right now? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7431089

Given By God 04/12/2024

Given By God 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. Which area of your life needs guidance from the Lord today? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/11638196

Finishing Well 04/11/2024

Finishing Well 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. What calling has God placed on your life? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7430387

All Access 04/10/2024

All Access 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. Is there a time you've gained access because of someone else? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7430255

Faith In Walking Well 04/09/2024

Faith In Walking Well 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. What are you most looking forward to in the days ahead? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7427813

Losing Your First Love 04/08/2024

Losing Your First Love 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! How has your relationship with the Lord changed over time? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/12770057

What Does God Require? 04/07/2024

What Does God Require? Micah 6:8. The theme of this meditation from Micah 6 is knowing what God requires of you. When you know beforehand what is required and expected, you can complete divine tasks with confidence. Is there a situation in your life requiring discernment before you act? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/6909967

Faith In Hope 04/06/2024

Faith In Hope Hebrews 11:1 Our theme for this meditation from Hebrews 11 is hope. Faith and hope- one follows the other. It is my prayer that you will trust in the process so much that it’s almost easy to anticipate the outcome. Who can you believe in and bring hope to today? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7427723

How To Be Righteous 04/05/2024

How To Be Righteous Romans 1:17 The theme for this meditation is how God makes us right in His sight. Our good works are nothing apart from His grace alone through faith alone, which gives us eternal life. Does your satisfaction come from Christ alone? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/11638538

Set Apart As Holy 04/04/2024

Set Apart As Holy 2 Corinthians 7:1 Our theme for this meditation is being set apart. I hope you will be encouraged to live a life holy unto the Lord as you accept His promise to dwell with you and walk with you. Who can you remind of their true worth and value today? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7402511

Be Aware And Wait 04/03/2024

Be Aware And Wait Hebrews 9:28 This meditation from Hebrews 9 will help you be aware as you wait, so you can be mindful of God in the midst of the distracting ticking, tapping, and waiting. How can you become more aware of the divine as you wait? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7402226

The Revealer Of God 04/02/2024

The Revealer Of God John 1:14 In this meditation from John 1, we'll focus on creating enough space in our tightly scheduled days for God to be revealed even during our distractions. Do you allow enough margin in your busy life to discover God? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/7402013

The Expansive Gentleness Of Christ 04/01/2024

The Expansive Gentleness Of Christ Matthew 12:18 The theme for this meditation is a reflection on learning to live like Christ. To walk through your world, not for personal gain but self-sacrifice, not looking for war, but humble and silent retreat. How do you display your religious beliefs? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/11638847

Resurrection Sunday 03/31/2024

Resurrection Sunday John 11:25-26 This meditation from John 11 is a contemplation on Easter Sunday morning. We will reflect on the empty tomb and the promise of the life that it brings for us all. When did the risen Lord become your personal savior? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/9380153

Good Friday 03/29/2024

Good Friday John 19:30 This meditation is a contemplation on Good Friday. Today, we will reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. Why are you personally grateful for Good Friday? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/9379985

Maundy Thursday 03/28/2024

Maundy Thursday Luke 22:19 Today we contemplate Maundy Thursday, the fifth day of Holy Week. Here, we will reflect on the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles and His washing of their feet. Whose feet can you wash today? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/9374603

Fig Tuesday of Holy Week 03/26/2024

Fig Tuesday of Holy Week Matthew 21:18–22 I hope this meditation will inspire you to nurture the fruits of faith and devotion in your life, much like the expected fruitfulness of the fig tree, guiding you towards a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God. What secrets is God asking you to reveal to Him? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/11727854

Holy Monday (Megale Deutera ) 03/25/2024

Holy Monday (Megale Deutera ) Matthew 21:12-13 I pray this meditation for Holy Monday of Holy Week from Matthew 21 will awaken in you a zeal for sanctity in your life and community, mirroring Jesus' desire for purity and devotion in His Father's house, and inspire you to cleanse your own temple of anything that hinders your relationship with God, guiding you toward living as a true house of prayer. Why do you need God's supernatural comfort today? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/9972014

I Need To See God 03/24/2024

I Need To See God Matthew 5:8 This meditation is a reflection on living your life in such a way that you see God. I pray you will experience a life open to the treasure of God’s blessings, not only for eternity but also here and now. What do you desire the most? What are you living for? /episode/index/show/encounteringpeace/id/11875370

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