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.
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Exodus 14:14 This guided audio meditation from Exodus 14 will help you better understand the paths we walk. We'll look at the ways we face and those we choose. Oftentimes, the best choice is to be still. Does Encounter help you find peace? Please consider giving! What choices are you considering right now?…
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Matthew 6:33 This guided audio meditation from Matthew 6 is a reflection on balancing the plans and resolutions we make with the path that the Lord directs for us, trusting Him to determine our way. Does Encounter help you find peace? Please consider giving! How do you respond when your plans fail?
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Proverbs 2:8 This meditation is a reflection on walking the path of God. Encounter peace as He guards your steps, relief in being on the path of righteousness, and comfort in being guided along the wise way. Does Encounter help you walk with the Lord? Please consider giving! Whose path are you traveling?…
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Philippians 4:6 The theme of this guided audio meditation from Philippians 4 will help you shift your focus to see the spiritual benefits of anxiety-- seeing your anxiety as a reminder to live an authentic Christian life. Does Encounter help you find peace? Please consider giving! What anxious thoughts do you need to give to God?…
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Colossians 3:13 This guided audio meditation from Colossians 3 is designed to encourage you to slip out from behind your mask and face the world, removing your worldly disguise in favor of your new self. Does Encounter help you live more authentically? Please consider giving! What masks do you wear?
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Matthew 3:8 I pray this meditation from Matthew 3 will encourage you to examine your own life for signs of a changed heart. Does Encounter help you live an authentic Christian life? Please consider giving! What spiritual fruit is your life producing?
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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?…
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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?
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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?
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Isaiah 40:31 The theme of this meditation from Isaiah 40 is strength -- a gift of resilience. I pray that you feel renewed so that you can walk, run, and soar by the power and grace of God. Does Encounter help you experience God's grace? Please consider giving! Why do you need God's strength today?
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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?…
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Psalm 103:13 I pray this meditation from Psalm 103 will help you become more mindful of the constant showering of divine grace coming from your Heavenly Father. Does Encounter help you find compassion? Please consider giving! Think about a time someone showed you compassion. How did you respond?
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Ephesians 6:2 This meditation will help you find healing. You will discover the humility to love and the focus to forgive and to model the same tenderly loving kindness your heavenly Father shows you. Does Encounter help you find healing? Please consider giving to us! Who needs your forgiveness today?…
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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?…
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Matthew 5:9 I pray this meditation will help you navigate times of distress when hope feels lost in resolving the family conflict-- that those family members will come closer as they come close to God. Does Encounter help you find restoration? Please consider giving! Which conflict in your life is in need of God's wisdom?…
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Acts 1:8 I pray this meditation will help you be at peace in rediscovering the power and peace that can come from a conversation with the divine Companion. Does Encounter help you find peace? Please consider supporting us. What questions do you have for God today?
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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?…
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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?
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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?
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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?…
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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?
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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?
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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?…
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Proverbs 9:10 This meditation from Proverbs 9 is a reflection on fear. I pray you will discover that fearful emotions and anxiety can be the beginning of godly wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Does Encounter help you find wisdom? Please consider giving! What is your typical response when you are afraid?…
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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?…
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