welcome and thanks for meditating with abide for more guided Christian meditations download the
abide app in the iTunes or Google Play Store Jeremiah was a prophet called to difficult
things he knew a little something about praying in faith there was nothing comfortable about the
way he was told to preach his message was that his own nation would be overthrown and there
was certainly nothing easy about the way he was asked to spend his own money to buy property in
the middle of a war zone Jeremiah was imprisoned he was ignored and persecuted but he obeyed anyway
God used Jeremiah's obedience to show that he would redeem and restore Israel but in
the moment what Jeremiah did seemed sort of crazy to outsiders so yes Jeremiah knew a little about
praying in faith but have you ever had a season in your life when you weren't sure what God was
doing when you had to walk a difficult path well join me as we meditate reflect and pray about
praying by faith from Jeremiah chapter 32 verse 17 but first would you join me in a time of opening
prayer dear faithful Heavenly Father no I've never been imprisoned ignored or persecuted because of
my faith but I do know what it feels like to feel crazy unsure of you and lacking confidence
in my own faith in you feeling my prayers and meditation with you are weak Lord God grant me
today the faith to have faith prayerful words to ask for prayer and a quiet mind to meditate
and it's in the name of Jesus your son our Savior and my lord amen before we begin just then I was
thinking how so often I feel like I drift during my prayer time while meditation can anchor you
Center focus and align you with God so today let's begin our meditation by first posturing
your body before God as he postures your mind for meditation anchor yourself both feet firmly
on the ground today feel yourself sitting firmly maybe your hands on the arms of the chair or your
legs pressing down firmly now breathe deeply and slowly as you imagine being anchored before God
today is about his power so focus and Center on God and his power during this time now with him
now with your eyes closed continue to breathe deep and hold it for a moment and then exhale
softly anything pulling you from encountering God today may be unconfessed sin or doubt or
fear offer your confession to him and thank him for his unending love grace mercy and forgiveness
God is an anchoring God the god of faith focus and center on him as you listen carefully to Jeremiah
chapter 32 verse 17 Oh Lord God it is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power
and by your outstretched arms nothing is too hard for you what stood out to you from that passage
maybe a word maybe an image today listen again carefully Oh Lord God it is you who have made
the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arms nothing is too hard for
you what is God telling you through the thoughts and maybe an image that he gave you let that
thought that image be your prayer to him in this sacred moment linking your mind with his purpose
the Prophet Jeremiah righteously fears God he sees God as powerful and awe inspiring so
Jeremiah prayed by faith pressing into the God who is sovereign over all let this be
a time of reflection and meditation on God's power and his sovereignty
with I still closed listen again as I read from Jeremiah chapter 32 verse 17 o Lord
God behold you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your
outstretched arms there is nothing too difficult or too wonderful for you what
did you hear this time where did the spirit take your mind well take a moment to Center
on that that thought that word or that image drive thoughts of awe and wonder
for his power deeper into your mind as you take this time to meditate even further
we often focus on words today I want us to try focusing on imagery what do you see that
reminds you of his power during your day or what does his sovereignty and control look
like to you what do you see when you imagine his absolute authority over creation let the
spirit guide your mind's eye for a moment as you see the power of God in meditation
what did you think about the end of this passage where it says there is nothing
too difficult or too wonderful for you while continuing to let the spirit guide your eye
see the most difficult thing in your life right now visualize it and then see God's
power and authority over that thing or that purpose see that for a moment meditate on it
listen one in five all time as I read and you reflect on Jeremiah chapter 32 verse
17 dear Lord God you stretched out your mighty arm and made the sky and the earth
you can do anything so let me confess here it is hard for me to stay focused
and centered on God all throughout my day I'm so easily distracted sometimes within
seconds of starting to meditate and pray so I want you to do something stop focusing on
God for a moment let your mind just drift no agenda no limits cut the cord to the anchor
and just drift for 30 seconds let me watch the clock close your eyes and just drift
welcome back so where did you go did it surprise you what did it reveal about your
flesh and your earthly mine let your eternal mind slowly begin to write itself and center
back on the image of God he gave you earlier his awesome power and authority as you drifted
before now stay anchored here with God for just a mere 30 seconds tie a tight knot with
a sturdy cord around the anchor drop it feel it take hold and stay here with God
welcome back again so where did you go how did that time feel how did it feel different than
drifting and letting the world pull you away from him how did it feel to gently
shift your focus back to him what imagery helped well in the Book of Luke chapter 1
verse 37 we are reminded that nothing will be impossible with God so take 30 seconds again
now and whisper that let him hear you say it not for him but for you whisper to him that
nothing will be impossible with you once again I will watch the clock just breathe
out in constant repeating prayer nothing will be impossible with you and begin now
how did that feel how did your emotions change how did that statement change over time did it
focus your mind well let's end today as we begin take time once again to imagine
yourself as the Prophet Jeremiah facing pain confusion anxiety and distractions
using your sanctified imagination see the God of Jeremiah for he is your God to see
his power be in awe and wonder see his outstretched arms and feel his authority
his power feel those same arms slowly embracing you now settle into him and rest
join me now in a time of closing prayer dear sovereign God you created the earth and the
galaxies with your hands you are king over the entire world there is nothing you cannot do
you are in control over everything including the seasons of my life that often seem out of control
help me to look for you in those seasons dear God help me to gather wisdom and see you more clearly
and help me to press into you in faith by faith dear God and it's in Jesus name Amen as we end
slowly open your eyes just into a soft focus and maybe take a stretch but don't let the world back
in too quickly stay present with God as long as you can today pondering his power in reverent awe
as you look around where do you see him right now look for him today quickly early and often and as
you do that today I hope that pursuit brings you peace that lasts throughout your day and your life
as you consistently meditate reflect pray and abide in Christ we hope this meditation brought
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