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#123 Guided Meditation: Embracing Easter's Promise of Renewal · Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation

• 0:05
  Pastor Robert Young: Start by finding a quiet, comfortable place to sit or lie down.
• 0:09
  Pastor Robert Young: Close your eyes and allow yourself to relax and let go of any tension or distractions.
• 0:16
  Pastor Robert Young: Take a deep breath in for a count of five.
• 0:19
  Pastor Robert Young: Hold the breath for a count of five and slowly exhale for a count of six.
• 0:34
  Pastor Robert Young: Let's take this time to reflect on the significance of Easter.
• 0:38
  Pastor Robert Young: This is a time for believers to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the ultimate victory over sin and death.
• 0:50
  Pastor Robert Young: It is a time to remember the sacrifice that Jesus made for us and the hope and new life that his resurrection brings.
• 0:57
  Pastor Robert Young: Let's meditate on the words of Jesus in John, chapter 11, verse 25 through 26.
• 1:06
  Pastor Robert Young: I am the resurrection and the life.
• 1:09
  Pastor Robert Young: The one who believes in me will live even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.
• 1:19
  Pastor Robert Young: These words reminds us of the eternal life that Jesus offers to all who believe in him.
• 1:29
  Pastor Robert Young: Reflect on the significance of Easter as a time of renewal and rebirth.
• 1:34
  Pastor Robert Young: Just as Jesus rose from the dead, we too can experience new life and transformation through our faith in him and transformation through our faith in him.
• 1:45
  Pastor Robert Young: Take a moment to consider any areas in your life where you need to experience this new life and ask God to bring renewal and transformation.
• 1:52
  Pastor Robert Young: 2 Corinthians 5, verse 17 tells us Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.
• 2:04
  Pastor Robert Young: Old things are passed away.
• 2:06
  Pastor Robert Young: Behold, all things are become new.
• 2:13
  Pastor Robert Young: Remember the sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross.
• 2:17
  Pastor Robert Young: Meditate on the words of Isaiah, chapter 53, verse 5.
• 2:22
  Pastor Robert Young: But he was pierced for our transgressions.
• 2:26
  Pastor Robert Young: He was crushed for our iniquities.
• 2:29
  Pastor Robert Young: The punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.
• 2:36
  Pastor Robert Young: Let us give thanks for the love and grace that Jesus showed us by dying for our sins.
• 2:46
  Pastor Robert Young: As we celebrate Easter, let us also remember the hope that it brings.
• 2:49
  Pastor Robert Young: Reflect on the words of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 3.
• 2:53
  Pastor Robert Young: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• 2:58
  Pastor Robert Young: In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
• 3:07
  Pastor Robert Young: May this hope fill your heart and give you strength in difficult times.
• 3:12
  Pastor Robert Young: Take a few moments to meditate on the significance of Easter and the gift of new life that Jesus offers.
• 3:20
  Pastor Robert Young: Thank God for his great love and sacrifice and ask him to renew your faith and bring you closer to him.
• 3:27
  Pastor Robert Young: When you're ready, slowly open your eyes and carry this sense of peace and hope with you throughout the day.
• 3:38
  Pastor Robert Young: Amen.