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#145 Guided Meditation: Trusting God's Plan in Chaotic Times! · Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation

• 0:01
  Pastor Robert Young: Welcome to this week's guided Christian meditation on trusting in God's plan.
• 0:07
  Pastor Robert Young: Our scripture is from Romans, chapter 8, verse 28.
• 0:12
  Pastor Robert Young: But first let's enter into worship by focusing on Psalms, chapter 100, verse 4, where it tells us to enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise.
• 0:29
  Pastor Robert Young: Give thanks to him and praise his name.
• 0:35
  Pastor Robert Young: Take a moment to lift up your voice in praise and thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father, who is worthy of all honor and glory.
• 0:52
  Pastor Robert Young: Before we start to reflect on Romans 8, 28, let's get a little bit more centered.
• 1:00
  Pastor Robert Young: lose your eyes and take a few deep breaths as you invite the presence of God to fill you.
• 1:08
  Pastor Robert Young: Now take a few deep breaths in for a count of seven.
• 1:14
  Pastor Robert Young: Hold the breath for a count of five and slowly exhale for a count of seven.
• 1:21
  Pastor Robert Young: Repeat the exercise for a count of seven.
• 1:29
  Pastor Robert Young: Repeat the exercise.
• 1:42
  Pastor Robert Young: Let's begin our muscle relaxation exercise by simply tensing each muscle group for three seconds and then releasing the muscle.
• 1:49
  Pastor Robert Young: Remember, don't hold your breath for this portion of the meditation.
• 1:54
  Pastor Robert Young: Let's begin with the calf muscles.
• 1:57
  Pastor Robert Young: Lightly tense the calf muscles for a count of three, now release.
• 2:04
  Pastor Robert Young: Moving upward to the hamstrings, the quads and the glutes, Lightly tense for three seconds, now release, moving on to the chest and the back area Lightly tense for three seconds, now release.
• 2:30
  Pastor Robert Young: Finally, moving to the arms and the shoulders, lightly tense these muscle groups for three seconds, now release.
• 2:44
  Pastor Robert Young: Now we can begin to focus on Romans, chapter 8, verse 28, where it says, and we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
• 3:16
  Pastor Robert Young: Take a few more deep breaths, allowing yourself to become fully present in this moment, as you grasp the profound meaning of this scripture.
• 3:20
  Pastor Robert Young: This scripture tells us that, no matter what we go through, no matter how we feel or what our circle tells us, we know that God is working it out for our betterment and according to His will for our lives.
• 3:40
  Pastor Robert Young: Visualize a peaceful garden filled with blooming flowers and gentle sunlight.
• 3:47
  Pastor Robert Young: As you breathe in the fragrance of the flowers, feel God's sense of calm and tranquility wash over you.
• 3:58
  Pastor Robert Young: Take the next two minutes to reflect on the following questions.
• 4:02
  Pastor Robert Young: On how can I trust in God's plan for my life, even in the midst of uncertainty and difficulties?
• 4:14
  Pastor Robert Young: 2.
• 4:14
  Pastor Robert Young: How can I cultivate a mindset of gratitude and hope, knowing that God is always working for my good?
• 4:25
  Pastor Robert Young: Thank you, thank you.
• 6:21
  Pastor Robert Young: Repeat the following affirmation silently and for the next seven days.
• 6:26
  Pastor Robert Young: I trust in God's plan for my life, knowing that all things work together for my good.
• 6:36
  Pastor Robert Young: Again, I trust in God's plan for my life, knowing that all things work together for my good.
• 6:52
  Pastor Robert Young: Now bring to mind any struggles or challenges you may be facing in your life.
• 6:54
  Pastor Robert Young: Imagine yourself handing them over to God, releasing the weight of these burdens and surrendering to his greater purpose for you.
• 7:10
  Pastor Robert Young: Take a few more deep breaths and allow yourself to bask in the peace and love of God's presence, knowing that you are held in his grace and that he is always with you, guiding and protecting you on your journey.
• 7:26
  Pastor Robert Young: When you feel ready, gently open your eyes and carry this sense of peace and trust with you throughout your day, knowing that God is in control of the plan for your life.
• 7:43
  Pastor Robert Young: Amen.