Latest / Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation / #128 Guided Meditation &: Winning Against Cognitive Distortion with God's Word
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- 0:11Pastor Robert Young: Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can sit or lie down without distractions.
- 0:17Pastor Robert Young: Take a deep breath for a count of five.
- 0:20Pastor Robert Young: Hold the breath for a count of four.
- 0:23Pastor Robert Young: Now, release the breath for a count of four.
- 0:28Pastor Robert Young: Allow yourself to fully relax and let go of any tensions in your body.
- 0:39Pastor Robert Young: Let's reflect on the ways in which cognitive distortions can impact your thoughts and beliefs.
- 0:46Pastor Robert Young: These distortions can create inaccurate perceptions of reality, leading to negative emotions and behaviors.
- 0:55Pastor Robert Young: God created you with emotions to fully worship and praise Him, but to also enjoy the life that he gave to you.
- 1:05Pastor Robert Young: Remember, as a Christian, you are called to renew your mind and align your thoughts with God's truth.
- 1:14Pastor Robert Young: In Romans 12, verse 2, it says, do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
- 1:27Pastor Robert Young: Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is, His good, pleasing and perfect will.
- 1:47Pastor Robert Young: Take a moment to reflect on any negative thought patterns or beliefs that may be distorting your perception of reality, God's reality for you.
- 1:54Pastor Robert Young: Are there any lies or distortions that you've been believing about yourself, about others or about God.
- 2:03Pastor Robert Young: Now invite God to help you identify and replace these distortions with his truth.
- 2:14Pastor Robert Young: In Philippians, chapter 4, verse 8, it says Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.
- 2:39Pastor Robert Young: Allow yourself to surrender these negative thoughts, beliefs and emotions that don't align with God's truth about you to God, asking him to replace them with his truth and peace.
- 3:03Pastor Robert Young: As you continue to focus on your breathing, allow the Holy Spirit to fill your mind and heart, dispelling any darkness or distortion.
- 3:14Pastor Robert Young: Take a few moments to meditate on these verses and allow God's truth to renew your mind.
- 3:20Pastor Robert Young: Remember that you are a beloved child of God, created in His image and called to live in the light of His truth.
- 3:30Pastor Robert Young: When you're ready, gently bring your attention back to the present moment, feeling refreshed and grounded in God's truth.
- 3:39Pastor Robert Young: Carry this renewed perspective with you throughout your day, trusting in his guidance and wisdom to overcome any cognitive distortions that may arise.
- 3:52Pastor Robert Young: Amen.