Latest / Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation / #127 Guided Meditation: Overcoming Urges & Triggers with God's Word
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- 0:03Pastor Robert Young: Let's begin this walking meditation on controlling our impulses.
- 0:08Pastor Robert Young: Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, allowing yourself to relax and unwind.
- 0:15Pastor Robert Young: Open your eyes and let's begin our walk.
- 0:21Pastor Robert Young: Imagine yourself surrounded by God's warm and loving light, the presence of His grace and protection.
- 0:30Pastor Robert Young: As you focus on this light, bring to mind any destructive behaviors or urges that you've been struggling with.
- 0:40Pastor Robert Young: Acknowledge them without judgment or shame, and invite God to enter into the situation with you.
- 0:50Pastor Robert Young: Repeat the following prayer, silently or out loud.
- 0:53Pastor Robert Young: Heavenly Father, I come before you with a humble heart, asking for your guidance and strength to overcome the urges and temptations that lead me down destructive paths.
- 1:08Pastor Robert Young: Help me to remember your love and grace in moments of weakness and to find the courage to resist the pull of sin.
- 1:18Pastor Robert Young: May your Holy Spirit fill me with peace and resolve, guiding me towards righteousness and obedience.
- 1:26Pastor Robert Young: I ask for Christ's sake, amen.
- 1:30Pastor Robert Young: As you continue to walk, breathe deeply and meditate on the following scriptures 1 Corinthians, chapter 10, verse 13.
- 1:42Pastor Robert Young: No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.
- 1:48Pastor Robert Young: God is faithful and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape that you may be able to endure it.
- 2:03Pastor Robert Young: Psalms 37 5.
- 2:06Pastor Robert Young: Commit your way to the Lord.
- 2:10Pastor Robert Young: Trust in him and he will act.
- 2:13Pastor Robert Young: Proverbs 3, verse 5 through 6.
- 2:18Pastor Robert Young: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.
- 2:26Pastor Robert Young: In all your ways, acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths.
- 2:32Pastor Robert Young: Allow these words of assurance and promise to sink deep into your heart and mind.
- 2:42Pastor Robert Young: Let them remind you of God's unwavering presence and support in your journey toward healing and wholeness.
- 2:52Pastor Robert Young: When you feel ready, take a few more deep breaths.
- 2:56Pastor Robert Young: Carry the peace and strength you have found in this meditation with you throughout your day, trusting in God's power to help you resist destructive behaviors and live in accordance with his will.
- 3:12Pastor Robert Young: Amen.
- 3:17Pastor Robert Young: Hi friends, this is your host, pastor Robert Young.
- 3:19Pastor Robert Young: If you found this episode about recognizing and controlling destructive urges helpful and you're looking to take your journey further, I have a special opportunity for you.
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- 4:13Pastor Robert Young: Don't let destructive behaviors hold you back any longer.
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