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Seeking God pt. 3—Embracing Deuteronomy 4:29! #151 · Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation

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  Pastor Robert Young: Welcome to this week's Gaddi Christian Meditation on Seeking God, part 3.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Our scripture is coming from the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 4, verse 29.
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  Pastor Robert Young: But first let's enter into worship by focusing on Psalms 100, verses 1-3, where it tells us to Shout for joy to the Lord all the earth.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Worship the Lord with gladness, come before Him with joyful songs.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Before him with joyful songs.
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  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.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Before we start to reflect on Deuteronomy 4.29, let's get a little bit more centered by closing our eyes and taking a few deep breaths as we invite the presence of God to fill us.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Now take a few deep breaths in for a count of seven, hold the breath for a count of five and slowly exhale for a count of seven.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Repeat this exercise.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Let's begin our muscle relaxation exercise by simply tensing each muscle group for three seconds and then releasing the muscle and, as always, don't hold your breath for this portion of the meditation.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Let's begin with the calf muscles.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Lightly tense the calves for a count of three, now release, moving upward to the hamstring, quads and the glutes.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Lightly tense for three seconds, now release, Moving to the chest and the back area, Lightly tense for three seconds, now release.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Lastly, moving to the arms and the shoulders, lightly tense these muscle groups for three seconds, now release.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Let's begin to focus on Deuteronomy, chapter 4, verse 29, where it says but if, from there, you seek the Lord your God, you will find him.
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  Pastor Robert Young: If you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul, when you are in distress and all these things has happened to you, then in later days you will return to the Lord your God and obey him, for the Lord your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your ancestors, which he confirmed to them by oath.
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  Pastor Robert Young: AoGto God's chosen people.
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  Pastor Robert Young: The idea behind it runs throughout the scriptures and applies to all who have a growing relationship with God through his son, jesus Christ.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Take the next two minutes to reflect on the following questions.
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  Pastor Robert Young: One, how am I seeking the Lord in my life right now?
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  Pastor Robert Young: Two, in what ways can I deepen my relationship with God?
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  Pastor Robert Young: Three do I trust in God's faithfulness and mercy during times of distress?
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  Pastor Robert Young: Imagine yourself in a peaceful garden surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Imagine the sun is shining overhead, filling the garden with warmth and light.
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  Pastor Robert Young: As you bask in God's presence, feel a sense of peace and comfort wash over you.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Visualize yourself surrendering any worries or burdens you may be carrying.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Feel God's love and mercy enveloping you, bringing you peace and reassurance.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Repeat the following affirmations now and for the next seven days:
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  Pastor Robert Young: I trust in God's plan for me.
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  Pastor Robert Young: I am guided and protected by God's love and mercy.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Take a few more deep breaths in and slowly bring yourself back to the present moment.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Thank God for his presence and for the peace you have found in His Word.
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  Pastor Robert Young: Carry this sense of peace and assurance with you throughout your day, knowing that God is always with you, ready to guide and support you.
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