Latest / Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation / #132 Guided Meditation: Your Purpose is in Christ
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- 0:05Pastor Robert Young: Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down and take a few deep breaths in for a count of seven.
- 0:13Pastor Robert Young: Hold the breath for a count of five, now slowly exhale for a count of seven.
- 0:25Pastor Robert Young: Now that you're familiar with our muscle relaxation exercise, let's perform muscle relaxation by simply tensing each muscle group for three seconds and then releasing the muscle.
- 0:44Pastor Robert Young: Remember, don't hold your breath for this portion of the meditation.
- 0:54Pastor Robert Young: Begin with the calves, lightly tense the calf muscles for a count of three and relax.
- 1:05Pastor Robert Young: Moving forward to the hamstrings, quads and glutes, lightly tense for three seconds and release.
- 1:13Pastor Robert Young: Moving to the chest and back areas, lightly tense for three seconds and release.
- 1:27Pastor Robert Young: Finally, moving to the arms and shoulders, lightly tense these muscle groups for three seconds and release.
- 1:39Pastor Robert Young: Before we come before the Lord in prayer and meditation, let's remember to enter into his courts with praise and thanksgiving.
- 1:53Pastor Robert Young: Just as kings, judges and even presidents are honored in their royal courts, we must approach the throne of God with humility and reverence.
- 2:05Pastor Robert Young: Take a moment to lift up your voice in praise and sing a song of adoration and thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father, who is worthy of all honor and glory.
- 2:20Pastor Robert Young: As you begin this meditation, reflect on the words of 1 Corinthians, chapter 12, which reminds us that we are each uniquely gifted by God for a specific purpose in the body of Christ.
- 2:47Pastor Robert Young: Consider how your own gifts and talents are meant to be used to build up the church and spread the love of Christ to the world.
- 2:58Pastor Robert Young: Close your eyes and imagine yourself standing before God, feeling His love and grace surrounding you.
- 3:08Pastor Robert Young: Thank Him for creating you with a specific purpose in mind and ask Him to reveal that purpose to you through His Holy Spirit.
- 3:38Pastor Robert Young: As you meditate on your purpose in Christ, consider how your gifts and talents can be used to serve others in the church and bring glory to God.
- 3:41Pastor Robert Young: Are you a natural encourager, someone with a heart for the lost, a gifted teacher, a compassionate listener?
- 3:50Pastor Robert Young: Whatever your gifts may be, know that they are valuable and necessary for the body of Christ to function as it should.
- 4:05Pastor Robert Young: Take a moment to pray and ask God to show you how you can use your gifts for his kingdom.
- 4:11Pastor Robert Young: Ask him to guide you in using your talents to bring hope, healing and reconciliation to a world in need of his love.
- 4:36Pastor Robert Young: As you continue to meditate, remember that your purpose in Christ is not just about what you do, but also about who you are in him.
- 4:40Pastor Robert Young: You are a beloved child of God, chosen and set apart for a life of purpose and meaning with eternal ramifications.
- 4:51Pastor Robert Young: Allow this truth to sink deep into your heart and soul, filling you with confidence and peace in knowing that you are exactly where God wants you to be.
- 5:03Pastor Robert Young: Take a few more deep breaths and open your eyes, carrying with you a renewed sense of purpose and identity in Christ, knowing that you are a vital part of the body of Christ, uniquely gifted and called to make a difference in the world for His glory, amen.