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Not Your Parents Religion
Hi, friends, I am your host, Pastor Robert Young, and welcome to Not Your Parents Religion Podcast. This podcast dives deep into the truths of faith and spirituality. In previous seasons, we focused on correcting misinformation about religious beliefs and practices, However, this new season brings a fresh perspective as we explore the power of Christian meditation.
With our 30+ years of Church planting and mentoring other Pastors, 30+ years of training leaders in evangelism/discipleship and a deeper connection with God, let me guide you through calming, reflective and transformative meditative practices inspired by scripture.
Through these moments of stillness and connection with God, we hope to help you deepen your faith and find inner peace.
Tune in each week as we lead you on a journey of spiritual exploration and renewal.
Not Your Parents Religion
#148 Guided Meditation: Seeking God pt. 2
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to seek God's kingdom first? This week, we invite you to join us in a transformative guided meditation inspired by Matthew 6:33 and Psalms 100:1-3. We begin our journey by lifting our hearts in worship, offering joyful praise and thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father. Then, we guide you through centering deep breaths and a muscle relaxation exercise to release any tension and prepare your mind and body for a deeper connection with God.
Dive deep into the serene and comforting words of Jesus, who assures us that by prioritizing our relationship with God, all our needs will be met. Let go of your anxieties and embrace the divine peace that comes from this trust. Reflect on thought-provoking questions and affirmations that reinforce the abundant love and provision of our Heavenly Father. Carry this godly calm with you throughout your week, knowing that God is always with you, ready to meet all your needs. Amen.
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Welcome to this week's guided meditation on Seeking God, part 2. Our scripture is coming from Matthew, chapter 6, verse 33. But first let's enter into worship by focusing on Psalms 100, verse 1 through 3, where it tells us to shout for joy to the Lord all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness, come before him with joyful songs.
Pastor Robert Young:Take a moment to lift up your voice in praise and thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father, who is worthy of all
Pastor Robert Young:Before we start to reflect on Matthew 6, 33, 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. 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. Repeat this exercise Exercise.
Pastor Robert Young:Let's now begin our muscle relaxation exercise by simply tensing each muscle group for three seconds and then releasing the muscle. Remember, as always, don't hold your breath for this portion of the meditation. Let's begin with the calf muscles. Lightly tense the calf muscles for a count of three, now release. Moving upward to the hamstrings, quads and glutes ightly tense for three seconds Now release. Moving to the chest and back areas Lightly tense for three seconds, now release. Finally, moving to the arms and shoulders, lightly tense these muscle groups for three seconds, now release.
Pastor Robert Young:Let's begin to reflect on Matthew, chapter 6, verse verse 33, where it says, but seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Pastor Robert Young:Here we see Jesus telling us to not worry about material things and the attaining of the necessities of life. He assures us that these things will be given to us. He tells us to seek God first and foremost and, as we've been discussing in our last meditations, the peace that comes from being in his presence will fill us and wipe away all anxieties.
Pastor Robert Young:Remember God created the universe. He can and wants to help his children with all their life's issues. Take a moment to think about this truth.
Pastor Robert Young:Jesus doesn't say not to think about these material things. Just keep your priorities in the right perspective. Being anxious or worrying about anything distract us from being fully present with our Heavenly Father.
Pastor Robert Young:Take a few more deep breaths and then take two minutes to ponder the following
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