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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
Peace of God: Meditation on Philippians 4:6-7 #184
Discover how to experience peace that truly surpasses all understanding with our latest guided Christian meditation session. What if the worries of your everyday life could be transformed into moments of divine tranquility? Join me, Pastor Robert Young, as we journey through Philippians 4:6-7 and uncover how prayer, petition, and thanksgiving can quell anxiety and fill your heart with the peace of God. This episode invites you to a personal exploration of scripture, starting with Psalm 51:1-4, to prepare your heart for a deep, spiritual encounter.
Immerse yourself in a unique combination of prayerful introspection and practical relaxation exercises designed to align your mind, body, and spirit. With a focus on the Apostle Paul’s message to the early Christians in Philippi, we reflect on finding peace amidst life's challenges, just as they did during times of persecution. Envision God's peace radiating through you, and embrace the call to be a beacon of hope and joy to those around you. By listening to this meditation regularly, allow it to saturate your soul and strengthen your faith, as we lift our voices in worship and gratitude for God's unwavering love.
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Welcome to this week's Guided Christian Meditation. I'm your host, Pastor Robert Young, and thank you for allowing me to be your guide on this journey. Today's meditation is titled Peace which Passeth All Understanding. Our scripture comes from the book of Philippians, chapter 4, verses 6 and 7.
Pastor Robert Young:eyes and taking a deep breath as we invite the presence of God to fill us. Take a deep breath in for a count of seven, hold the breath for a count of five and slowly exhale for a count of seven. Let's repeat Take a deep breath in for a count of seven, hold the breath for a count of five. Now slowly exhale for a count of seven.
Pastor Robert Young:Next, let's prepare our body with muscle relaxation exercises. We're going to simply tense each muscle group for three seconds and then release the muscle. As always, don't hold your breath for this portion of the meditation. Let's begin with the calf muscles. Lightly tense the calves for a count of three, now release. Moving upward to the hamstrings, quads and glutes, lightly tense for three seconds, now release. Moving to the abdominals, chest and back, 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:Now we're ready to enter into worship of our Heavenly Father, and we're going to do that by focusing on Psalms, chapter 100, verses 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 our praise, glory and honor.
Pastor Robert Young:Now that we've prepared our minds, our bodies and our spirit, let's begin to examine Philippians, chapter 4, verses 6 through 7. It says do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Pastor Robert Young:Paul the Apostle included this inspiring letter to the house church in Philippi. This church was still being persecuted and suffering greatly. It's within this backdrop that Paul tells the people to not be anxious. If God was able to not only sustain the people of this tumultuous time who were under extreme conditions, , he can truly sustain us with his peace in the times that we live in today.
Pastor Robert Young:Repeat the following affirmation now and for the next 7 days: I am free from worry and fear because my God is in control. Agian, I am free from worry and fear because my God is in control. radiating the peace that
Pastor Robert Young:Imagine radiating gives so brightly to the people in your circle, people that know a little bit of what you are facing in this life. Imagine those people asking about the hope and joy that is within you. Imagine what response you will give them. Our assignment Listen to
Pastor Robert Young:this assignment, listen until it saturates your soul. Make a mental list of things to be grateful to God for and tell him what they are. Rest in the knowledge that God, the creator of the universe, loves you and will always keep you in the peace that even you can't quite comprehend. Amen.