Christian Meditation Challenge Day # 9 - Discover the Healing Power of Christian Meditation

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Christian Meditation Challenge

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DAY NINE

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[op_popup_elements][op_popup_content_element data-style=""][headline style="3" font_size="22" font_font="Trebuchet%20MS" align="center" headline_tag="h2"]In Everything Give Thanks[/headline][/op_popup_content_element][op_popup_content_element data-style=""][text_block style="style_1.png" align="left" font_size="16" font_font="Lucida"]<strong>Before the Meditation:</strong><br />
<ul><br />
	<li>If you need to, re-read the Christian meditation Do's and Don'ts in the Christian Meditation Challenge introduction.</li><br />
	<li>Find a quiet location to sit upright and get comfortable.</li><br />
	<li>Read the devotional.</li><br />
</ul><br />
<b>DEVOTIONAL</b></p>
<p><strong>Learning to be Grateful Regardless of Your Situation</strong></p>
<p>1 Peter 5:10 – “<em>And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” </em></p>
<p>Do you find yourself always wondering why you go through the things that you do? Do you always feel like God is picking on you like a kid with a microscope under the summer sun? Are you finding yourself constantly crying out “Lord, why me??!!”</p>
<p>1 Peter 1:7 – <em>“ So that the tested genuineness of your faith – more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire – may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” </em></p>
<p>At times, it is hard to understand exactly why God allows challenges and hard times to affect our lives. I’m pretty sure that you have often wondered what the other side of your trial looks like; what you’re supposed to learn in the grand scheme of things. However, it is important to keep in mind that we will never truly and fully understand the mind of Christ.</p>
<p>The challenges that He gives you are preparations for the blessings he has in store for you as well as to aid you in your spiritual growth.</p>
<p>For today’s meditation, start making a practice of changing your mindset when you are faced with an obstacle and start to thank God in advance for his continuous love and protection! We can trust God even in the midst of our pain.[/text_block][/op_popup_content_element][op_popup_content_element data-style=""][custom_html]<script type="text/javascript" src="//christianmeditator.audello.com/player/aW4tZXZlcnl0aGluZy1naXZlLXRoYW5rcy5tcDM=/?container=audello-CT6D1T3UF4" async=""></script><div id="audello-CT6D1T3UF4" class="audello-player audello-file" data-role="audello-file" data-audello-id="aW4tZXZlcnl0aGluZy1naXZlLXRoYW5rcy5tcDM="></div>[/custom_html][/op_popup_content_element][op_popup_content_element data-style=""][text_block style="style_1.png" align="left" font_size="16" font_font="Lucida"]<strong>After the Meditation: </strong><br />
<ol><br />
	<li>Sit in silence for a few moments.</li><br />
	<li>Journal about your meditation experience or any new insights.</li><br />
	<li>Don't judge how well you did. All that matters is you did it!</li><br />
	<li>Thank God and yourself for taking the time to BE STILL in God's Presence.</li><br />
	<li>Listen to the meditation again in the evening.</li><br />
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<ul><br />
	<li>If you need to, re-read the Christian meditation Do's and Don'ts in the Christian Meditation Challenge introduction.</li><br />
	<li>Find a quiet location to sit upright and get comfortable.</li><br />
	<li>Read the devotional.</li><br />
</ul><br />
<b>DEVOTIONAL</b></p>
<p><strong>Learning to be Grateful Regardless of Your Situation</strong></p>
<p>1 Peter 5:10 – “<em>And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” </em></p>
<p>Do you find yourself always wondering why you go through the things that you do? Do you always feel like God is picking on you like a kid with a microscope under the summer sun? Are you finding yourself constantly crying out “Lord, why me??!!”</p>
<p>1 Peter 1:7 – <em>“ So that the tested genuineness of your faith – more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire – may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” </em></p>
<p>At times, it is hard to understand exactly why God allows challenges and hard times to affect our lives. I’m pretty sure that you have often wondered what the other side of your trial looks like; what you’re supposed to learn in the grand scheme of things. However, it is important to keep in mind that we will never truly and fully understand the mind of Christ.</p>
<p>The challenges that He gives you are preparations for the blessings he has in store for you as well as to aid you in your spiritual growth.</p>
<p>For today’s meditation, start making a practice of changing your mindset when you are faced with an obstacle and start to thank God in advance for his continuous love and protection! We can trust God even in the midst of our pain.[/text_block][/op_popup_content_element][op_popup_content_element data-style=""][custom_html]<script type="text/javascript" src="//christianmeditator.audello.com/player/aW4tZXZlcnl0aGluZy1naXZlLXRoYW5rcy5tcDM=/?container=audello-CT6D1T3UF4" async=""></script><div id="audello-CT6D1T3UF4" class="audello-player audello-file" data-role="audello-file" data-audello-id="aW4tZXZlcnl0aGluZy1naXZlLXRoYW5rcy5tcDM="></div>[/custom_html][/op_popup_content_element][op_popup_content_element data-style=""][text_block style="style_1.png" align="left" font_size="16" font_font="Lucida"]<strong>After the Meditation: </strong><br />
<ol><br />
	<li>Sit in silence for a few moments.</li><br />
	<li>Journal about your meditation experience or any new insights.</li><br />
	<li>Don't judge how well you did. All that matters is you did it!</li><br />
	<li>Thank God and yourself for taking the time to BE STILL in God's Presence.</li><br />
	<li>Listen to the meditation again in the evening.</li><br />
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[text_block style=”style_1.png” align=”left”]Before the Meditation:

If you need to, re-read the Christian meditation Do’s and Don’ts in the Christian Meditation Challenge introduction.
Find a quiet location to sit upright and get comfortable.
Read the devotional.

DEVOTIONAL

Learning to be Grateful Regardless of Your Situation

1 Peter 5:10 – “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”

Do you find yourself always wondering why you go through the things that you do? Do you always feel like God is picking on you like a kid with a microscope under the summer sun? Are you finding yourself constantly crying out “Lord, why me??!!”

1 Peter 1:7 – “ So that the tested genuineness of your faith – more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire – may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

At times, it is hard to understand exactly why God allows challenges and hard times to affect our lives. I’m pretty sure that you have often wondered what the other side of your trial looks like; what you’re supposed to learn in the grand scheme of things. However, it is important to keep in mind that we will never truly and fully understand the mind of Christ.

The challenges that He gives you are preparations for the blessings he has in store for you as well as to aid you in your spiritual growth.

For today’s meditation, start making a practice of changing your mindset when you are faced with an obstacle and start to thank God in advance for his continuous love and protection! We can trust God even in the midst of our pain.

Today’s Meditation: In Everything Give Thanks (See below).

After the Meditation:

Sit in silence for a few moments.
Journal about your meditation experience or any new insights.
Don’t judge how well you did. All that matters is you did it!
Thank God and yourself for taking the time to BE STILL in God’s Presence.
Listen to the meditation again in the evening.

Journaling Questions for Today: What are you grateful for? Look deeper for some life lessons despite their discomfort or pain.[/text_block]

[text_block style="style_1.png" align="left"]<span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>Before the Meditation:</strong></span><br />
<ul><br />
	<li><span style="font-size: 24px;">If you need to, re-read the Christian meditation Do's and Don'ts in the Christian Meditation Challenge introduction.</span></li><br />
	<li><span style="font-size: 24px;">Find a quiet location to sit upright and get comfortable.</span></li><br />
	<li><span style="font-size: 24px;">Read the devotional.</span></li><br />
</ul><br />
<span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>DEVOTIONAL</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>Learning to be Grateful Regardless of Your Situation</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 24px;">1 Peter 5:10 – “<em>And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” </em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 24px;">Do you find yourself always wondering why you go through the things that you do? Do you always feel like God is picking on you like a kid with a microscope under the summer sun? Are you finding yourself constantly crying out “Lord, why me??!!”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 24px;">1 Peter 1:7 – <em>“ So that the tested genuineness of your faith – more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire – may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” </em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 24px;">At times, it is hard to understand exactly why God allows challenges and hard times to affect our lives. I’m pretty sure that you have often wondered what the other side of your trial looks like; what you’re supposed to learn in the grand scheme of things. However, it is important to keep in mind that we will never truly and fully understand the mind of Christ.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 24px;">The challenges that He gives you are preparations for the blessings he has in store for you as well as to aid you in your spiritual growth.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 24px;">For today’s meditation, start making a practice of changing your mindset when you are faced with an obstacle and start to thank God in advance for his continuous love and protection! We can trust God even in the midst of our pain.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong><em>Today's Meditation: In Everything Give Thanks (See below).</em></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>After the Meditation: </strong></span><br />
<ol><br />
	<li><span style="font-size: 24px;">Sit in silence for a few moments.</span></li><br />
	<li><span style="font-size: 24px;">Journal about your meditation experience or any new insights.</span></li><br />
	<li><span style="font-size: 24px;">Don't judge how well you did. All that matters is you did it!</span></li><br />
	<li><span style="font-size: 24px;">Thank God and yourself for taking the time to BE STILL in God's Presence.</span></li><br />
	<li><span style="font-size: 24px;">Listen to the meditation again in the evening.</span></li><br />
</ol><br />
<span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>Journaling Questions for Today:</strong> What are you grateful for? Look deeper for some life lessons despite their discomfort or pain.</span>[/text_block]

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