May My Words Be Gentle

Psalm 126:5 In today's meditation from Psalm 126, we'll focus on learning to be mindful of how joy abides within every moment of our lives, becoming aware of how even our tears can reap shouts of joy. Does Encounter help you find joy?  Please consider giving! When last did you experience true joy?

Psalm 51:1-2 This meditation from Psalm 51 is a contemplation on forgiveness.  It is my hope you will live with the assurance that encounters with God always include moments for forgiveness.  Does Encounter help you encounter God?  Please consider giving! Why do you need the loving forgiveness of God today?

Isaiah 55:110  This meditation is a contemplation on redeeming fears of missed moments in order to live with the assurance that the moments of God will accomplish what He intends.  Does Encounter help you find peace? Please consider donating.  How does the Lord bring your heart back to Him?

Matthew 18:3-5 This meditation from Matthew 18 is a contemplation on humble faith. We will practice placing our trust, love, hope, and faith not in the things of the world, but in the arms of God. Does Encounter help you trust the Lord?  Please consider giving! What do you need to surrender to the loving arms of God?

Psalm 24:1  This meditation is a contemplation of ownership.  During this time, we'll reflect on how to change any old claims of possession. Does Encounter help you walk with the Lord?  Please consider giving! What are you holding on to too tightly?

Proverbs 15:1 If you find yourself answering with harsh and emotional words when you feel attacked, I pray this meditation from Proverbs 15 will help you learn a new and gentle response that turns away anger. Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! Who needs to hear a gentle response from you today?

Isaiah 55:6-7 This meditation will help you turn from your natural state to the divine-- from past to present, toward the mind of Christ.  We cannot bring God's peace without you. Please give. Who do you know that is in need of turning to God?

Amos 5:24 This meditation is a reflection on turning away from what is corrupt and turning towards what is virtuous. Does Encounter help you choose that which is virtuous?  Please consider giving! Are there things in your life you need to turn away from today?

Matthew 11:28 This meditation from Matthew 11 is a reflection on finding rest in the presence of God. I pray you will discover how to turn away from the false rest of the world to find true rest in Jesus, the fulfillment of all that you seek. Does Encounter help you find rest?  Please consider giving! Do you find the most peaceful retreat in creation or the Creator?

John 14:27 In the Bible, Jesus describes perfect peace that only He can give to you. This meditation from the 14th chapter of John is designed to help you discover the peace you can have when you dwell in the divine presence of God.  Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! When did you last rest in the peaceful presence of God?