Shaped By God

Romans 15:5-6 In today's meditation from Romans 15, we'll learn to be thankful for helpful instruction.  Instruction from the Lord is designed to give you hope, encouragement, and thanksgiving to endure the hard times. Does Encounter help you find encouragement for hard times?  Please consider giving! How can you model your life after Christ?

Romans 6:14 The theme for this meditation from Romans 6 is grace. Learning to live by grace and being mindful of our actions so that others see the mercy and grace of God in all that we say and do. Does Encounter help you experience God's grace?  Please consider giving! When did someone's mercy show you the mercy and grace of God?

Romans 12:1 The theme for this meditation is sacrifice. Learn to give your life to God for all He has done for you. Does Encounter help you give your life to God?  Please consider giving! How do you offer your daily life to the higher purpose of God?

Isaiah 64:8 This meditation from Isaiah 64:8 is a celebration of heavenly creation-- a commemoration of how the Creator of the universe influences you and the work of the Divine Potter's hands mold you. Does Encounter help you celebrate heavenly creation?  Please consider giving!  Are you shaped by the influences of the world or heaven?

Psalm 63:3-4 The theme for this meditation is overcoming shame. Rest in the truth that God knows our authentic and imperfect selves and yet he accepts us and finds us worthy of his love and belonging. Does Encounter help you overcome shame?  Please consider giving! Do you have secrets God is asking you to reveal?

Psalm 3:3 In today's meditation, we'll contemplate the shielding power of God.  As we search for anything to shield us from the bullets and shrapnel falling into our lives, we find the most trustworthy shield. Does Encounter help you find rest in the protective arms of God?  Please consider giving! Why do you need the shield of God today?

2 Corinthians 9:15 The theme for this meditation from 2 Corinthians 9 is finding victory by first helping others find theirs.  We find that by helping others, we can also help ourselves.  Does Encounter encourage you to help others?  Please consider giving! What victory has God given you that you can share?

1 Corinthians 15:57 The theme for this meditation from 1 Corinthians 15 is about victory. Today, we'll learn how to take our achievements and triumphs and assign credit where divine credit is due. Does Encounter help you give credit to God?  Please consider giving! Is your life recently defined more by victory or loss?

1 Chronicles 29:13 In today's meditation from 1 Chronicles 29, we'll contemplate finding the words to say in thankfulness to God. Does Encounter help you have a thankful heart?  Please consider giving! What words of thanks do you want to say to God right now?

Romans 15:5 The theme for this meditation from Romans 15 is how to be thankful for helpful instruction — receiving instructions given by God to give you the hope, encouragement, and peace to endure the hard times. Does Encounter encourage you in your relationship with the Lord?  Please consider giving! Which area of your life needs guidance from the Lord today?