Slow To Speak

James 1:19 The theme of this meditation from James 1 is being slower to speak and faster to listen to others, including your time listening in prayer.  Does Encounter help you to be a better listener?  Please consider giving! On an average day, how much talking do you do? How much listening?

Colossians 2:6 Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. The theme of this meditation from Colossians 2 is imitation-- doing as others do, acting as they act, and walking as they walk. Does Encounter help you become more Christ-like?  Please consider giving! Who are you imitating?

Acts 2:21 The theme of this meditation is to notice and mind warnings-- especially the most important spiritual warnings of God. Does Encounter encourage you to live the life God intends for you?  Please consider supporting us. Are there spiritual warnings you need to listen to today?

Jeremiah 17:10 The theme of this meditation is confidence.  Having confidence, not in yourself, but in God because of what he has done for you before. Are you enjoying Encounter?  Please consider donating. How might God use you to help another rely more deeply on the Lord?

Hebrews 11:6 This meditation from Hebrews 11 is about faith-- not the mustering up of new faith, but discovering the courage you seek is already within you. Faith is a gift from God. Does Encounter encourage you in your relationship with Christ?  Please consider giving! Is there a time when doubt has blocked you from experiencing trust?

Habakkuk 3:17-18 This meditation from Habakkuk 3 is about remembering to be joyful, especially in the face of personal disappointment. I pray it brings you peace in your times of discontent. Does Encounter help you experience peace?  Please consider giving! Can you remember a time when you experienced joy despite disappointment?

1 John 3:18 This meditation is a reflection on love languages. We'll contemplate how we receive love, and how we share it with others. Does Encounter help you show love? Please consider giving.   How do you show love?  How do you share the love with others?

Ecclesiastes 11:5 Our theme for this meditation from Ecclesiastes 11 is uncertainty.  It is my hope that this will help you find hope in the midst of chaos and doubt. Does Encounter help you find hope?  Please consider giving! How has God shown up for you in uncertain times?

2 Corinthians 5:21 This meditation is designed to combat the stress of the world by becoming a calm place of hope in the presence of God and a reminder of His offer of peace. Does Encounter help you accept an offer of peace?  Please consider giving! How big of a role does stress play in your daily life?

Proverbs 22:4 Our theme for this meditation from Proverbs 22 is wealth--not in dollar signs and decimals as defined by the world, but the eternal and divine wealth of heaven. Does Encounter remind you of your true worth and value?  Please consider giving! What do you value most in life?