May My Words Be Gentle

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?

Matthew 5:6 This meditation is about hungering less for what the world provides and more for what nourishes us eternally-- the heavenly nourishment that will never leave us hungry or thirsty again. Do you enjoy Encounter?  Please consider donating.  Thank you! What do you turn to for comfort when you are hungry and thirsty?  

1 John 5:14 The theme of this meditation is alignment. We'll spend time calling on God to balance your longings with His, asking Him to align your desires with his delight. Are you enjoying Encounter?  Please consider donating. What prayers has God recently answered?

2 Corinthians 4:7-9 This meditation is a reflection on treasure hunting. You may feel like a fragile jar of clay, but there is a treasure within you-- the very presence and indwelling of the power of God. Does Encounter help you spend time with the Lord?  Please consider giving! How can you help someone see the treasure in you today?

Matthew 6:6   This meditation from Matthew 6 is a gift of solitude within, reflecting on the voice of the Divine presence from within you. To hear it, you need to be in solitude, even when your world is crowded.  Does Encounter help you find solitude?  Please consider giving to us! Where do you escape when you seek solitude?