Guided Meditation: Show the Way

Welcome the spirit of God into your whole being with this guided meditation. For more on this theme, Show the Way, see pages 68 - 71 of With God in Every Breath. 

Transcript

Introduction to Meditation

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Hi , I'm Whitney and you're listening to Exploring Peace Meditations . As you find a restful , reclined posture , begin to settle your body , your mind , and consider placing your phone on . Do Not Disturb . Later you can go check out exploringpeacePeacecom to find others who support this podcast and make it possible . So for now , why don't you explore your own bit of peace with God in this moment , moment ? Begin to soften your eyes , soften your jaw and notice your breath . Today's meditation comes from pages 68 through 71 .

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In With God , in every breath , with your next breath . Invite God's presence , welcome the Spirit of God into your whole being and

Walking the Deserted Road

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with your imagination . I'm going to invite you to see yourself standing deserted , tree-lined road . The sun begins to set , casting long shadows across the empty expanse before you . You are alone and you recognize a sense of uncertainty in your heart . As you step onto the road , notice how the ground feels beneath your feet . The seemingly endless road stretches out before you and the silence is overwhelming . Your steps are slow and hesitant .

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Now imagine Jesus appearing on this deserted road . Jesus is covered in a gentle , warm light . He approaches you with a welcoming and comforting presence . Notice Him as he draws near , you feel a profound sense of peace and reassurance . His eyes are kind and understanding and he extends his arms to you . You gaze upon his face and greet Him . As Jesus greets you , you feel the weight of your worries lifted from your heart . You are no longer alone on this journey .

Jesus Offers a Special Gift

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With Jesus by your side , you continue to walk .

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Walk down the deserted road , slow and steady , yet companioned . Envision the warmth of the light and Jesus' companionship as he walks with you , guiding your steps , showing you the way . Your pace becomes steadier and your confidence grows . You can sense love , compassion and wisdom emanating from His presence . As you walk together , you may wish to share your worries , doubts and fears with Jesus . He listens with a compassionate heart and provides guidance and comfort . In return , your troubles no longer burden you because you have a loving companion to share the road with .

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Jesus pauses to offer you a gift . You gaze down and notice a box in his hands . As you open it , you are amazed by the gift you see inside . The gift Jesus offers is just what you need today . You feel awe and wonder . You are reassured that Jesus knows your every need and cares immensely for you . Pause with the gift you have been given and savor what it means to you to you . You and Jesus continue walking gift in hand .

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Imagine the road beginning to change . The path that was once deserted and desolate starts to transform . With each step you feel more peace , strength

Closing Prayer and Invitation

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and joy . Say to yourself I journey with Jesus and the gifts he offers me . Now take a moment to savor the sensation of walking with Jesus and seeing . Allow this imagery to fill you with serenity and courage as you re-enter your day . Friend and companion , jesus , please remind me you are near . Help me be open to receiving what you have for me today and always show me the way , even when I am afraid . Amen . When you are ready , allow yourself to slowly re-enter and return to your day and invite Jesus , your companion , to walk with

Final Thoughts and Resources

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you through it . Thank you for exploring the gift of God's peace with me and until next time , may God's peace be with you . You can find me and my books at WhitneyRSimpsoncom . You can find the podcast and community at ExploringPeacecom .