360 Let Love Be Genuine and Hate What is Evil, A Guided Christian Meditation on Romans 12:9-16 with the Recenter With Christ app

360 Let Love Be Genuine and Hate What is Evil, A Guided Christian Meditation on Romans 12:9-16 with the Recenter With Christ app

I'm Chaplain Jared and I work as a hospice chaplain and an ICU chaplain, my purpose in making this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and to be more open for your heart to be changed by the Spirit of God. By using centuries old form of Christian Meditation named Lectio Divina:

Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.

Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes. Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:

Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate.

Bible verses for Meditation:

Romans 12 NRSV 9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are.

NABRE 9 Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor. 11 Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute [you], bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation.

Meditation on Scripture:

Hate what is evil and hold fast to what is good. Evil is not defined as other people in this scripture, as though it were some eternal villain. It is evil acts and tendencies: the rejection of God. Paul taught us to not become conceited. We are not meant to separate ourselves above others, even if, or especially if, we have the truth of God in our hearts. We are meant to bless our enemies and love sincerely and deeply. We are meant to develop our gifts and share them.

Why do we need to hold fast to what is good? Why does God want us to avoid conceit? Is it to prove to God that we belong in heaven? Or is It is because he wants us to be the best version of what we are capable of? That comes through God’s word speaking truth into our lives as we learn to avoid evil and hold fast to the good. We learn how to compassionately connect with others. As we do we gain a community of people who are there for us when we hurt. This is one of the roles that the church community plays.

If you find yourself longing for happiness, commit to ways in which you can live this scripture. How can you love more, how can you be connected to others, how can you serve others? How can you do your highest service? This brings a fulfillment in life. As we are surrounded by love, the other aspects of life which are hard, are improved. We gain strength and endurance to do the work God has for us. God’s love leads to loving action.

Meditation of Prayer:

Pray as directed by the Spirit.

Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him.

Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm:

I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials.

Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast

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Final Question: What does the rest of the Lord look like?

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