You're listening to Encounter, a simple daily podcast to help you find the secret in

the ordinary.

We have 100 meditation episodes on this podcast, but we're excited to announce the launch

of the Encountering Peace Mobile App, where you can hear the entire library of more

than 500 seasonal and topical meditations.

I encourage you to download the Encountering Peace Mobile App today, where all of the meditations

are free, as they should be.

If you have children, I'm sure you've noticed that some of the most intense family conflicts

occur on Sunday morning, in the car, on the way to church.

But why is that?

One moment everyone is screaming, and the next moment everyone is walking hand in hand

into the sanctuary, all smiles, like the cover of a hallmark greeting card.

Often the conflicts that bring us the most pain and suffering are with the people closest

to us.

Those disagreements are the most challenging to face, because we know each other so well,

and we use emotional triggers to cause pain and hold our ground out of pride.

But do you ever feel provoked by your enemies, maybe tempted to lash out against those closest

to you?

While I pray this meditation from Matthew chapter 5 will help you navigate those times

of distress when hope feels lost in resolving family conflict, that those nearest will come

even closer, as we all come closer to God.

So to begin your time of meditation, settle into this place of divine retreat, surrender

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