You're listening to Encounter, a simple daily podcast to help you find this sacred in

the ordinary.

We have 100 meditation episodes on this podcast, but if you want to listen for free to the

entire library of 500, I encourage you to download the Encountering Peace mobile app where

all the meditations are free as they should be.

Why does the idea of an all-you-can-eat buffet sound so appealing?

I have fallen victim to that alluring sign in the window so many times.

My eyes always seem to be larger than my stomach, and no matter the cost of the bottomless

buffet, I'm quite sure that the restaurant always comes out the winner.

We always want more, don't we?

We're never satisfied with the 10-ounce portion, the 20-ounce piece always tempts us, even

though we usually leave half of it un-eaten.

Are you like that?

Are you most often satisfied or occasionally discontent and in want of more?

Well, the theme of this meditation from Philippians chapter 2 is about satisfaction, accepting

Christ as our example of emptying and humbling ourselves to be satisfied with what we have

and who we are.

So by His authority, we have the model of becoming less to become more.

So rest here as we begin, escape into this holy retreat at place of encounter with Christ,

the servant.

In a matter of the time of day, settle deeper into this divine retreat of quiet contemplation,

a sanctuary to surrender, a time for your eyes to close, your breathing to slow, and

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