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You know what it's like, don't you? Your first day, starting a new job or moving into a new place, driving a new car,

maybe trying a new type of food or even beginning a new relationship. It can feel overwhelming.

But we keep moving forward into new lands, opening new doors, and doing new things. We do that because by nature

we are curious explorers, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. So are you curious? Do you enjoy

exploring new things?

Well, the theme of this meditation from Deuteronomy chapter 30 is about exploration, entering a new land,

and how to face it with divine peace and the courage of God.

So to begin your meditation, settle into this time of exploration, a divine retreat to prepare for discovering something new, a new day, a new place, and a new moment.

As your breathing begins to relax, and your eyes close without effort center on

entering anew being guided by the presence of God spirit and sun going out before you you.

Continue in this time of reflection by responding to this passage from John chapter 14 and as I lead us

responds simply Lord God bless me as I go may God bless the reading of His Word the

person who has God's commandments and keeps them is the one who really loves Christ so Lord God bless me as I go

and whoever really loves Christ will be loved by His Father so Lord God bless me as I go.

And then Christ will love you and reveal Himself to you. God will bless you and become

real to you. So Lord God, bless me as I go.

Continue to be faithful for a moment longer, devoted to this time of prayer and contemplative meditation as you enter into this time, a new time, in a new place. Do you ever find yourself feeling anxious and worried to step into a new opportunity?

Well, take a moment to note any anxiety as you ponder the first step into something new.

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