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

Do you ever feel empty, maybe dry and parched, longing for something to quench your throat,

but not only your throat, but your spirit too, something to satisfy, really you're very

soul, something cool, refreshing and satisfying, but not just in the moment, but for the next

time you feel dry and empty, and the next and the next.

Something that refreshes you eternally.

Well the theme of this meditation from John chapter 7 is Relief, dousing the flames of

dry, parched pain with the pleasing presence of God.

So to begin your meditation, slip into a time and a space where you can be calm and tranquil,

ascending into the satisfying arms of God.

You may start by listening and joining into this responsive reading and prayer from Isaiah

chapter 12.

Just respond, Heavenly Father, quench me.

Lord God, I trust you to save me, Heavenly Father, quench me.

Lord God, I won't be afraid, Heavenly Father, quench me.

My power and my strength, while they come from you, and you have saved me, Heavenly Father,

quench me, amen.

So one goal of being a follower of Jesus is to be His apprentice, to experience and be

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