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

the ordinary.

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The combination of two different Bible verses had a profound impact on my life many years

ago.

Colossians chapter 1 says, for by him were all things created that are in heaven and that

are in earth.

And then Ephesians chapter 2 says, for it is by grace you have been saved through faith.

So in combination, everything I have is from God, including the faith that I have in

his Son for my salvation.

But is there some aspect of your relationship with God that you still want to take credit

for?

Well, this meditation from Galatians chapter 2 will help you be more mindful of God's

precious gift of faith, aware that even the faith that you have in Christ is a gift from

the Holy Father.

So to begin your meditation, mind a place to be quiet and still, a retreat to become mindful

and also posture yourself with your hands open to receive all that you become aware of.

How yourself now to become acutely aware, aware of your surroundings, aware of your breathing,

aware of even your eyes beginning to close, and aware of the divine presence of the Father,

the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

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