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

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My grandfather often said that he had no need for a formal church service on Sunday morning.

At the best church service he could attend was walking in the woods alone with God.

There's a certain peace found in isolation, but we are designed for companionship, fellowship

with our Heavenly Father, as well as living in the company and kinship of others.

Do you remember the old TV commercial for a life alert of the woman who cries out help

by fallen and I can't get up?

Well this meditation from Ecclesiastes, chapter 4, will help you center on the importance

of having others in your life who can be a source of help, a source of strength, warmth,

and even protection in time of need.

So start by taking a moment to settle and prepare yourself to be aware of God at this moment,

not of yesterday, not of tomorrow, but rather sit comfortably in this moment still in

quiet, begin to relax your eyes, become aware of God, His Spirit, and His Son present

in fellowship with you.

This opening time of silent prayer is yours.

Experience God now with your mind and your heart and your body and soul and even your

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