You're listening to Encounter, a simple daily podcast of sacred and mindful meditations

to help you encounter the divine presence of God all throughout your day.

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I remember hearing a story once of a mom and dad who were having trouble with a child who had a

bad habit of lying and breaking promises. One morning at breakfast, they told her that they had

surprised her with a trip to Disney World that very day and for her to go pack, she squealed

and ran into her room. She came back moments later with her luggage and her parents were just

sitting there in the kitchen drinking coffee. She asked, well, when are we leaving? Her mom responded,

oh, we were lying. Your daughter collapsed crying, why did you lie to me? I will never know

when I can trust you now. Score, parents won, daughter zero. Well, the theme for this meditation

from Isaiah chapter 25 is promises made and promises kept. How we can place our eternal trust

in a God that is always faithful. The story is cruel, but what a powerful life lesson.

But have you ever been lied to? Have your hopes ever been cruelly crushed by a broken promise?

Well, you aren't alone and you're in the right place. That is what this meditation is about.

So whether at the beginning or the end of your day, accept this 15 minute gift of quiet meditation.

One to free you from the bondage of disappointment and into the assured and promise

keeping arms of God where you belong. Start by taking three deep breaths as your eyes move

from open into a soft gaze to now softly closed and rest in this place of assurance

as time of confidence in this present moment of certainty with God's spirit and son.

Prepare by listening and praying through this message from Isaiah chapter 25,

as I lead us, respond softly, Heavenly Father. You are a promise keeping God. O Lord, you are my God,

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