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

are free, as they should be.

Do you know the attention you give yourself, preparing for maybe a first date, meeting the

in-laws, or maybe just a job interview, showered, shampooed, clothes pressed and ironed?

Every little detail, perfect.

It not only makes for a good impression, you just carry yourself a bit nicer too, don't

you?

Feeling a bit special and set apart from the crowd.

While in the Bible, the word holy means just that.

The word holy in Hebrew comes from a term meaning separate, set apart.

So what is holy is separated from common use, or held sacred, especially because it's

clean and pure.

And our theme for this meditation from 2 Corinthians chapter 7 is being set apart.

Living a life wholly unto the Lord, to accept God's promise, to dwell with you and walk

with you, as we begin.

Rest here aware of God.

Whether at the beginning or the end of your day, just be thankful for this time to be with

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