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.

In Tolkien's book, The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo said, I wish it need not have happened

in my time.

So do I, Sid Gandalf.

And so do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide.

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that has given us.

There comes a time when the world gets quiet, and the only thing left is the voice of God

whispering to you in prayer.

So you better learn the sound of it, otherwise you'll never understand what he is saying.

What do you do with the quiet time you've been given to pray?

Well, this meditation from Colossians chapter 4 will help you be persistent and devoted

to prayer.

It will guide you to be alert and focused during your time and prayer as well.

So to begin, no matter where you are or the time of day, allow the next 15 minutes to

be a retreat to rest in the presence of God.

Now yourself now to settle, your breathing to settle, even your eyes to settle, your

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