You're listening to Encounter, a simple daily podcast to help you discover sacred moments

in the middle of an ordinary day.

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There is no question that horses are stunning, beautiful, majestic animals.

It's been said that horses are like divine mirrors, they reflect back the emotions that

the rider puts in.

If you show love and respect, the horse will return that.

But a horse's reflection and return to emotions are often guided by a bit and bridal.

The rider applying pressure through the reins to reinforce and reward correct responses

and direction.

We too know what it's like to be bridled.

Inspiring at us, steering and guiding us, sometimes by forces seen, but often by forces unseen.

This meditation from Psalm 32 will help you take a walk, unbridled and free, being guided

not by the world, but only by God's whispered directions.

So to begin your meditation, settle into a place of freedom today.

Just unrestrained peace.

Relax your body and your mind and your gaze.

We will be together for about 15 minutes, but let me mind the time.

Listen now from the Valley of vision.

I love the O God above the powers of language to express for what now art to thy creatures.

Prease my love, O my God, through time and eternity.

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