You're listening to Encounter, a simple daily podcast made possible by listeners like

you.

We hope to help you discover sacred moments in the middle of ordinary days.

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I've always wanted to meet the people whose job it is to name paint colors.

I understand choosing between red, blue, or yellow or green, but how do you choose between

blue and grandma's sweater or choosing between green and after-dinner mint or red and flamingo

dream?

The black and white choices are easy.

It's the shades of gray that are most distracting and abundance of shade causes the most out,

subtle color variations that make choosing so exhausting.

But what about choosing whether or how to serve God?

The theme of this meditation from Joshua chapter 24 is about choice.

How to choose between endless shades, choosing just one and choosing the best one.

But do you ever struggle when facing the endless opportunities of people and projects to show

your allegiance?

Well, you're not alone.

May the Lord be with you, Holy Spirit come.

So begin your meditation by finding a place to be quiet and still, a sanctuary of divine

peace, and posture yourself with your hands resting open to receive.

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