Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation
Welcome to the new season of the podcast, now titled "Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation"!
Join your host, Pastor Robert Young, as we embark on a journey of spiritual exploration and renewal. This podcast is designed to help you deepen your faith and find inner peace through calming, reflective, and transformative meditative practices inspired by scripture.
Our Evolution
While the podcast, formerly known as Not Your Parent's Religion, focused in Seasons 1 and 2 on correcting misinformation and myths about religious beliefs and the teaching of Jesus Christ, the program has evolved. In Season 3, we began drawing closer to God with guided meditations, exploring all the details of why and how to meditate, and discussing the Biblical origins of Christian meditations.
With over 30 years of experience in Church planting and mentoring other Pastors, and 30+ years of training leaders in evangelism/discipleship, Pastor Young is here to guide you through these moments of stillness and connection with God.
What to Expect in Season 4
We are excited to return with Season 4 starting Sunday, October 5. We will continue to offer a structured weekly schedule:
- Sundays: Our weekly guided meditation episode.
- Monday through Friday: Daily devotions and reflections that expand on the topic of the Sunday meditations.
- Wednesdays: Audio episodes of our House Church series. This series reflects the Bible's teaching that believers should gather together for corporate worship, fellowship, encouragement, and even admonishment.
For those seeking an enhanced experience, we are adding video versions of the meditations and devotions to our Patreon page. These videos are designed to give you a more immersive experience as you meditate on the Father, His teachings, and His presence.
Tune in each week as we lead you on this path to connecting more deeply with God.
Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation
Daily Devotion: What is a Living Sacrifice? | Monday
The Foundation of Mercy
The word "Therefore" in Romans 12:1 is the hinge between what God has done (chapters 1–11) and how we should respond (chapters 12–16). The call to become a living sacrifice is not a legalistic demand but a response to the mercies of God—His love, forgiveness, and salvation demonstrated through Jesus Christ. Sacrificial living is not about earning God's favor; it is an act of grateful worship that flows from the favor we have already received. This changes our motivation from duty to delight.
Reflection Questions
- How does remembering God's mercy—His forgiveness and grace—change the way you view the call to sacrifice your life?
- Can you recall a specific "mercy of God" in your life this past week? How does that event motivate you to dedicate your day to Him?
- If sacrificial living is an act of gratitude, what is one area of your life where you need to shift your attitude from obligation to thankfulness?
Further Scripture
- Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
- 1 John 4:19: "We love because he first loved us."
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