Sustained Faith - Delight | Dr. Tim Clinton

In this enchanting episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the insightful Dr. Tim Clinton and accessible on Pray.com, we delve into the delightful theme of experiencing joy in our spiritual journey—an endeavor that profoundly resonates within our Christian community. Throughout our walk of faith, there are moments when savoring the delights of our connection with the divine becomes a paramount desire. These moments not only deepen our faith but also infuse joy into our relationships, propelling us toward our individual dreams. The comforting truth remains constant: with the Lord as our steadfast guide, we possess the innate ability to revel in these moments of delight, discovering renewed hope and purpose in our journey. Drawing profound inspiration from sacred scriptures, we embark on an exploration of this transformative human experience.

For those who seek to embrace the joy of their spiritual journey, we extend a heartfelt invitation to explore the Pray.com app. By simply downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative journey of faith and resilience, deeply rooted in the unwavering presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for delight within us, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our shared spiritual pilgrimage. We invite you to join us in this enlightening episode as we venture toward a profound understanding of savoring the delights of our spiritual aspirations and discovering the extraordinary sense of joy that resides within each one of us.

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Episode Transcript

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But without faith, it is impossible to please him. For
he that cometh to God must believe that He is,
and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently
seek him Hebrews eleven six. Most Gracious God, we humbly

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come before you in prayer. Give us the courage and
strength to build our faith and to press on, no
matter what circumstances may arise. Grant us your divine wisdom
that we may have eyes to see your truth. Enable
us with fresh faith, so that we may not grow

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weary or discouraged, but continue to press on in the
face of adversity. Fill our souls with a spirit of
perseverance and diligence, that your rewards may be made manifest
in due time. Strengthen our hearts and minds as we

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look to you for guidance and protection. May our faith
lead us to revere Your holy name in Jesus' name. Amen.
Thank you for joining me in prayer. Stay tuned for
today's free podcast Meditative Prayers with Doctor Tim Clinton, where

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you can draw close to God and find strength in him.

Speaker 2 (01:35):
Welcome to your meditative prayer on sustained Faith. Get the
most out of your spiritual journey. Usepray dot com every day.
Make prayer priority in your life. Our goal for today's
meditative prayer is on having a sustained faith. Helpe you
will separate yourself from everything else in your world. Right now,

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maybe take a few moments to rest, to be still
and be still center yourself. Let me close your eyes
with me. If you can breathe in and out let
your body relax. We're wanting to remove all the distractions

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so that you can bring your heart into alignment with
God and invite the Holy Spirit to fill your heart
and open yourself to receive from the Lord. We're going
to be meditating on Hebrews eleven, verse six from the
King James version. But without faith, it's impossible to please him.

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For he that come with the God must listen to this.
Believe that he is, and that he's a rewarder of
those who diligently seek him. Help you pour out your
love your adoration to God right now with me, the

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one who is your rewarder. God, I praise you for
giving me the very best of who you are, for
demonstrating your love through your actions on the cross.

Speaker 3 (03:21):
What love I exalt you, Lord, for your.

Speaker 2 (03:24):
Steadfast faithfulness to me at all times. How you withhold
nothing and you give of yourself freely. Thank you God
that I can draw near to you.

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In Jesus's name.

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The Bible says that faith is needed to please God.
You can't please someone you do not acknowledge. To have
a relationship with God, you must first believe that He is.

Speaker 3 (04:03):
And that He exists.

Speaker 2 (04:09):
For faith is not merely positive vibes or good intentions
towards the universe. Faith is the acknowledgment of the existence
of God and of our need for Him. Once you
accept the truth of God's existence and his identity, that's

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the beginning of having a relationship with Him. And you
need a relationship with God if you plan on overcoming
in this world. To believe in God, you must know Him,
and the best source of your knowledge on Him is

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his word, the Bible. The more you read the Bible,
the more you'll know God. The more you know God
and believe in Him, the better your relationship with Him becomes.

Speaker 3 (05:10):
I hope you remember God loves you and he longs
to bless.

Speaker 2 (05:14):
You, but you must believe this yourself before he can
do it. Perhaps you've been struggling with believing the truth
of who God is.

Speaker 3 (05:27):
I think we all do at times.

Speaker 2 (05:30):
This is your opportunity to present yourself before God, confess
your sins to him, and ask him to convict you
of the truth of who He is and what that
means in this life. Now consider for a moment with

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me God's unmatched love in your life and thank him
for it. Thank God for his love is all encompassing
and has no limits. He loves us even though we're unlovely.
Thank Him that his love affords you constant forgiveness for

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all your offenses. God, Thank you for forgiving us. Thank
Jesus that he did not hold your wrongs against you.
Thank Him for giving you compassion in the place of
in the place of condemnation. Think for a moment on

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past experiences where God's love gifted you with mercy. Thank
Him for all the past blessings of his grace over
your life and those still to come.

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He is a good father. Help you know that God.

Speaker 2 (07:03):
Is present and that he's listening to you. Jesus died
for you while you were lost in your sins, because
he believed in restoration between himself and humanity. Because he
loves you and me. This is your chance to approach

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the throne of God and ask for his divine intervention,
his love. Petition, God, for his mercy to flood your soul,
to fill you overflowing, and to permeate every area of
your heart. Ask the Holy Spirit to enable you to

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receive and understand the truth.

Speaker 3 (07:50):
Of God's word. Ask the Holy.

Speaker 2 (07:54):
Spirit to increase your faith, to increase the assurance, to
increase your assurance of the identity of who God is. Remember,
without faith, it's impossible to please God. Anyone who comes
to him must first believe that He is real and

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that He rewards those who truly want to find him.
Seize this day this opportunity to seek God in faith.

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Approach God's throne of grace confident.

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In knowing of who He is and that He loves you.
Thank you for completing today's meditative prayer on pray dot com.
By incorporating this healthy habit as a daily practice, I
believe you're making prayer priority and strengthening your walk with God.

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I'm doctor Tim Clinton, President of the American Association of
Christian County Unstlers.

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Speaker 2 (09:02):
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