Foundation 8

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Episode Transcript

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Hi and welcome back to Day 8 of Foundation with Hope.
Yesterday we talked about the types of things that will allow
you to live life to its fullest.Today we'll talk a little about
purpose and God's plan. OK, let's go ahead and get

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started. Get yourself comfortable in your
seat and start by taking some nice deep breaths in, in through
the nose and out through the mouth.

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Then on the next exhale, let your eyes slowly close.
Go ahead and let go of the breath and let your body begin
to settle. Settle into that feeling of
weight in the body. Sink into your chair, feel the

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muscles begin to loosen and soften.
Relax your face, your neck, and let the shoulders relax down
away from your ears. Soften the arms and let go of

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the hands. Relax the back.
Let go of the chest and the stomach.
Soften the hips and the legs andlet go of the feet.

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Bring your attention to the sounds in the room.
Any sounds that you notice. Let them come and let them go,

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simply noticing quiet curiosity.If thoughts distract you and
take you away, it's OK. Be easy with the thoughts and

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gently bring your awareness backto the sounds.

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Now let go of the breath and anyfocus.
Give no resistance to the thoughts and let your awareness
go free. Take a moment to rest with this

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verse. For I know the plans I have for
you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give
you hope and a future again. For I know the plans I have for

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you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you.
Plans to give you hope and a future.

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You're not an accident. Your life might be going great,
or you may be in a tough season.You might feel part of a group,
or you may be struggling to findyour place.
Whatever your situation, know that God created you

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intentionally and specifically because you have a purpose on
earth. There's always someone who loves
you and knows you by name, and that person is God.
Life is confusing and at times it can feel totally aimless.

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Maybe you don't know what to do with your life, or the things
that you had hoped for didn't pan out.
This is a normal feeling. Even people who look like they
have it all figured out strugglewith this.
It's hard to be flexible about the things we want from life.

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When life isn't going according to plans, it can feel like we
failed in some way. But closed doors aren't dead
ends, it's just a chance to try a new direction.
God looks at us not only as his creation, but also as a

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reflection of himself. You're his child.
He sees himself in you. He understands those struggles
and hang ups. God has a plan for your life
that's better than anything we could do for ourselves.

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Let go of the steering wheel andlet God guide your life.
When we think about our purpose in life, we generally think that
we know what's best. But if you're honest with
yourself and look back at your life, you can probably list

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several things you would do differently.
But with God, there are no wrongturns.
There are no mistakes that God can't or won't use to accomplish
His purpose for you. The map may have changed, but

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it's the same destination for you.
Trusting someone only comes fromfamiliarity.
With meditation and prayer, we strengthen our connection to God
and learn to trust Him. As you spend time with the One

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who created you, you get a clearer picture of your true
self. This process won't happen
overnight. It will grow and change just as
you do. When a flower is blooming, you

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have to give it time to open. You can't force the petals back.
Sometimes a flower will open quickly and other times they can
take months, even years to fullybloom.

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Our life's purpose is no different.
It's never too late to trust Godand allow your life to come into
bloom. There are no wrongs that can't
be made right. You just have to trust His love

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and allow your petals to unfold naturally and in their own time.
God help me let go of what I think I know change me.

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I surrender my emotions and thoughts.
I trust that Your purpose for mylife will unfold naturally.
Thank you for loving me exactly as I am right now.

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Gently bring your awareness backto the body and feel gravity
pushing down. Feel the contact of the feet on
the floor and on an inhale, go ahead and slowly open your eyes

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and sit back in your chair and relax.
Remember, God knows you and cares about you.
There's a purpose in the life you live.
There's a plan to give you hope and a future.

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Take care. We'll see you next time for day
nine of Foundation.