FAITH OVER FEAR MEDITATION

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Welcome.

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It was a beautiful day on the shores of

Galilee when Jesus stood in a boat and

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taught the people on shore in parables.

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One of Sowers planning seeds.

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And if soils.

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Rocky grounds, weeds and heat.

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And how a seed would grow.

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Or not.

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He then told the parable of a light being

hid under a bushel and of having faith.

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The size of a mustard seed and

enough to do great miracles.

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He said, He said that those who

have ears to hear what here.

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I'm thinking many walked away,

not sure of what was taught.

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Other thought maybe he was a mad man.

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Afterwards in the ship.

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With his.

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Disciples.

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He explained his teachings to them.

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This, we will call the lessons.

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Much like taught in a classroom.

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But then the practical

tasks came at sunset.

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When they cast off the shore to

travel across to the other side.

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Mark four verse 35 to 41.

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And that same day.

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When the evening was come, he said unto

them, let us pass over to the other side.

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And there arose a great storm of wind

and the waves beat into the ship.

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So it was now full and he

was in the hinder part of

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the ship asleep on a pillow.

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And they awaken him and say, auntie a

master carousel, not that we perish.

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And he arose.

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And rebuked the wind

and said unto the sea.

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Peace.

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The steel.

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And the wind ceased.

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And there was a great calm.

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And he said unto them.

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Why are you fearful?

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How is it that you have no faith?

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And they feared exceedingly.

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And said one to another.

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What manner of man is this.

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That even the wind.

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And the sea obey him.

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I can just imagine.

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Being in that vessel.

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The darkness.

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The waves.

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The fear.

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I too would probably

cry out master carousel.

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Not that we perish.

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This is what the disciples.

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Cried out as the waves and the

wind battered their little ship.

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In times of despair.

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We may find ourselves desperate for help

and questioning the Savior's care for us.

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However desperate.

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Our situation may seem.

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Jesus Christ.

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Has the ability and the power.

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And the love.

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To ease our burdens.

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Rebuke our troubles.

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And say to our soul.

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Peace.

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The steel.

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This meditation is intended to help

you receive the Lord's peace and calm.

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During the struggles and storms.

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You encounter.

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If you would.

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Or if you haven't yet set yourself

comfortable on the ground or in a chair.

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Where you can relax.

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And be supported as you joined

me in this guided meditation.

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Like all meditative prayer.

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We begin with breath.

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Breathing in and out of your nose.

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Slowing your breath.

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Slowing your heart.

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And your mind.

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If you would visualize with me.

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That you're in a vessel.

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A ship.

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And we've cast off from the shore.

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Our destination.

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The other side.

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Let yourself down.

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On the bottom, this vessel.

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Gently rocking.

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Breathing in.

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I'm breathing out.

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It's been a long day.

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And you notice up above a

blanket of stars in the heaven.

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Beautiful evening.

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All is well.

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Maybe in your mind, you're

reflecting upon the day.

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The lessons of seeds and grounds.

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And light center bushels.

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And as the boat continues to rock.

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And you notice the clouds moving in.

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And the wind begins to pick up.

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And you're gentle, rocking turns rough.

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Suddenly your attention is drawn.

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How dark it seems.

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Has the big waves began

to beat on your ship.

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Water begins pouring over the sides.

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You struggle with the sales.

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You tighten your grip.

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To hold on.

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From falling overboard.

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What do you fear?

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Drowning.

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Being lost in the deep dark water.

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Not being able to control the

ship or the storm or find shelter.

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Does your mind fear that your

loved ones on board or others?

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They too.

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Are in danger.

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Now as you visualize this scene, I

want you to take a moment to sense

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Where in your body do you carry fear?

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I tight jaw or fist.

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Maybe a not.

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In your neck or a lump in the throat.

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A pit in your belly.

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Tension across your shoulders.

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Uh, heaviness in your head.

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Or erasing of your heart.

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Where do you sense?

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Fear?

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In your body.

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Imagine you praying and seeking.

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Speaking and crying out

his name, calling to him.

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And then you remember.

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He is in your festival.

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You have answered.

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Into a covenant, a sacred bond with him.

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And his name is written on your heart.

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And your name is written

on the palms of his hands.

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His hands, these mighty hands.

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That can calm this storm and this SI.

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His hands who created all

things, both had heaven.

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And in earth.

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He.

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Is on your vessel.

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He.

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Can calm this storm.

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Come back.

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To breath.

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Slowly down.

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Slowly breathing in.

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Call mean.

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You're trembling.

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Breathing in through the nose.

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Down into the belly.

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Let go with a fist.

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The tight jaw.

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The tension on their shoulders.

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Relax into it.

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How do you cry out for your saviors help?

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Breathe in light, his light.

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Remembering.

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Him.

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His power, his strength,

his grace, his love.

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Bri that now into that place of fear.

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Bringing his light and his calm.

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Breathe in.

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Peace.

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Be still.

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And just like that.

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The wave Cece.

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The clouds disappear.

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And they're stillness.

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And your vessel is gently.

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Gliding.

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Alon.

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Now in this sacred space.

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That's breathing gratitude.

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Gratitude.

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For him.

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That even the waves and

the sea obey is well.

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What manner of man is this.

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Where is your faith?

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Breathing in gently

rocking on a sea of light.

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Held and his mighty arms.

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You remember all he asked today?

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Was for faith, the size of a mustard seed.

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Believing.

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That it can grow mighty.

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For now.

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Just let him hold you.

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Fair or not.

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Fear, not little children for you

are mine and I've overcome the world.

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I have overcome the storm

and the waves and all that.

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You fear.

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And you are them that

the father has given me.

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And none of them that the father

has given me shall be lost.

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You and all your loved ones are held.

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And it's mighty arms.

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Redeemed.

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Rescued.

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And safe.

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Fear not.

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I am with the.

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Hopi not dismayed.

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For, I am by God.

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And we'll still give the aid.

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I'll strengthen the healthy

and cause the to stand.

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Upheld by my righteous.

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Oh, NIPPO 10 panned.

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Today I choose faith.

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When the storms arise.

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I choose faith.

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And the master of my ship.

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The creator.

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Jesus Christ.

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I feel his peace upon me.

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I feel calm.

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And my heart.

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And my mind.

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And deep into my very soul.

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I am held.

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In his own net potential hand.

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I am safe.

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I am filled with faith.

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I am.

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At peace.

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You can take your time here in this space.

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And close as you would

all meditative prayer.

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In the name.

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Of Jesus Christ.