522 Strengthen The Things That Remain a Letter to Sardis, a Guided Christian Meditation on Revelation 3:1-5 with the Recenter With Christ app

The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.

Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.

Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes. Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation: Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate.

Scripture for Meditation

Revelation 3

NASB 2 Be constantly alert, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not found your deeds completed in the sight of My God. 3 So remember what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent. Then if you are not alert, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you. 4 But you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments; and they will walk with Me in white, for they are worthy.

EHV 1 To the messenger of the church in Sardis write: The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this: I know your works. You have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what is left, which is about to die, for I have found that your works are not complete in the sight of my God. 3 Therefore remember what you received and heard. Hold on to it and repent! If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come upon you. 4 Yet you have a few names in Sardis, people who have not defiled their clothes. They will walk with me in white clothing, for they are worthy. 5 The one who is victorious in this way will be clothed in white clothing. I certainly will not erase his name from the Book of Life, and I will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels.

Meditation:

Strengthen the things that remain. Many people throughout their lives have struggles in faith. They may battle doubts or fears. They may struggle with unanswered questions or a concept of God that makes it difficult to connect with God. This can lead to actions that are incongruent of what we would otherwise which further erodes our feeling of closeness to the Lord. Perhaps you have had such a struggle or know someone who is currently going through that. It reminds me of the man who asked Jesus to heal his daughter. Jesus asked him if he had faith and the man said Lord I believe bless thou my unbelief. Each of us has our human weakness. Sometimes we struggle with our mental health which can make these feelings of joy challenging. By treating that, in addition to our spiritual struggles we can find joy again.

There is no greater joy than to experience the loving spirit of God. This is the root of joy, happiness, and fulfillment. When that joy is missing from life it can lead to feelings of emptiness and purposelessness. Even in our moment of struggle, God does not cast us off. He wants to rekindle that relationship with us. He wants to build us back up. He wants us to feel that spirit again. Your clothes can be washed clean again. His grace is sufficient for you. You are not so uniquely lost that He cannot recover you. Spend time with God and direct your actions to what you know to be right and that raging fire of faith can return if you have had it before, or if you haven't had it, it can grow to become that. Find a group of people who have this as their goal and build each other up. Take him up on that offer and strengthen what remains of your faith.

Meditation of Prayer:

Pray as directed by the Spirit.

Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him.

Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm:

I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials.

Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life:

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Updates:

Final Question: In what ways do you thirst for God?

Final Thought:

Saint Fransis said preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words. One of the most powerful ways we can reflect the light and life of God is by imitating Christ in our life.

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