Centered in Christ Meditation

Contention surrounds us, but we can be still. We can be safe.

This special bonus meditation will help you find stillness amidst the troubles of this life.

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Below are there references from this bonus episode.

-“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” - Psalm 46:1

-"Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof." Psalm 46:3

“The Lord of hosts is with us. God...is our refuge.” Psalm 46:11

Who or what is keeping you from playing your role in His work?

This week's meditation, Centered in His Work, will help you release any blockages keeping you from focusing on His work. 

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Below are the references from this week’s meditation:

“Ponder how other people’s opinions may be influencing you.” (2021 Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families pg. 15)

“My work shall go forth” D&C 3:16

“...it is not the work of God that is frustrated, but the work of men;” D&C 3:3

“...on in the persuasions of men.” D&C 3:6

“If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.” 4:3

“Director” D&C 3:15

How does the Lord want YOU to turn your heart?

This week's meditation, Centered in Turning Our Hearts, will guide you through discovering your specific mission in regard to family history work.

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Below are the references from this week’s meditation:

-“Condemned for my weakness and imperfections” and “obtain a divine manifestation.”

JSH 1:29

-“Ask your Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, how He feels about you and your mission here on earth. If you ask with real intent, over time the Spirit will whisper the life-changing truth to you. … I promise you that when you begin to catch even a glimpse of how your Heavenly Father sees you and what He is counting on you to do for Him, your life will never be the same!” -Russel M. Nelson (Becoming True Millennials)

-“We invite all of God’s children on both sides of the veil to come unto the Savior.” - Russell M. Nelson (Let us all press on. )

-“What is bound on earth shall be bound in heaven.” Multiple references: D&C 128:9, Matthew 16:19 etc.

-“...the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers.” D&C 2:2

- “We owe our families the kind of relationship we can take into the presence of God.” Henry B. Eyring (Facebook post 2017)

This weeks Come Follow Me reading was Joseph Smith History 1:1-26.

Below are the references referred to in this episode. 

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“war of words and tumult of opinions” - Joseph Smith History 1:10

“The Doctrine and Covenants is a book of answers to prayers:” - D&C Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families manual 2021 (I Saw a Pillar of Light)

“exerting all my powers to call upon God,” - JSH 1:16

“who [lacks] wisdom might ask of God, and obtain” - JSH 1:26

“We can all receive, if not a heavenly vision, at least a clearer vision, illuminated by heavenly light.” D&C Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families manual 2021 (I Saw a Pillar of Light)

Welcome to our first official Come Follow Me Meditation. This year we will be studying the Doctrine and Covenants. Below are the scriptures, quotes, and lesson topics I talk about in the meditation.

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“[The Doctrine and Covenants is] an invitation to all people everywhere to hear the voice of the Lord Jesus Christ...In [these] revelations, one hears the tender but film voice of the Lord Jesus Christ.” - Doctrine and Covenants Introduction

“...Wherefore the voice of the Lord is unto the ends of the earth, that all that will hear may hear.” - D&C 1:11 (emphasis added)

“These sacred revelations were received in answer to prayer, in times of need, and came out of real-life situations involving real people. The Prophet and his associates sought for divine guidance, and these revelations certify that they received it.” - Doctrine & Covenants Introduction

I hope your Christmas season has been one of joy and peace. Today's episode is about being centered in the present, we can more fully appreciate this Christmas season. 

Below are the references for this meditation.

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Matthew 6:34 "Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."

President Monson said, “The present is now. We must live for it.” (Three Gates are Open - BYU speeches https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/thomas-s-monson/three-gates-open/)

Thanks for joining me today! This meditation is all about finding the peace in the chaos of the Christmas season by bringing the Prince of Peace to the center. 

Below are the references from this meditation. 

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“Peace can come to an individual only by an unconditional surrender—surrender to him who is the Prince of peace, who has the power to confer peace.” - (Teachings of the Prophets, Howard W. Hunter)

John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

What's the best antidote for all things 2020? Gratitude. I testify that gratitude can ease so many of life's challenges. Join me for a guided meditation that will fill your heart and mind with gratitude just in time for Thanksgiving. 

Thank you for taking this time for yourself today. I am grateful for you. 

For your convenience, I've added the references for the quotes and scriptures shared in this podcast below.

"That ye contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but that ye receive it, and take upon you the name of Christ; that ye humble yourselves even to the dust, and worship God, in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; and that ye live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you." - Alma 34:38

“Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven.” Thomas S. Monson (The Divine Gift of Gratitude)

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Welcome to Centered in Christ Mediation. In this episode, learn a little bit more about me, your host, Becky Heumann, and why I think meditation should be a part of everyone's life. For your convenience, I've added the references for the quotes and scriptures shared in this podcast below.

“[The word Contemplate] … has deep meaning. It comes from Latin roots: con, meaning “with,” and templum, meaning “a space or place to meditate.” It is the root from which the word temple comes.” - Russel M. Nelson (Nurturing Marriage)

Meditation synonyms: ponder, reflect, study, consider, pray, and contemplate

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