Wholistic Hearts- A Journey from the Head to the Heart, Encounters with Jesus

Hey Friends! Thought I would share a simple encounter the Holy Spirit led our Wholistic Hearts group in last week. Using our sanctified imagination, take a moment to get comfy, close your eyes, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you through this sweet Secret Place with Jesus.
Imagine you are in the middle of a beautiful, sunny meadow....
Music by
Work Brunch "Starlight Meadow"
Outside the Sky "Meadow Sanctuary"
Shimmer "Farewells"
Journaling Prompts:
What is the special nickname Jesus wrote on the letter?
What was the sentence he wrote inside the letter?
What did you talk about on your walk?
What was the overlook He led you to see?
What stuck out to you about this encounter?
What does God want you to grab hold of from this encounter?

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In the previous episode, we talked about God as our refuge and our God of justice from Psalm 9. Today, we're moving from head knowledge to heart experience - we're going to encounter Him as our refuge. This is a guided meditation where you'll bring your burdens, your injustices, your heavy feelings to Jesus and experience Him as your high shelter and perfect hiding place. Find a quiet space, close your eyes, and let the Holy Spirit meet you right where you are. You are not forgotten. There is hope.
Psalm 9:9-10 (TPT): "All who are oppressed may come to Yahweh as a high shelter in the time of trouble. A perfect hiding place. For everyone who knows your wonderful name keeps putting their trust in you. They can count on you for help no matter what. Oh Lord, you will never, no, never neglect those who come to you."
HOW TO USE THIS EPISODE:
Find a Quiet Space:
This is not an episode to listen to while driving or multitasking
Set aside 10-15 minutes of uninterrupted time
Get comfortable, close your eyes

Bring Something Specific:
An injustice you're facing
A burden from the news or social media
A situation where you feel overlooked or forgotten
Whatever feels heavy right now

Let the Holy Spirit Lead:
There are moments of silence - don't skip them
Notice what Jesus wants to say or show you
Picture Him as your High shelter, your Hiding Place
Hand over what you're carrying

Write It Down:
After the encounter, journal what you sensed
What did the Holy Spirit press upon your imagination?
What did you see, hear, or feel?
We remember what we take time to write down

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"Folded Silence" by Moments
"What We Must" by Falls

You are seen. You are known. You are not alone. There is hope, my friend.
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The world feels heavy with injustice right now - human trafficking, war, violence, oppression. Maybe you're not just watching it on the news - maybe you're living it. Where is God in all this suffering? Psalm 9 has an answer for us. God sees every injustice, He cares deeply about the oppressed, and He is our refuge RIGHT NOW - not someday in heaven, but today in the midst of the mess. In this episode, we are going back into our Encountering the Psalms series- Psalm 9, to discover God as our high shelter and perfect hiding place, and how He's inviting us to partner with Him, as well.
SCRIPTURES MENTIONED:
Psalm 9 (Passion Translation)
Psalm 9:9-10 (key verses)
Hosea 2:15
KEY THEMES:
God Sees Injustice
God Is Our Refuge NOW
God Calls Us to Partner With His Justice
QUOTES:
Charles Spurgeon on Psalm 9: "We have here before us most engagingly a triumphal hymn, may it strengthen the faith of the militant believer and stimulate courage of the timid saint."
Psalm 9:10 (TPT): "You will never, no, never neglect those who come to you."

Journal Prompts:
What cause is God calling you to partner with?
How can you support organizations fighting injustice?
What injustice are you personally facing that you need to bring to God as your refuge?

NEXT EPISODE:
Episode 249: "Encountering God as Your Refuge" (Psalm 9 Encounter)
Join us for a guided encounter where we'll practice bringing our burdens to God and experiencing Him as our shelter.
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You are seen. You are not forgotten. You are not alone.

Ep. 247 Five Postures of Encountering God: Lessons from Psalm 27
In this teaching episode, I invite you to walk through five powerful Hebrew verbs from Psalm 27:4-5 that reveal how we position ourselves for intimacy with Jesus in the Secret Place. These aren't just nice religious words—they're action words that teach us how to move from knowing about God to truly encountering Him in the land of the living, right here, right now.
Key Points
Our word for the year: "Behold" (based on Isaiah 43:18-19 and Psalm 27:4-5)
The five distinct postures David uses to encounter God: desire, seek, dwell, behold, inquire
How each Hebrew verb reveals a deeper layer of intimacy with the Lord
Transformation happens not in the doing, but in the being and beholding
We can see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living—not someday, but today

The Five Postures Explained
1. Desire (Sha'al) - Holy hunger that starts with Him
2. Seek (Baqash) - Active pursuit through worship, prayer, and study
3. Dwell (Yashab) - Staying present, making home in His presence
4. Behold (Chazah) - Gazing at Jesus with delight, encountering Him
5. Inquire (Bakar) - Bringing honest questions and searching for His heart
This Week's Invitation
Practice one posture each day:
Monday: Desire - Ask God to stir holy hunger in you
Tuesday: Seek - Actively pursue Him through worship and prayer
Wednesday: Dwell - Spend extra time just being in His presence
Thursday: Behold - Gaze at Jesus and delight in who He is
Friday: Inquire - Bring your questions and journal His responses

Reflection Questions
Which of the five postures comes most naturally to you?
Which posture challenges you the most?
What would it look like to approach God this week with all five postures instead of rushing through a checklist?

Journal Prompts
Read through Psalm 27 and write down what the Holy Spirit highlights to you
What did you see, hear, or feel during the encounter time at the end of this episode?
Track what God reveals to you through each posture this week

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“Monte Rosa” by Alsever Lake
“Hol” by Stephen Keech
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What if your vision board about what GOD is doing this year that He's inviting you into?
In this episode, I'm walking you through how to create a Kingdom-centered vision board that flows from intimacy with Jesus, honors your current season, and leads to real transformation. This episode will help you approach visioning from a place of listening, surrender, and wholistic alignment with God's purposes for your life.
JOURNAL PROMPTS:
Recognize where you currently are. What season am I in? What season am I entering into?
Where are you feeling discouraged? Hopeless? Hopeful?
Ask the Father, what do you see when you look at me?
What are some of the promises, prophetic words, etc. you want to remind me in this season?
Who are you to me in this season? What part of your personality do you want to reveal to me, God?
What do I need to shift in my mindset to become the person you already see me to be in this season?
What have you been repeatedly highlighting for me? A verse? A phrase? A song?
In this season, what is bringing you joy?
What areas do you feel the Lord calling you into an upgrade?
Using your sanctified imagination, dream about a day 3 months from now, 6 months, 1 year…what does the day to day look like.

SCRIPTURES MENTIONED:
Habakkuk 2:2-3
Isaiah 43:18-19
Proverbs 16:9

Music by Aeroplanes “Too Far in Love” via Soundstripe
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Physical Vision Board:
Poster board or large cardstock
Magazines
Scissors & glue sticks
Markers, colored pens
Printed images (optional)
Stickers, washi tape

Digital Vision Board:
Canva, Pinterest, PowerPoint, or Google Slides

Atmosphere:
Worship music playlist
Candles/lighting
Your Bible & journal
Water/tea/coffee

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