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Sereen Gualtieri is an artist who paints to bring hope for women and children burdened by trauma and life-dominating circumstances. All of her paintings tell a story of restoration & hope. This past week, we sat down with Sereen & had a powerful conversation that led to the creation of this guided meditation. Her voice carries peace not only through her art, but in these impactful words she shares with us today.Wherever you are right now, remember that you’re special, you belong to Jesus, and He loves you no matter what. There’s nothing too big for God. Though the world around us may be in chaos, there Is a place where you can find total peace that’s unshakable, untouchable and undeniable. You may be feeling anxious or worried about what tomorrow may bring. Those emotions are real and it’s important to be honest with how you feel. But there is a hope that can be an anchor for your soul. Though our emotions may feel like a surging ocean of chaos, the presence of God can be a firm foundation you can come home to and find rest for your soul. Take a deep breath right now. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. Maybe turn off the lights and close your eyes. Let your shoulders drop and imagine weights lifting off of them and your mind become more spacious. Turn off the noise of your demanding to-do list. Imagine peace filling the room like a light mist, refreshing, satisfying. Breath in again and imagine the aroma filling up your lungs. Experience the feeling of that peace- steady, still, hopeful, alive, warm. Give this moment your full attention. Allow the following verses to calm your sea of emotions and bring you home to God as your Father who cares for your every moment. Philippians 4:6-7 Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell him every detail of your life, then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding will make the answers known to you through Jesus Christ.1Peter 5:7 Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there, for he always tenderly cares for you.Romans 15:13 Now may God, the inspiration and fountain of hope, fill you to overflowing with uncontainable joy and perfect peace as you trust in him. And may the power of the Holy Spirit continually surround your life with his super-abundance until you radiate with hope!Psalm 4:8 Now, because of you, Lord, I will lie down in peace and sleep comes at once,for no matter what happens, I will live unafraid!John 14:27 “I leave the gift of peace with you—my peace. Not the kind of fragile peace given by the world, but my perfect peace. Don’t yield to fear or be troubled in your hearts—instead, be courageous!Peace is a promise from a loving God. We can go through every dark valley with His promise of peace as our guide. Today, practice mindfulness on his promise of peace and anchor yourself in this truth anytime anxiety tries to take control over your heart.See more from Sereen Gualtieri’s art at her website here. need more peace?? Tackle your fears to find peace with our Unhindered By Fear book Yes i need peace
