Guided Meditation

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There were many moments in the Guided Meditation where I was connected with Jesus. One, moment is in the story when I first got comfortable and relaxed I felt that Jesus was right next to me ready to pray with me. The second time is when the prayer started and I was placed into the story. I saw Jesus right next to the Pharisees and everyone around him. The third time was when the paralyzed man was being lowered into the room I saw Jesus face looking up and then down at the man to heal him. After that, I connected with Jesus when Jesus says that the man has had faith and that the man is healed. When I picture myself in the room I always feel closer to Jesus because I am able to see all of the great things he is doing or has done. The rest of

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