episode 96 | salvation

Hello dear friend! How have you been? Tonight, we explore salvation, how it is achieved, through true faith, true righteousness and true loving. 

Thank you for sharing your time! Have a God night’s sleep :)

Transcript

• Hello, dear friend! Welcome to this sacred time and space we share on a God Night’s Sleep the podcast. I am so blessed to have you here tonight as we dive into one of the most important topics in our spiritual journey: salvation.
  Salvation is a transformation of the soul, mind, and heart. In tonight’s episode, we’ll reflect on the three essential pillars of true salvation and what it means to live in the light of God’s grace.
   
  Guided Reflection
  Now, Find a comfortable position, either seated or lying down. Close your eyes and take a deep, full breath. Feel the air filling your lungs, and as you exhale, imagine releasing all your worries and distractions. Let the tension in your body melt away with each breath.
  Picture yourself standing in a vast open field, the golden light of the sun gently warming your skin. The warm sunlight; like God's presence, shining His love and grace upon you. Feel the peace of this moment, knowing that you are fully seen, known, and loved by the Creator of the universe.
  As you walk through this field, you notice a well-worn path. This path represents your journey of salvation—a walk toward God that is guided by faith, righteousness, and love. Let us walk together, step by step, reflecting on what it means to live a life of true salvation.
   
  1. True Faith
  As you walk this path, the first marker you see is a cross. It reminds you of the cornerstone of salvation: faith in Jesus Christ. True salvation begins with believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, who died for our sins and rose on the third day.
  Take a moment to affirm this in your heart:
  “I believe in Jesus Christ, my Savior, who redeemed me through His resurrection. I am saved by His grace.”
  Scriptures to Meditate On:
   
  1. Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast."
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  1. Romans 10:9: "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."
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  1. John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."
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  1. Acts 16:31: "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household."
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  1. Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."
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  1. Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
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  1. 2 Corinthians 5:7: "For we live by faith, not by sight."
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  1. 1 Peter 1:8-9: "Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls."
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  1. Mark 11:24: "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
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  1. John 6:47: "Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life."
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  1. 1 John 5:4: "For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith."
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  1. Colossians 2:6-7: "So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
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  1. James 2:17: "In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."
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  1. Psalm 9:10: "Those who know your name trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You."
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  1. Matthew 21:22: "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."
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  1. John 1:12: "Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God."
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  1. Acts 4:12: "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."
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  1. 2 Timothy 4:7: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
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  1. Romans 1:17: "For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith.'"
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  1. John 14:1: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me."
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• Let the truth of these scriptures settle deep in your soul. Feel the confidence that comes from knowing your salvation is secure in Christ.
   
   
   2. True Righteous Living
  The second marker on your path is a clear, flowing stream. The water sparkles in the sunlight, a symbol of the cleansing and renewing power of living a righteous life. True salvation is evident in how we walk daily in God’s ways, allowing the fruits of the Holy Spirit to blossom in our lives.
  Imagine kneeling by this stream, dipping your hands into the cool water, and letting it cleanse away anything that separates you from God. Whisper a prayer, asking Him to guide your steps in righteousness and help you live a life that reflects His holiness.
  Take a moment to affirm this truth:
  “Lord, I desire to walk in Your ways, to be a vessel of Your righteousness, and to glorify You through my actions.”
  Scriptures to Meditate On:
   
  1. Matthew 5:6: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
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  1. 1 John 2:6: "Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did."
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  1. Philippians 1:11:  Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God."
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  1. Titus 2:11-12: "For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age."
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  1. Psalm 23:3: "He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake."
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  1. 2 Corinthians 5:21: "God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God."
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  1. Proverbs 21:21: "Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor."
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  1. 1 Peter 1:15-16: "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'"
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  1. Romans 6:13: "Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to Him as an instrument of righteousness."
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  1. Galatians 5:22-23: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
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  1. Matthew 6:33: "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
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  1. 1 Timothy 6:11: "But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness."
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  1. Isaiah 33:15: "Those who walk righteously and speak what is right, who reject gain from extortion and keep their hands from accepting bribes, who stop their ears against plots of murder and shut their eyes against contemplating evil."
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  1. Psalm 37:23: "The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him."
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  1. 1 John 3:7: "Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as He is righteous."
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  1. 2 Timothy 2:22: "Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."
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  1. Hebrews 12:11: "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."
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  1. Isaiah 61:10: "I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of His righteousness."
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  1. Psalm 112:6:  Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever."
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  1. Ephesians 4:24: "And to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."
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   3. True Loving
  The third marker on your journey is a tree laden with abundant fruit. Each piece of fruit represents love—a love that flows from God into our relationships with family, friends, neighbors, and even enemies. True salvation is demonstrated in how we love others, reflecting God’s unconditional love.
  Sit beneath this tree. Feel the shade of its branches as God’s love covers you. Take a moment to think about the people in your life. Are you loving them as Jesus loves you? Are you showing kindness, patience, and forgiveness?
  Affirm this prayer:
  “Lord, fill my heart with Your love so I can love others as You love me.  Help me to be a light of Your compassion and grace in this world.”
  Scriptures to Meditate On:
   
  1. John 13:34-35: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another."
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  1. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
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  1. Romans 12:9-10: "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."
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  1. 1 John 4:7: "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God."
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  1. 1 John 4:19-20: "We love because He first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen."
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  1. Ephesians 4:2: "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
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  1. Galatians 5:14: "For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
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  1. Luke 6:27-28: "But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."
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  1. Proverbs 10:12: "Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs."
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  1. 1 Peter 4:8: "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
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  1. Colossians 3:14: "And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
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  1. Matthew 5:44: "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
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  1. Mark 12:30-31: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."
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  1. 1 Thessalonians 3:12:  May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you."
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  1. Philippians 2:3-4: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."
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  1. 2 Corinthians 13:11: "Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you."
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  1. James 2:8: "If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, 'Love your neighbor as yourself,' you are doing right."
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  1. Leviticus 19:18: "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord."
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  1. Micah 6:8: "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
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  1. Hebrews 10:24: "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds."
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   Let these scriptures root deeply in your heart, just as the tree’s roots anchor it in the ground. Allow God’s love to flow through you, nourishing every interaction and relationship in your life.
   
   Let us pray:
   
   Closing Prayer
  Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of salvation, given through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We believe in Your promise of eternal life, and we affirm our faith in You. Lord, guide us to live righteously, to walk in Your ways, and to bear the fruits of the Spirit in all that we do.
  Help me to live a life of true faith, righteousness, and love. May Your light shine through me, so others may see and glorify You.
  Fill our hearts with love—not just for those who are easy to love, but for everyone You place in our path. Help us to forgive as You forgive, to show grace as You show grace, and to be vessels of Your compassion in this world.
  Strengthen us to be lights in the darkness, walking in Your truth and reflecting Your glory. May Your Word continue to transform our hearts, and may our lives be a testimony of Your unending mercy and love.
  In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
   
  Closing Remarks
   
  Remember, dear friend, that God’s Word is the ultimate guide to salvation. Let it be the lamp to your feet and the light to your path. When we root ourselves in His truth, we will not waver. Salvation is not something we earn but something we receive through His endless mercy. 
  Thank you for joining me tonight. May God bless you as you walk in true faith, true righteousness, and true love. Have a God night's sleep!