Today’s encore meditation focuses on a medley of Psalms expressing a longing for more of God. As you join us in this practice of Christian meditation, know you’re being drawn by Divine Love. So we come as a response to this Divine invitation.

How do we begin? Simple with sincerity of desire. God always gives us His undivided attention. In this space, we take a few moments to give God our undivided attention.

We live in a fast paced, noisy world. Slowing down and waiting on God is hard. It takes patience and practice. But slowly, we begin to see a shifting in our awareness of God. We become more attuned to the still small voice that is whispering to our spirits.

As we read and meditate on The Living Word, we are hearing God! So let these words wash over you and refresh you.

There will be pauses after each verse for your own contemplation. As you listen, repeat the word or phrase that resonates with your soul.

Psalm 48:9, Psalm 62:1, 63:1, 62:6, Psalm 1:2-3, Psalm 105:4, Psalm 89:15, Psalm 31:19-20 Psalm 42:5, Psalm 70:4, Psalm 84:9-11

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director. 

Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

On today’s encore podcast, host Cindy Helton leads us through a meditation on Psalm 139. If you’re feeling a little unsettled, anxious or just need a few minutes of quiet, this is a place where your soul can breathe.   As you meditate upon this timeless Psalm, pay attention to the pronouns 'I', 'Me', and 'My.' Embrace how your Heavenly Father sees, knows, understands, and watches over you personally.   Scripture Reading taken from Psalm 139 NLT   Quote: By Bishop Michael Curry, Love Is the Way "Everybody is God’s somebody. I’ve come to see that the call of God, the love that bids us welcome, is always a call to become the true you…someone made in the image of God, deserving of and receiving love. It’s about discovering your true self—the self that looks like God."

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director. Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

Today’s episode focuses on Ecclesiastes 3:1-13. As you listen to this meditation, pay attention to the season of life you are currently in, and notice if you are being invited into a new season. “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecc. 3:1

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director. 

Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media. 

Today we present an encore episode originally from Season 2, titled "The Lens of True Identity."

The Kingdom of God is in your midst." Luke 17:21 TLV

Through Christ, we are all daughters and sons of the King of Kings! That makes us royalty!

Esther 4:14 - "Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?"

What if we lived each day embracing our true identity as part of a royal family?

Emily P. Freeman says it like this: "When we let ourselves become who we already are, we allow our souls to be a spacious foundation for the building of the kingdom of God."

As we surrender our will to God, we are able to embrace the extraordinary plans of the King of the universe for our lives.

Today's meditation is an encore episode originally from Season 2, titled "Glance Toward Heaven." We will focus on Psalm 111, a Psalm of praise.

One of the ways to see God more clearly, is through the practice of gratitude and praise. As we glance toward heaven in praise, we recognize and give our Creator His rightful place of honor in our lives.

Take a deep breath… becoming aware of God… with you.

Psalm 111:1-4 - "Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his godly people. How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in him should ponder them. Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails. He causes us to remember his wonderful works. How gracious and merciful is our Lord and all his commandments are trustworthy. They are forever true, to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity. What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has! Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise Him forever!"

Today we present an encore episode from Season 2 titled, "Breath of The Almighty."

"The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life." Job 33:4 ESV

This is a teaching meditation focusing on breathing as a way of stilling our soul.

We take about 20,000 breaths a day without even thinking about it. The stresses of life cause our breathing to become more rapid and shallow.

Many health experts agree, one of the best things we can do for overall health is to change how we inhale and exhale.

So take a deep breath, exhale slowly, and be still for a moment.

Today is our 2nd Anniversary Celebration of The Daily Still Podcast!   Host Cindy Helton shares how stillness has benefited her faith journey and we also hear how stillness has benefited some of our listeners. It’s a joy and blessing to include these voices from the Daily Still community. Special thank you to: Celia A. Miller, Gretchen Williams, Egon Cossou, Hunter Williams, LaToya NaShae, Allison Sawyers, Clyde Helton, Karyn Humphries, Lisa Rowell, Cherly Lemle.   Psalm 46:10 - "Be still and know that I am God."   Thank you for celebrating with us today! We appreciate every person who listens and pray this podcast continues to be an encouragement to you. We are grateful to our listeners from around the world for subscribing to and sharing the podcast, and for all the kind words of encouragement. We are deeply touched by each story of how stillness is drawing you closer to God.   We’ll be taking a summer break and returning in September, but our Monday meditation series will continue with some of our favorite encore episodes.

The Daily Still Podcast is celebrating our 2nd year celebration episode that will release on July 5, 2021. We’d love to include snippets of voices from our listeners in this special podcast, and hear how stillness has benefited you. Please email TheDailyStill@gmail.com and we’ll send you more details. All submissions must be received by July 2, 2021.   JESUS THE TEACHER   “You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 CSB   Place yourself at the setting of the Sermon on the Mount. What is Jesus speaking to you?   Scripture reading is a compilation from Matthew 5 - The Message and CSB Translations.  

Today we are pleased to present a guest meditation by Aaron Niequist. Aaron is a liturgist, writer, and pastor who recently graduated from General Theological Seminary in NYC. After leading worship at Mars Hill Church (Grand Rapids, MI) and Willow Creek Church (Barrington, IL), he created A New Liturgy - a collection of modern liturgical worship recordings. He then curated a discipleship-focused, formational, ecumenical, practice-based community at Willow Creek called “The Practice”. Aaron released a book called The Eternal Current: How a Practice-based Faith can Save us from Drowning, and continues to create resources to help others flesh it out. But that’s just job stuff. The best part of his life is his wife Shauna, and their sons Henry and Mac.  aaronniequist.com

Today we’ll meditate on Psalm 42, a Psalm of lament. The Psalmist expresses his honest complaints to God, mingled with expressions of trust. We too are invited to come with an open and honest heart before God.   As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. Psalm 42:1   Often we rush into God’s Presence, take a quick drink of His Living Water, then hurry off, hoping it will sustain us for the day. But What would it look like to long for God like the deer pants for water as a source of life itself?   To go deeper with God, we must find time to pull away and linger in His Presence, drinking deeply of His love and grace.   As you settle in to this time, resist the urge to rush. Give your mind a break from trying to plan or figure everything out. Linger awhile by the still waters.   What word or words would describe your heart’s condition right now?   As you meditate upon this reading of Psalm 42 from the Passion Translation, let it become your prayer of longing…

Today we are pleased to present a guest meditation led by Justin McRoberts. Justin is an author, coach, songwriter, and retreat leader who just released a new book titled, “It Is What You Make of It.” Justin is also the host of the podcast @ Sea with Justin McRoberts and co-founding pastor of Shelter-Vineyard Church Community in Concord, CA. He lives in the Oakland-San Francisco Bay area with his wife, Amy, and two children and regularly travels to speak at churches and colleges, as well as leads retreats for ministry staff, college students, and young adults.   Justin calls himself a “words” person, and we think you’ll find his story and words are a great reminder to allow time to pay attention to our true feelings - whether it be anger, frustration, disappointment, or sadness. Only then, can we offer our whole self to God.   Justin gives us permission to sit in God’s Presence and admit we don’t have it all together.   And sometimes, it’s in the simple things, like building legos with our kids, that God speaks the loudest.   It’s an honor to welcome Justin on the podcast today. As you listen to his story, give yourself space to slow down, and make room for your soul’s feelings to be expressed to the One who is always listening with an attentive and loving ear.

Where to connect with Justin McRoberts:

YouTube:        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJlBMsfsQ3fBItnQ9eUMfKw 

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/JustinRMcRoberts/

Twitter:           https://twitter.com/justinmcroberts

Instagram:       https://www.instagram.com/justinmcroberts/

Website:          http://justinmcroberts.com

Today we focus on God as The Author of Life.   "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 - So how will you use the hours and minutes of this day? What will guide your thoughts and actions?   As we arrange our day to listen for God’s whispers, we open ourselves up to being guided by His transforming love.    Theologian, Father Thomas Merton said: "To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us — and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a gift of grace."   Dear Friends,  I am praying for you, that you are keenly aware of God’s Presence with you this day. May you be blessed in knowing the Author and perfecter of your faith, is writing a beautiful story through you.

The Breath of God - Pentecost   Welcome to our Monday Meditation series where we begin our week by focusing on the Names and attributes of God.  This week we focus on Pentecost and the Holy Spirit.   Today we are honored to present a special guest meditation by Olly Ryder from Plymouth England. Olly is an Anglican priest and church planter, and runs a city centre resource church with his wife, Ali.   Olly shared Christian meditation has helped him slow down and tap into more stillness, silence and solitude, experiencing the undercurrent of God’s Spirit beneath all the surface noise.   Here are some of Olly’s tips:   Practicing Silence & Solitude - Alongside my normal daily devotional practices such as 5 year journaling, bible reading and extempore prayer, I now incorporate a lot more silent prayer, biblical meditation and solitude including: 1 - Timer - As part of my morning prayers I now set a timer on my phone for 5/10 or 15 minutes, open with a short prayer and then sit in silence in God's presence. When the timer finishes I have a gentle alarm to end the time - and sometimes treat myself to another session! Initially 5 minutes felt a long time, now it feels as if I'm just getting going. The Daily Still has been a great spring board in cultivating silence and tuning into God's voice and continues to be a great help. 2 - Meditation - I've been memorizing and using different set prayers and verses of scripture, particularly the Psalms, as a tool for prayer. During the night if I wake and start worrying about something I'll try and replace my worries by reciting a Psalm in my mind or even just a word or phrase such as 'the Lord is my shepherd', or 'good Shepherd', or 'Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy' or one word such as 'Peace'. 3 - Nature - I've also been finding deliberately noticing nature so helpful and soul filling. My phone camera roll is now filled with photographs of flowers and trees! I've also got some binoculars to spot birds. Often on a Saturday morning as a family we will go for a walk with some hot chocolate, cream and marshmallows and spend time in God's creation just slowing down and cutting out some of the distractions.  4 - Exercise - Exercise continues to be key in maintaining soul peace. I enjoy walking, running and wild swimming.  5 - Reading - It's been so helpful over this year in particular to read some books that fill my soul. I've been enjoying some of Eugene Peterson's books, he's got a very contemplative pace.   Olly Ryder Vicar // St Matthias Plymouth stmplymouth.org.uk

Today we celebrate our 5th Anniversary of the Daily Still Podcast. Thanks to all our Daily Still listeners from around the world!

Five years ago, we began this podcast with the question - “What will practicing stillness do for you?” In this episode, host and Spiritual Director, Cindy Helton, shares the many benefits of practicing stillness. 

We invite you to join us on an 8 week “Summer Soul Care” series, as we reflect together on the movement of God’s Spirit in our lives, and cultivate a growing awareness of Divine Love within us. 

The Daily Still Podcast is written by Cindy L. Helton and produced by SoundGood Media.

 

 

This meditation focuses on Jesus as the Water of Life. You are invited to join us as we practice a few moments of surrender and settle into the awareness of God’s refreshing Presence.   Where do you need to be refreshed by the Living Water of Jesus?   Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ - John 7:38   For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. - Isaiah 44:3 ESV   With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. - Isaiah 12:3 ESV   And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. - Isaiah 58:12 ESV   The Daily Still Meditations are written and guided by Cindy L. Helton

"The Quiet Within" is a guest meditation from author Gretchen Rodriguez. Gretchen shares an excerpt from her new book The Encounter, 40 Days of Fasting with Jesus.

Gretchen has authored several devotionals alongside Brian Simmons to accompany The Passion Translation. Her heart burns with one main message: intimacy with Jesus and discovering the reality of his presence. She and her husband invested nine years as missionaries in Puerto Rico, along with their three daughters, and now make Redding, CA, their home. For more info, visit gretchenrodriguez.com.

Today's meditation focuses on the God of Unity. Unity always looks like Jesus. It is a place of LOVE.   This meditation looks at the spiritual practice of Self Examination. We pause to ask God to search our hearts and reveal the ways we have strayed from His Love and truth. We invite God to help us know ourselves in the Light of HIs Love,   Closing Prayer - A Prayer for The Church: William Laud, theologian and clergyman, England, 17th Century

The Friendship of Jesus

This meditation focuses on Jesus as our Friend. Friendship is one of the most beautiful characteristics of our relationship with God. When we think of true friendship, we think of a casual, comfortable and relaxed relationship. So as you enter this time of meditation, consider it a conversation with Jesus, your most trustworthy Friend.   Scripture References: John 15:13 BSB Ephesians 3:14 The Message Bible

Today’s meditation focuses on God as our Redeemer. The God of the Universe stepped down from glory and became human flesh in the person of Jesus - the “Redeemer and Savior” of the world.   We are in the Easter season of the Church, known as “Eastertide.” As we participate in the seasons of the Church, we join with those who have gone before us in practicing sacred rhythms that are so important to our faith. These rhythms help to guide us in spiritual transformation. Each season of the Church brings to us a fresh perspective in seeking and knowing God.   So find a quiet place, calm the distractions and noise around you, and settle in as you attend to the inner work of the Spirit within you.   The Daily Still Meditations are written and guided by Cindy L. Helton

THE POWER OF GOD   The Bible refers to God as all-powerful or omnipotent. He is profoundly more powerful than we can ever grasp.    This meditation focuses on the attribute of God’s supernatural power that holds together all the forces of the universe….and yet…His power is made perfect in you and me.   The same powerful God who parted the Red Sea is with you on your journey.   Our scripture meditation is from Exodus 13,14 and 15 NLT.

God of Rest
  The Daily Still Podcast is a community of Christ seekers desiring to step away from the busyness and noise of daily life in order to rest in the Lord. Today we’ll look at the pausing places in life a little closer.   So find a comfortable place where you can truly enter a posture of rest in your body, soul, mind, and spirit. Take several deep breaths. Simply be present in these moments, with whatever is true about you. Resist the urge to hurry or strive during this time.   My soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62:1 NIV   Meditation by Cindy L. Helton 2021

The Hope of The World - Resurrection Sunday

“He is risen! He is risen indeed!”

The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." - Matthew 28:5-6

On Easter Sunday, all sorrow of holy week is turned to joy and praise.

Holy Week reveals contrasts: the crucifixion and the resurrection, death and life, sin and salvation, sorrow and hope.

Pause for a few moments and breathe in this holy exchange….

Breath in salvation/Exhale sin

Breathe in freedom/Exhale bondage

Breathe in hope/Exhale sorrow

Breathe in faith/Exhale doubt

Breathe in LIFE

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Thank you for joining us on this Holy Week journey. We hope your spirit has been encouraged and filled with renewed hope.

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THE WORLD WAITS - HOLY SATURDAY

"Wait on the mercy of your Lord Jesus Christ." - Jude 21

On this day, the Lord Jesus Christ lays in the tomb after his death on the cross.

But God is always at work behind the scenes and beyond what we can see or imagine. And so we wait in hope of the glorious resurrection.

What are you waiting for in your life and hoping to be true?

"I wait quietly before God…for my victory comes from him." - Psalm 62:1 NLT

If Jesus did not give up on us and abandon us before going to the cross, He will certainly not abandon us now.

God will never leave you or forsake you, even in the silence.

For He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!” Hebrews 13:5 - The Amplified Bible

Faith looks up in hope to the God who keeps His promises.

Be with us now Lord, in the waiting.

GOOD FRIDAY OF HOLY WEEK

"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53:5 NIV

Today we look at the cross and remember the price Jesus paid, as He took our sin upon Himself.  

Jesus, became sin…for us.

As Jesus continued his journey through passion week, His throne would be a cross, and his crown would be made of thorns.

Jesus could have chosen to stop the journey before the cross, but He didn’t.

"God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners." NLT Romans 5:8

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him." John 3:16-17

Today we complete our Journey through Lent with a focus on Patience. We consider the question: What tests my patience?

Prayer reference: "Patient Trust" By Teilhard de Chardin

Daily Still Meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton with podcast production by SoundGood Media.

HOLY THURSDAY – THE LAST SUPPER

The Last Supper, shared by Jesus and His disciples, is commemorated on this Holy Thursday. This meal was rich in symbolic meaning.

As believers, we are all invited to come together as one family, to the table of our Lord.

Matthew 26:26-30 (NIV)

"While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, 'Take and eat; this is my body.' Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.'"

This night would end with Jesus going to the Garden of Gethsemane, where he would ultimately be betrayed, arrested, and deserted by his disciples.

You are invited to remain with Jesus in the garden of prayer where He prayed to the Father – “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” - Matthew 26:42

Jesus Anointed and Betrayed - Holy Wednesday Meditation

Matthew 26:6-13 NIV – (Jesus Anointed at Bethany)

"While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.

When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.”

Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me. The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me. When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial. Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.”

This extravagant act symbolized Jesus was Christ, a title meaning “anointed one.” Anointing the head of Jesus was symbolic of anointing a King.

God sees the desire and motives of our hearts. And every act of love, faith, sacrifice and obedience is recognized and remembered by our Creator.

Also on this day, the Jewish leaders plot against Jesus, and Judas agrees to betray Him.

"Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over." Matthew 26:14-16

Jesus was betrayed by a friend in his inner circle.

We have all felt the sting of betrayal. And we have all stumbled, wandered and betrayed our Lord in one way or another.

In this space, allow the Holy Spirit to search your heart…

"I Am The Way, The Truth, and The Life. No one can come to the father except through me." - John 14:6 NIV

On Holy Tuesday, the religious leaders tried to discredit Jesus' power and ultimate authority.

But Jesus clearly states his deity and authority in John 14:6.

He is the way, the truth and the life. He died so that we can have personal access to the Father.

Jesus invites us to trust in Him. Silence and solitude is a place of resting and trusting in God.

We invite you to pause for a few moments of silent reflection.

"Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Put your hope in the Lord. Travel steadily along his path." - Psalm 37:7&24

On Monday of Holy Week, Jesus tells his disciples – “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, 'May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and it will happen. You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” - Matthew 21:21-22

Jesus suffered so all people, his entire creation, could be set free.
Lift up your prayers, in faith, for yourself, your family, your community and the world.

"Save me, O God. I pray to you, O Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation.
Answer me, O Lord, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me. Do not hide your face from your servant, answer me quickly, for I am in trouble. Come near and rescue me.
I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.
Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and all that move in them." - Psalm 69

As you walk with Jesus on his way to the cross, ask Him to help you see His great love and mercy for you more clearly.

Palm Sunday Meditation - Encore Episode from 2020

“Faith is the gaze of a soul…upon a saving God.” - A.W. Tozer

"I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2

This meditation focuses on Psalm 121, known as a Psalm of Ascent. These Psalms were sung by Hebrew pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem and possibly while ascending the steps of the Temple. It’s remarkable to note, that Jesus and His disciples would have prayed and sung these same scriptures.

The Psalms have an important place in our prayer life as well!

When we meditate and pray God’s Word, we are praying and declaring the very heart of God.

Breathe in and linger awhile in this space, lifting your eyes toward heaven.

This meditation focuses on the timelessness of God as the “I AM” for all generations. The I Am - Prayer Portions, Sylvia Gunter thefathersbusiness.com   Scripture Reference Exodus 3:14-15 NLT   Meditation written and guided by Cindy L. Helton Produced by Jess Olekshy Music and mastering by Mike Olekshy Connect with @thedailystill on social media

Today we’ll meditate upon the Prayer of Saint Patrick of Ireland (5th Century). This prayer encompasses many names and attributes of God. Let us stand together on the faith and testimony of those who have gone before us. John 1:1,21-22 NIV   St. Patrick’s Prayer

May the Strength of God pilot us.

May the Power of God preserve us.

May the Wisdom of God instruct us.

May the Hand of God protect us.

May the Way of God direct us.

May the Shield of God defend us.

May the Host of God guard us

Against the snares of the evil ones,

Against temptations of the world.

May Christ be with us!

May Christ be before us!

May Christ be in us,

Christ be over all!

May Thy Salvation, Lord,

Always be ours,

This day, O Lord, and evermore. Amen.

King of Glory – "You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created." - Revelation 4:11 NKJV

All the earth bears witness to the glory of God. Join us as we pause in holy awe and bear witness too.

"For as the waters fill the sea, the earth will be filled with an awareness of the glory of the Lord." Habakkuk 2:14

"Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary." Psalm 96:6

"Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty." Psalm 24:8

Meditation by Cindy L. Helton - Copyright 2021

The God Who Listens - Today we make space to sit with the Lord, becoming aware of His Presence. Silence helps us settle the external and internal noise and distractions in order to hear God more clearly.
  My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, James 1:19 NIV   God tells us to “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 As we are silent before the Lord, we let go of words so we can embrace Christ at the center of our life.   Meditation by Cindy L. Helton - Copyright 2021

This meditation focuses on the God of Peace.

Peace Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy. 

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive, 
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, 
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.

Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. I Thessalonians 5:23 

Meditation by Cindy L. Helton - Copyright 2021

Today we continue our Journey through Lent with a focus on Forgiveness and making space for confession.

Scripture Reference: John 8:36 

Daily Still Meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton with podcast production by SoundGood Media.

Join us as we meditate upon the attribute of God’s great love.

Meet us in these moments O God…

Quiet our hearts.

Let us become aware of our great need for you;

And for Your great love for us.

Your love invaded the world through your beloved Son.

In Christ we find Your love and acceptance.

"God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us!" - 1 John 4:9-10

"In the beginning…God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1

As we meditate upon the Names and attributes of God, we see the beauty and AWE in the multi-faceted nature of who God is. He speaks to us through His names.

The practice of Christian meditation, is a sacred practice allowing us space to reflect  on God’s Word as we listen for His holy whispers.

The first name of God in the Bible is Creator. The book of Genesis is a poetic song of creation. God spoke, and it came to be.

“God is forever seeking to Speak Himself out to His creation… He is by nature continuously articulate. He fills the world with His speaking Voice.” A. W. Tozer

GOD OF BLESSINGS

The Bible teaches us that all blessings come from God. When we praise God and thank Him for our blessings, we affirm that He is the One from whom all blessings flow. The discipline of praise helps us live in the intimacy of God’s Presence.

Doxology – Written by Thomas Ken, 1674 (Performed by artist J.Lauren)

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him, above the heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen.

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." Ephesians 1:3 NIV

"Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life: I will sing praise to my God as long as I live." Psalm 146:1-2 NIV

GOD OF HOPE

As we settle into a new year, let us meditate upon these words from the prophet Isaiah…Those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength. Isaiah 40:31NLT

Where are you placing your hope?

Your circumstances may not have changed with the turning of the calendar. You may be feeling anxious that life seems out of control.

Friends, God is in control. He never changes with circumstances.

He always offers us fresh hope.

With open hands, join us as we let go of the things that weigh us down so we can take hold of Christ. 

Guided meditations written and presented by Cindy L. Helton

Produced and edited by Jess Olekshy

Music production and mastering by Mike Olekshy

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Today we offer you a Christmas meditation. Settle in as you reflect on the greatest gift the world has ever been given - Jesus, the Savior of the world. Merry Christmas!

 

Meditation by Cindy Helton (Copyright 2020)

Produced and edited by Jess Olekshy

Music and mastering by Mike Olekshy

The Glory of God - Day 7 Advent Series

 

What we all need after a long and unprecedented year, is to see the glory of Lord with our own eyes. The glory of the Lord is all around us.

 

Listen with renewed vision to the Christmas story as we meditate 

upon Luke 2. (All scripture reference is from the NLT Bible.)

 

Meditation by Cindy Helton (Copyright 2020)

Produced and edited by Jess Olekshy

Music and mastering by Mike Olekshy

"Prince of Peace" - Day 6 - Advent Meditation Series   And He will be called… Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6   Today’s meditation invites you to enter into the peace of God that passes all understanding.   As we enter this sacred space, find a quiet place without any distractions. Pay close attention to any tension you are carrying. Notice your anxious feelings or thoughts.   Meditation by Cindy L. Helton (Copyright 2020)

Everlasting Father - Day 5 - Advent Meditation Series   Enjoy a few moments of stillness as you soak in the loving Presence of your Everlasting Father.    Guided meditations by Cindy Helton (Copyright 2020)
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"Mighty God" - Day 4 - Advent Meditation Series   "And He will be called, Mighty God." Isaiah 9:6   Join us today as we reflect on the power of God.
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"Wonderful Counselor" - Day 3 Advent Series   Have you ever considered God as your wise counselor, adviser, consultant, guide, mentor, confidant and instructor?   Being still in God’s Presence is like a counseling session for our souls.   God is a safe place where you can be transparent and vulnerable and receive true wisdom and inner healing.    Follow us @TheDailyStillPodcast IG FB  Guided meditations by Cindy Helton Produced by Jessica Olekshy Music by Michael Olekshy

 

Today we continue our Journey through Lent with a focus on Surrender. We consider the question: What stands between me and surrender?

References: Matthew 16:24 and The Wesleyan Prayer of Surrender

Daily Still Meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton with podcast production by SoundGood Media.

"A Savior is Born" - Advent Meditation Series - Day 2   "For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders." - Isaiah 9:6   Join us for a few moments of stillness as we meditate on the promised birth of Christ.   Follow us on social media & Youtube @TheDailyStill  Guided meditations by Cindy Helton Produced by Jess Olekshy Music by Michael Olekshy

Advent Meditation Series Day 1 Hope and Peace in the Messiah   Advent is about longing and hoping for the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah. Join us as we lift our eyes and prepare our hearts with hope and expectation this advent season.   Follow us on social media and YouTube @TheDailyStill

A Meditation for Giving Thanks

Thankfulness is contagious and life-giving. A thankful heart, prepares the way for God.

So how do we remain thankful in the midst of hard seasons, when life feels broken and disappointing?

Lament and Thanksgiving can coexist.

You are invited to come to God as you are – with whatever is true about you in this moment.

So come, let us gather together around the table of our Lord, where honest conversation is always welcomed by the One who knows us best.

Let us express our lament… for we are hurting.

And let us remember and count the ways God has been faithful to show up in our life.

Thankfulness is the beginning of a holy and mysterious exchange.

As we give thanks, God returns a gift of JOY.

So find a quiet space, and let’s settle in and meditate upon God’s goodness.

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