An Invitation to Return - A Journey Through Lent
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
Release Date: 02/19/2024
A Meditation for Giving Thanks
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
This encore meditation focuses on thankfulness, which is the beginning of a holy and mysterious exchange. You are invited to come to God as you are – with whatever is true about you in this moment. Let us express our lament and remember and count the ways God has been faithful to show up in our life. The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director. Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.
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A Meditation on Gratitude
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
This encore meditation focuses on the spiritual practice of gratitude, as we meditate on Psalm 103 and reflect upon God’s goodness. When we pay attention to God’s activity and abundant blessings in the every day, ordinary moments of life, we cultivate and nurture a heart of gratitude. Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NET, Psalm 103 TPT The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director. Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.
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A Meditation for Protection and Peace
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
This encore meditation focuses on Psalm 3 and trusting God for protection and peace during times of adversity. Psalm 3 reminds us that God’s Presence is a protective shield around us. "But in the depths of my heart I truly know that you, Yahweh, have become my Shield; You take me and surround me with yourself. Your glory covers me continually. You lift high my head. I have cried out to you, Yahweh, from your holy presence. You send me a Father’s help. Selah." Psalm 3:3-4 TPT The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual...
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A Meditation and Prayer for The World
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
Today's encore meditation focuses on Psalm 108 "A Prayer for God's Help" and holds space to pray for the world. The Closing Prayer is from Father Richard Rohr, The Center for Action and Contemplation. The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director. Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.
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A Meditation on The Shepherd's Psalms
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
Today's encore meditation focuses on Psalm 23 and Psalm 63. Both Psalms are written by David, the shepherd. As you ponder these Psalms, notice the personal nature of the Psalmist’s relationship to God. Psalm 23 is known as The Shepherd’s Psalm. What beautiful hope is found in the promise of God as our Shepherd and Guide, pursuing us all the days of our lives. The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director. Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.
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Meditating on Psalms of Affirmation
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
In today's encore meditation we reflect on various Psalms and practice hearing God while becoming more in-tune with our true selves. So come slow down, pay attention, and surrender to the mystery of God’s transforming Presence. In this place of loving communion, we let go of our expectations and rest in the grace of our relationship as dearly loved children of God. The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director. Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.
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A Meditation for Ordinary Moments
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
In today's encore episode of the podcast we’ll consider what it looks like to practice the presence of God in the ordinary moments of our life. The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director. Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.
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The Practice of Christian Meditation
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
Today’s encore podcast episode emphasizes the important benefits of Christian meditation. Meditation is simply focusing the mind on a particular thing. Christian meditation is focusing the whole self - our body, soul, mind and spirit - on God and God's word. God invites us to be still and know him. Stillness fosters a greater awareness of God‘s presence with us. Quietness teaches us to hear and recognize our creator’s voice. So what are you focusing on? Are you making worries and concerns your place of meditation? What you focus on grows and begins to dominate your thoughts. ...
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Waiting on God - A Psalms Meditation
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
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...
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Psalm 139 - Known By God
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
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,...
info_outlineAn invitation of Returning - A Journey through Lent
During this season of Lent, you’re invited to join The Daily Still Podcast each Monday for a Journey of Returning to God through meditation and personal reflection. We will offer six meditations that correspond with the six weeks of Lent.
A great place to start this journey, is to ask yourself:
Where do I feel distant from God?
What practices will deepen the love of God in me?
Scripture Reference: “‘And yet even now,’ says the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart.”’ - Joel 2:12-13 NLT
Meditations written and hosted by Cindy Helton, Spiritual Director
Podcast Production by SoundGood Media
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