A Christmas Meditation
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
Release Date: 12/23/2024
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions
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 Meditations written and hosted by Cindy Helton, Spiritual Director The Daily Still is produced by SoundGood Media.
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Today we continue our Journey through Lent with a focus on Forgiveness and making space for confession. Scripture Reference: John 8:36 Meditations written and hosted by Cindy Helton, Spiritual Director The Daily Still is produced by SoundGood Media.
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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 Meditations written and hosted by Cindy Helton, Spiritual Director The Daily Still is produced by SoundGood Media.
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Today we continue our Journey through Lent with a focus on service. We consider the questions: Who do I find difficult to love or serve? What is one way I can overcome indifference by serving someone today? Scripture references: 1 Peter 4:10 and Matthew 25:35-40 Daily Still Meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton with podcast production by SoundGood Media.
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Today we focus on Psalm 42 and the practice of Lament. Pause, breathe, and consider the question: Where is my heart discouraged? Daily Still Meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton with podcast production by SoundGood Media.
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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...
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Merry Christmas from The Daily Still! Today's meditation helps prepare our hearts in anticipation of Christ’s birth. The stories and scriptures may be familiar, but there is always more to ponder. This meditation focuses on Mary’s story and her faithful “yes” to the mystery of God. As you listen, consider with fresh insight the courage of Mary. Consider the fear she must have experienced, the vulnerability and disbelief. Ponder her consent and surrender in saying “yes” to the mystery of the Incarnation. And consider, “Where are you being invited to say 'Yes' to divine...
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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. H oly 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...
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On this Holy Saturday 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. "Wait on the mercy of your Lord Jesus Christ." - Jude 21 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...
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On Good Friday we look at the cross and remember the price Jesus paid, as He took our sin upon Himself. "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 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...
info_outlineMerry Christmas from The Daily Still! Today's meditation helps prepare our hearts in anticipation of Christ’s birth. The stories and scriptures may be familiar, but there is always more to ponder. This meditation focuses on Mary’s story and her faithful “yes” to the mystery of God. As you listen, consider with fresh insight the courage of Mary. Consider the fear she must have experienced, the vulnerability and disbelief. Ponder her consent and surrender in saying “yes” to the mystery of the Incarnation. And consider, “Where are you being invited to say 'Yes' to divine appointments in your life?”
Find a quiet space, take several deep breaths, perhaps light an advent candle, and become aware of God with you.
Scripture references are taken from The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 1 NIV