Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life with Pastor Dave Cover

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A Meditation to Trust God to Give What Is Truly Good in James 1:16-17 Feb 06, 2024

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This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life. I’m Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can stop, break through all the distractions, and bodily experience God’s presence through biblically guided imagination.

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Job 33:4 NIV

“The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”

James 1:16-17 NIV

“Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.”

Psalm 34:10 NIV

“...Those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.”

Psalm 23:1 NIV

“The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”

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This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

Envisioning God’s Hand Giving You Your Life and Everything Good in James 1:16-17 Feb 01, 2024

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Job 12:10 (NIV)

“In his hand is the life of every creature

and the breath of all mankind.”

James 1:16-17 NIV

“Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.”

Steve Cuss (Managing Leadership Anxiety)

“Anxiety is a signal, not a root cause. Anxiety is generated when we think we need something in any particular moment that we don’t actually need. Anxiety is not just worry and fear. It’s how you react when you don’t get something you think you need. The point is that anxiety becomes a marker that something other than God’s presence and love is at play in my mind and body.”

Psalm 136:1 NIV

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.

Psalm 136:7-9 NIV

7 Who made the great lights— His love endures forever.

8 the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.

9 the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Psalm 85:12 (NIV)

“The LORD will indeed give what is good.”

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This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

A Meditation on How Every Good and Perfect Gift Comes From God in James 1:16-17 Jan 30, 2024

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James 1:16-17 NIV

“Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.”

Genesis 1:16 NIV

“God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars.”

Psalm 136:1 NIV

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.

Psalm 136:7-9 NIV

7 Who made the great lights— His love endures forever.

8 the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.

9 the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.

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Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack.

This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

A Meditation to Envision God’s Name on You from Numbers 6:27 Jan 25, 2024

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Numbers 6:22-27 NIV

The LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

“The LORD bless you and keep you;

the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;

the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’

So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

Revelation 7:2-3 NIV

Then I saw another angel coming up from the east, having the seal of the living God. He called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea: “Do not harm the land or the sea or the trees until we put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.”

Revelation 14:1 NIV

Then I looked, and there before me was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads.

Revelation 22:4-6 NIV

They will see his face, and his name will be on their forehead. …And they will reign for ever and ever. The angel said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true.

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This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

A Meditation to Envision God’s Face Giving You Peace from Numbers 6:26 Jan 23, 2024

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Genesis 24:62-63 NIV

“Now Isaac…went out to the field one evening to meditate, and as he looked up, he saw camels approaching.”

Numbers 6:22-27 NIV

The LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

“The LORD bless you and keep you;

the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;

the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’

So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

Psalm 4:6 NIV

“Many, LORD, are asking, ‘Who will bring us prosperity?’ Let the light of your face shine on us.”

Psalm 4:8 NIV

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.”

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Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack.

This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

A Meditation to Envision God’s Face Shining Upon You from Numbers 6:25 Jan 18, 2024

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Numbers 6:22-27 NIV

The LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

“The LORD bless you and keep you;

the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;

the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’

So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

Psalm 44:3 NIV

“It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them.”

Psalm 17:8 NIV

“Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.”

Psalm 31:16 NIV

“Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.”

Psalm 80:3 NIV

“Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.”

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Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack.

This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

A Meditation to Put God’s Name Over You from Numbers 6:22-27 Jan 16, 2024

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Genesis 24:62-63 NIV

“Now Isaac had come from Beer Lahai Roi, for he was living in the Negev.He went out to the field one evening to meditate, and as he looked up, he saw camels approaching.”

John 17:20 NIV

“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.”

Numbers 6:22-27 NIV

The LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

“The LORD bless you and keep you;

the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;

the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’

So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it.

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Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack.

This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

Asking God for Wisdom in Important Decisions from James 1:5 Jan 11, 2024

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James 1:5 NIV

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

Proverbs 3:5-8 NIV

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.

8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

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Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack.

This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

Leaning Into Trust vs Your Own Understanding from Proverbs 3:5-8 Jan 09, 2024

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Proverbs 3:5-8 NIV

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.

8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

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Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack.

This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

Having a Calm Confidence Knowing God Directs Your Steps in Life Jan 04, 2024

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This episode will meditate on some of the verses we have looked at recently.

Proverbs 20:24 (NIV)

“A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own way?”

Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)

“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.”

Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.”

Jeremiah 10:23 (NIV)

“LORD, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.”

Daniel 5:23b (NIV)

“God…holds in his hand your life and all your ways.”

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Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack.

This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

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