The Daily Still - Guided Christian Meditation, Reflection, and Devotionals

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Practice-Based Faith - Guest Meditation by Aaron Niequist Mar 27, 2023

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Today we are pleased to present an encore 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.

Celebrating 1,000,000 Downloads - Q&A w/ Host Cindy Helton, Psalm 46:10 Meditation Mar 20, 2023

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Today is a special episode celebrating 1,000,000 downloads! We are so grateful to you our Daily Still community from all over the world who have tuned in and made this possible. We began the podcast, 180 episodes and almost 4 years ago, with the desire to help others recognize the voice of God in their own life. In this episode, host Cindy Helton will be answering some of your questions and sharing the story that began her stillness journey.

Strength in Weakness Mar 13, 2023

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The Daily Still Podcast is celebrating 1,000,000 listener downloads! We're so incredibly thankful to you, our listening community! Next week we're planning a special episode to celebrate this milestone and we'd love to have you be a part of it! If you have any questions you'd like to ask our host, Cindy Helton, or if you'd like to share how these meditations have helped you on your stillness journey, we'd like to include you in our celebration episode! Please send a voice memo or email to thedailystill@gmail.com by next Friday, March 17th and be sure to include your name and where you're from. Today's meditation focuses on 2 Corinthians 12:9 "My grace is all you need! My power works best in weakness." NIV In reading the gospels, Jesus demonstrates a self-emptying, and surrendered posture. It's encouraging to know that in following the way of Jesus, we are invited to show up in our weakness. What would self emptying look like for you in this season of your life? May you rest in the full expression of God's power and grace made perfect in your weakness.

A Meditation for Worry Mar 06, 2023

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In this week's meditation, Jesus addresses the topic of worry. We can't escape fear and worry in this world. Fear causes us to try and attempt to control our circumstances. This subconsciously leads to not trusting that God is in control. Jesus teaches us to release our fears and trust HIm, and turn from anxious thoughts towards faith. Scripture References: Matthew 6 NLT, Matthew 6:34 CSB, John 14:27 NLT, Philippians 4:6-7

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Blessings to you on your stillness journey!

Seeking God / Revival Feb 27, 2023

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This week's meditation looks at revival, both personal and in the Church as a whole. We are in the Lenten Season of the Church, a season set apart for the purpose of returning to God and paying attention to Divine Presence in our lives. Lent is a journey of grace, allowing us to follow the way of Jesus. We are invited to personally bear witness to Christ's miraculous life of love and transforming presence in our lives. Revival and spiritual renewal is necessary in every generation. And so we return, once again, to the cross. Revive us, Oh Lord. Scripture References: Matthew 7:7-8 CSB, Joel 2:12 NRSV

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Blessings to you on your stillness journey!

Seek First Feb 20, 2023

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In the Sermon on the Mount, after Jesus told his followers not to worry, he then instructed them to seek first the Kingdom of God above all else. There seems to be a connection between not worrying and Kingdom living. Jesus taught that the kingdom of God is now.

It's a particular level of human consciousness in our every day living and thinking that seeks the way of Christ.

When is it hardest for you to seek first God's ways?

What would it look like for you to seek first God's way of doing things?

Join us for a few minutes of stillness as we meditate upon the words of Jesus and cultivate a Kingdom state of mind.

Matthew 6.33 NLT, Matthew 6:33~34 The Message, Matthew 6:33 The Amplified Bible

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Blessings to you on your stillness journey!

Salt and Light Feb 13, 2023

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This week's meditation continues with the Sermon on the Mount, which is a collection of the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.

Find a quiet space, calm the noise around you and within you, as you listen to these words of Jesus. Consider what penetrates your heart and how you you might be encouraged to respond to this teaching.

Scripture references:

Matthew 5:13-16 The Message and Living Bible

Philippians 1:14 The Message

Sermon on the Mount Feb 06, 2023

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This week we focus on the words of Jesus given in his sermon on the mount. Jesus taught a counter-cultural way of living that brings joy and blessing, comfort and peace.

As you listen to Jesus, picture yourself as part of the crowd sitting on the hillside that day. Do you come up close to the teacher, or do you remain further back in the crowd? Listen for new insight in this familiar teaching.

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10 TPT and CSB

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Breath Prayers of Affirmation and Trust Jan 30, 2023

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The Supernatural, Divine Presence of Jesus brings hope in the waiting. Courage in our fears. Strength in our weakness. Confidence in our doubts. Comfort in our hardships. Rest in our weariness. Guidance on our journey. Love with us always.

Jesus in us. For us. Guiding us.

Today we invite you to join us in meditating upon breath prayers of affirmation and trust.

I am the way, the truth, and the life. John 14:6 NLT

In Philippians 2:9-11 NLT

Paul the apostle wrote this about Jesus -

"God elevated him to the place of highest honor, and gave him the name above all other names,

that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Phil. 2:9-11 NLT

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With You Always Jan 23, 2023

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"You can be sure that I will be with you always. I will continue with you until the end of time." Matthew 28:20 ERV

Last words are important. As Jesus days on earth were coming to an end, He often told His disciples of what was to come. His words were important for His followers to hold onto in times of fear and doubt and loneliness.

"Remember, I am with you always." Insert your name and repeat this promise over yourself. "__________, I am with you always."

Today we offer space to simply sit in the presence of the Holy One. Receive Divine encouragement as you become fully present with the One who is always present with you.

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