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

Today's meditation is an encore episode from our 40 Days of Stillness Series, that invites you to receive a holy exchange. Breathe in God's peace and exhale anxiety and fear.

"Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers," Philippians 4:7

We have an hour long meditation to calm fear and anxiety available on iTunes.

Today we present an encore episode originally from Season 2. You are invited to "be still" and enjoy 5 minutes of uninterrupted stillness.

In this quiet space, ask God for more of His Presence in your life.

"The LORD replied, 'My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.'" - Exodus 33:14 NIV

Today's meditation is an encore episode originally from Season 2 that focuses on spiritual surrender. Stillness is a way of surrendering our hearts to the One who knows us best. Freeing the mind of thoughts and concerns, while resting in God's presence, allows us to SEE God more clearly in the daily of life.

There's an enemy who whispers lies to our souls. His goal is to create busyness, distraction, uncertainty and discouragement. These whisper can become louder if you allow it space in your thoughts.

So we need to discern the voice of Truth, by connecting with and knowing our Creator. By being still and listening.

Today we present an encore episode originally from Season 2, titled "Guard Your Heart." This meditation reminds us that our hearts are a lifeline for spiritual and physical well-being.

"Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life." - Proverbs 4:23 CSB

We have the responsibility of guarding the GATEWAY to our hearts. What we let in affects both spiritual and physical health.

So we must ask ourselves… "Am I willingly letting anything unhealthy into my heart, affecting my body, soul, mind and spirit?"

The battle to guard our heart is real and ongoing. Moment by moment we have to choose what we will think on and where we will focus our gaze.

As we meditate on God's Word, we are able to SEE His life-giving ways more clearly.

Today we present an encore episode originally from Season 2, titled "The Filter of God's Love." This meditation will focus on seeing God through the filter of His great Love for us.

"See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!" 1 John 3:1 NLT

Listen to your loving Heavenly Father whisper over you today…

"I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness." - Jeremiah 31:3 NLT

Take a few moments to embrace and receive God's tender love and affection for you…

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 [email protected] 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.