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Day 5 – GOD IS WITH ME

Psalm 23 is known as The Shepherd's Psalm. The Shepherd always has his eye on His sheep.

2020 has certainly led us through a valley of dark days. Yet God promises to remain close and lead us through tough times.

Scripture References:

Lord, even when your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness, fear will never conquer me, for you already have! You remain close to me and lead me through it all the way. Your authority is my strength and my peace. The comfort of your love takes away my fear. I'll never be lonely, for you are near. Psalm 23:4 TPT

The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? My heart will not be afraid. Psalm 27:1 NLT

God, the one and only—I'll wait as long as he says. Everything I need comes from him. He's solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul. Psalm 62:1 The Message

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Day 4 – He Restores My Soul

Psalm 23 is known as The Shepherd's Psalm.

The Shepherd always has his eye on His sheep. He knows when you have wandered. His primary concern is the safety and welfare of His flock. He comes to bring you back into the safety and restoration of His pasture.

Breathe in deeply of God's divine mercy and love....

Scripture References:

Psalm 23:3 NIV, Zechariah 1:3 NIV, Isaiah 53:6 NLT, Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV, Psalm 109:21 BSB, Proverbs 4:11 BSB, Psalm 139:10 NIV

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Day 3 – Green Pastures and Still Waters

Psalm 23 is known as The Shepherd's Psalm. The Bible refers to the Lord as the Shepherd of His people.

The Shepherd always has his eye on His sheep. His primary concern is the safety and welfare of His flock. Like a parent with a child, sometimes the Shepherd has to make his sheep rest.

In what area of your life are you desperate for rest?

Your Shepherd is guiding you to a place of refreshment. Nothing is more important than sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Scripture References:

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. Psalm 23:2 NIV

For this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out. Ezekiel 34:11 BSB

Oh God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you, my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1 NIV

He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. Isaian 40:11 NIV

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The Lord is My Shepherd

Psalm 23 is known as The Shepherd's Psalm. The Bible refers to the Lord as the Shepherd of His people.

The Lord is your caring shepherd. He knows what you need.

This is an invitation from the Shepherd of your soul to rest in Him.

You are the one He loves and cares for.

Settle into your Shepherd's embrace.

Breathe in His love. Breathe in His blessings.

Scripture References for Psalm 23:1:

The Lord is my best friend and my shepherd. I always have more than enough. TPT

The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. NLT

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. ESV

The Lord is my shepherd: there is nothing I lack. NIV

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Soul Refreshment, A Stroll through Psalm 23 Welcome to The Daily Still Podcast, a place to pause. Here we create space to listen for the whispers of God. This podcast has reached listeners around the world with the message of stillness and the promise of God's Presence with us. This year has been an unsettling time in the world as a whole. You may find yourself feeling tired, discouraged, and anxious. But God waits outside the noise and chaos for us to "be still" — so we can hear His voice and receive His guidance. Are you ready for a reset? Are you ready to refresh your soul with a new perspective? Spiritual wellness and true soul care happen in God's Presence. Join host, Cindy Helton, as she leads you through a 7 day series of soul refreshing meditations on Psalm 23 (NIV). Pay attention to the words or phrases that the Lord is speaking to you personally. Listen closely…as He calls you by name. Let your Shepherd guide you through this time and give your soul time to respond to the Lord's caring touch. We hope you find sacred space here to draw near to God. Thank you for listening to The Daily Still Podcast. Follow us on social media @TheDailyStill Longer meditations, as well as our meditation music, are available on iTunes. Copyright by Cindy L. Helton / The Daily Still 2020

This is the final meditation from our special Racial Reconciliation and Unity series.

Host Cindy Helton leads us in a unifying prayer based on Psalm 139 from the The Passion Translation, along with the prayers of Joshua Jamerson, LaToya NaShae, Vernon Shaw, and Sarah Patton.

A special thank you to these Nashville area brothers and sisters in Christ who contributed to this series. It's an honor to include their powerful contemplations and prayers on our podcast.

The call to Racial Reconciliation and Unity comes from our Creator, our Heavenly Father, who made all mankind in His image and for His glory. (I Cor 10:31)

The LORD God has told us what is right and what he demands: "See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God." (Micah 6:8 CEV)

May our eyes continue to be open to injustice, and our hearts burdened for reconciliation and unity in Christ, not just in the big moments, but in the every day moments of life that define our character.

May racial unity and reconciliation be a place where we live and grow in love and understanding, going to the hard places, and reflecting upon our own responsibility to love our neighbors well.

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"Jesus The Jew and The Samaritan Woman - Come and See About Me"

Welcome to Day 4 of our guest edition series on Racial Reconciliation and Unity. Today our special guest meditation is from Pastor Joshua Jamerson of Antioch, TN. Joshua is Pastor at Crossland Church and a story teller. You will be drawn in as he shares the inspiring story from The Bible in John 4 where Jesus talks with a Samaritan woman at the well. This story is so relevant for us today. And Joshua's question prompts and prayer are extremely powerful! Pastor Joshua Jamerson, a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, grew up in Buffalo, New York. He has over 20 years of experience directing worship, pastoring youth, serving as a church elder, and working in various music ministries. Having a heart for worship and music, Joshua has traveled across the world singing background vocals for many Gospel and Christian music artists. He has earned a degree in Business Management. In 2017, after years of ignoring the call to pastor, Joshua said yes to God and the heart for Crossland Church was birthed. The Jamersons have spent two and a half years at The Experience Community Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee preparing to launch Crossland Church. Crossland's mission is "to meet people where they are and to experience God together." crosslandchurch.com Instagram @JoshuaJamerson

Welcome to Day 3 of our guest meditation series on Racial Reconciliation and Unity. Today our joyful and faith-filled friend, LaToya NaShae, shares a heartfelt meditation, titled, "One Body. Many Members. One Race." Once bound by shyness, LaToya NaShae's personal resolution is that silence is no longer an option. As an author, speaker, and certified life coach, she equips others to live like they know WHOSE they are. LaToya's heart is to see believers live unstuck, unbound, UNBREAKABLE lives in Christ! Connect with her on Instagram @coach_latoyanashae and Facebook @BreakoutCoaching

Join LaToya is this powerful prayer: "Let us pause to ask the Lord to reveal our individual lanes in this collaborative effort for unification within the Body. Father God, show us how to love and align as Your children."

Welcome to Day 2 of our guest edition series on Racial Reconciliation and Unity. Today Vernon E. Shaw Jr. shares a uniting and sincere prayer titled, "Who I Am." Vernon serves as the Student Pastor at Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN. Born and raised in Memphis, Vernon went to Tennessee State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History. He is 32 years old and has been married to his wife Janée for 3 years. Both Janée and Vernon consistently serve in numerous capacities in ministry. Listen in and join with Vernon as he prays — "God, we pray for you to move." You can connect with Vernon on Instagram @2tallshaw

"Love in Action" - Guest Meditation by Sarah Patton

Welcome to Day 1 of our guest meditation series on Racial Reconciliation and Unity. It's an honor to make space for Black voices of faith to be heard through their personal contemplations and prayers.

Today our good friend Sarah Patton shares her meditation with us. She is a Vanderbilt alum and entrepreneur at heart. Sarah believes in equality for all regardless of age, industry, ethnicity, and relationship status. She is an encourager, passion chaser, difference maker and light in the darkness.

You can follow Sarah on Instagram @sarahcharlottepatton