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

Today's encore meditation focuses on Psalm 108 "A Prayer for God's Help" and holds space to pray for the world. The Closing Prayer is from Father Richard Rohr, The Center for Action and Contemplation.

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.

Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

Today's encore meditation focuses on Psalm 23 and Psalm 63. Both Psalms are written by David, the shepherd. As you ponder these Psalms, notice the personal nature of the Psalmist's relationship to God.

Psalm 23 is known as The Shepherd's Psalm. What beautiful hope is found in the promise of God as our Shepherd and Guide, pursuing us all the days of our lives.

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.

Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

In today's encore meditation we reflect on various Psalms and practice hearing God while becoming more in-tune with our true selves. So come slow down, pay attention, and surrender to the mystery of God's transforming Presence.

In this place of loving communion, we let go of our expectations and rest in the grace of our relationship as dearly loved children of God.

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.

Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

In today's encore episode of the podcast we'll consider what it looks like to practice the presence of God in the ordinary moments of our life.

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.

Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

Today's encore podcast episode emphasizes the important benefits of Christian meditation. Meditation is simply focusing the mind on a particular thing. Christian meditation is focusing the whole self - our body, soul, mind and spirit - on God and God's word.

God invites us to be still and know him. Stillness fosters a greater awareness of God's presence with us.

Quietness teaches us to hear and recognize our creator's voice.

So what are you focusing on? Are you making worries and concerns your place of meditation? What you focus on grows and begins to dominate your thoughts.

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.

Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

Today's encore meditation focuses on a medley of Psalms expressing a longing for more of God. As you join us in this practice of Christian meditation, know you're being drawn by Divine Love. So we come as a response to this Divine invitation.

How do we begin? Simple with sincerity of desire. God always gives us His undivided attention. In this space, we take a few moments to give God our undivided attention.

We live in a fast paced, noisy world. Slowing down and waiting on God is hard. It takes patience and practice. But slowly, we begin to see a shifting in our awareness of God. We become more attuned to the still small voice that is whispering to our spirits.

As we read and meditate on The Living Word, we are hearing God! So let these words wash over you and refresh you.

There will be pauses after each verse for your own contemplation. As you listen, repeat the word or phrase that resonates with your soul.

Psalm 48:9, Psalm 62:1, 63:1, 62:6, Psalm 1:2-3, Psalm 105:4, Psalm 89:15, Psalm 31:19-20 Psalm 42:5, Psalm 70:4, Psalm 84:9-11

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.

Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

On today's encore podcast, host Cindy Helton leads us through a meditation on Psalm 139. If you're feeling a little unsettled, anxious or just need a few minutes of quiet, this is a place where your soul can breathe. As you meditate upon this timeless Psalm, pay attention to the pronouns 'I', 'Me', and 'My.' Embrace how your Heavenly Father sees, knows, understands, and watches over you personally. Scripture Reading taken from Psalm 139 NLT Quote: By Bishop Michael Curry, Love Is the Way "Everybody is God's somebody. I've come to see that the call of God, the love that bids us welcome, is always a call to become the true you…someone made in the image of God, deserving of and receiving love. It's about discovering your true self—the self that looks like God."

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director. Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

In today's Summer Soul Care Series Finale, you are invited to enter into this time of meditation with the imagination and mindset of a beloved child of God. God created you for a unique purpose. Your birth was a celebration! Embrace the loving words of God speaking over you, reminding you of your unique worth and value in this world, and reminding you that you belong and you are forever loved.

Scripture References: "For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born! Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Genesis 1:27-31, Psalm 139:13-18, Jeremiah 31:3, Zephaniah 3:17

Reading references: 'On the Night You Were Born' - Nancy Tillman 'A Blessing for Beauty' from The Invisible Embrace - John O'Donahue

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.

Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

Today's meditation gives space to consider some areas and things that might need to be released in this season. Like nature, there are various seasons in our lives - natural seasons of the calendar, spiritual seasons, age related seasons, and seasons of growing, change, and letting go.

"For everything there is a season. A time to let go." Ecclesiastes 3:5

Scripture Reference - "But forget all that — it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. My people will be refreshed. Because you are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you." (Taken from Isaiah 43 NLT)

"Forget about what's happened; don't keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I'm about to do something brand-new." Isaiah 43:18 The Message

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.

Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

This meditation invites you to pay attention to what brings you delight. What would you like to hold on to and embrace in this season?

"God has made everything beautiful for its own time." Ecclesiastes 3:5,11

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! Psalm 118:24

The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.

Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.