You've made it to the end of Week Three! Congratulations!!

I hope you've enjoyed this series as much as I've enjoyed creating it. This podcast will continue to be available to you, so don't stop now - whether you have 2 minutes or 15, I hope you'll keep taking the opportunity to meet God in the stillness.

Today our meditation focuses on our thoughts. And I'd love to know your thoughts about your experience. After you finish your meditation for today, would you mind letting me know in the comments?

But first, make a little space in your schedule (just about fifteen minutes), find a quiet spot, and let's get started.

Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt. - St. Francis de Sales

Today, we'll focus again on foundation in this 15 minute meditation. My prayer is that this daily practice of meditation is helping you build a foundation of peace and let go of anxiety and doubt. You're doing great! Make a little space in your schedule (fifteen minutes this time), find a quiet spot, and let's get started.

Among other things, I'm a yoga teacher. One of the reasons yoga has been so meaningful to me is that it is one way that I can prepare my body for prayer and meditation. Something about moving mindfully causes my mind to settle down so that the sitting and listening of meditation becomes easier. So, I'd love for you to join me for a short yoga practice to help settle your mind. It incorporates a scripture from Revelation 4:8:

Holy, Holy, Holy,
is the Lord God Almighty,
who was, and is,
and is to come.

And if this seems like something that's really meaningful to you, you can find out more about my yoga practice at www.prayerandyoga.com. So, make a little space in your schedule (just about fifteen minutes), get into some comfy clothes, find a quiet spot, and let's get started.

How are you feeling? I've got two different meditations for you today, so you can have a chance to choose whether you're feeling like a twelve minute meditation or if you're ready to move up to a fifteen minute meditation. Or if that seems like too much for today, or you want to use one of the earlier ones, no worries - just head over to the podcast page and pick one of the other meditations that were meaningful to you. The twelve minute meditation focuses again on our foundation. This meditation is a fifteen minute meditation that brings you back to your breath, so if you're not sure which to choose, feel free to choose based on the focus for the day. Remember that you are welcome here and there's no pressure, no obligation, just an invitation. So make a little space in your schedule (twelve or fifteen minutes this time), find a quiet spot, and let's get started.

How are you feeling? I've got two different meditations for you today, so you can have a chance to choose whether you're feeling like a twelve minute meditation or if you're ready to move up to a fifteen minute meditation. Or if that seems like too much for today, or you want to use one of the earlier ones, no worries - just head over to the podcast page and pick one of the other meditations that were meaningful to you. This twelve minute meditation focuses again on our foundation, and the fifteen minute meditation brings you back to your breath, so if you're not sure which to choose, feel free to choose based on the focus for the day. Remember that you are welcome here and there's no pressure, no obligation, just an invitation. So make a little space in your schedule (twelve or fifteen minutes this time), find a quiet spot, and let's get started.

“Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak.” - Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati

I'm so glad you're here! Can you believe we're already to Day 17? I'm really enjoying preparing these meditations for you, and I hope they've been little invitations to experience God coming near. Today's meditation focuses on our thoughts - allowing them to come and go without judgement or attachment. It's a learning to let go of the tension we're carrying within us and to simply be still and relaxed. Sometimes that's easier said than done, but with a little guidance, I hope you are beginning to find the stillness of mind that comes with a regular meditation practice. So, make a little space in your schedule (just about twelve minutes), find a quiet spot and let's get started!

Do you have a favorite scripture or a favorite story in the Bible? Today, let's try a different form of meditation, hoping that maybe you'll find one that you connect with. I'm reminded that this practice of meditation is an invitation to be with God, so maybe a writing meditation might be the thing for today that will draw you close to God. Or maybe not. If this isn't your thing, no problem - you can always choose another meditation from the podcast. But today, if you're up for it, let's try a writing meditation. Find a meaningful passage of scripture or a quote that resonates with you. You might start with a shorter one and then try a longer passage another time. For this meditation you may want to pause the audio occasionally to give yourself time to write. Remember there's not really a right way to do these things, so do whatever works best for you. I hope you'll enjoy the chance to see a meaningful scripture or quote more deeply. So, make a little space in your schedule (just about twelve minutes), find a quiet spot, and let's get started.

Today we're going to take a couple extra minutes of stillness to meditate. Of course you can always head over to the podcast page and pick one of the other meditations that were meaningful to you if you'd prefer. Remember that you are welcome here and there's no pressure, no obligation, just an invitation. Today's meditation brings us back to our breath. This seems to be the most foundational way for me to bring a little quiet into any part of my day, because I can always take a moment to pay attention to my breath, no matter where I am. I love the connection that the scripture makes with breath and life and the Spirit of God. When I can imagine my own breath as God's, giving me life, it moves me to such gratitude and love for the God who created me and sustains me and is as close to me as my breath. So make a little space in your schedule (just about twelve minutes this time), find a quiet spot, and let's get started.

You've made it to the end of Week Two! Woohoo!! Today our meditation focuses on our thoughts. And I'd love to know your thoughts about your experience so far. After you finish your meditation for today, would you mind letting me know? Feel free to comment and share more of your experience. Let me know if there's anything I should change, or anything that has been especially helpful. But first, make a little space in your schedule (just about ten minutes), find a quiet spot, and let's get started.

Inner stillness is the key to outer strength. – Jared Brock

Today, we'll focus again on foundation in this 10 minute meditation. It reminds me about the story Jesus tells about building our house on a rock (or the sand) from Matthew 7: 24-27. He encourages his followers to make Jesus' words their foundation. If you'd like, while you meditate, notice your physical foundation and then take a few moments to consider your spiritual foundation too. You're doing great! Make a little space in your schedule (ten minutes this time), find a quiet spot, and let's get started.