The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions

Today's encore meditation focuses on Psalm 34. This Psalm reminds us to seek God in all of our circumstances, to trust Him and give Him glory. So find a quiet space and tune out the noise around you and within you, as you quiet your soul and breathe in God’s Presence. The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.  Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

Happy New Year from The Daily Still Podcast!   Today’s meditation creates some space to refocus as a new year begins. You may want to pause and journal these prompts: As we begin a brand new year, where do you find yourself? What hopes do you have? What burdens are you carrying? What was life giving for you in the past year? What would you do differently?   Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 NLT, Matthew 11:28-30 The Message   Hosted and written by Cindy Helton, Spiritual Director  Produced and edited by Soundgood Media  

In today's encore episode host Cindy Helton guides us through a meditation on Psalm 105 TPT.   Psalm 105 - God’s Wonderful Works, is a call to the people of God to worship and honor Him. Therefore, it is a call to us!   As you engage your whole body, soul, mind and spirit in conversation with the Holy One, allow all of your senses to be open to the Divine creative work taking place within you. 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 27 - living in the Presence of God. As you ponder these scriptures, consider the desires and longings of your soul.   “The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.” Psalm 27:4    The Architect of all creation is inviting you to take up residence in the Cathedral of His Loving Presence. The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.  Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.  

This encore meditation focuses on thankfulness, which is the beginning of a holy and mysterious exchange. You are invited to come to God as you are – with whatever is true about you in this moment. Let us express our lament and remember and count the ways God has been faithful to show up in our life. The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.  Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.  

This encore meditation focuses on the spiritual practice of gratitude, as we meditate on Psalm 103 and reflect upon God’s goodness. When we pay attention to God’s activity and abundant blessings in the every day, ordinary moments of life, we cultivate and nurture a heart of gratitude.   Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NET, Psalm 103 TPT The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.  Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.

This encore meditation focuses on Psalm 3 and trusting God for protection and peace during times of adversity. Psalm 3 reminds us that God’s Presence is a protective shield around us.   "But in the depths of my heart I truly know that you, Yahweh, have become my Shield; You take me and surround me with yourself. Your glory covers me continually. You lift high my head.  I have cried out to you, Yahweh, from your holy presence.  You send me a Father’s help.  Selah." Psalm 3:3-4 TPT 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 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. 

Today’s soul care meditation focuses on Emotional Awareness. Often we don’t give ourselves permission to feel deeply or take the time to be curious about our feelings. This meditation will help give you space and permission to become more aware of your feelings in the loving Presence of God. Resources: The Feelings Wheel / The Emotions Wheel  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 focuses on Ecclesiastes 3:2 - "A time to plant and a time to harvest." Practicing stillness and meditation helps us consider the soil of our hearts. What are you planting in the garden of your soul? The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.  Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media. 

This meditation focuses being present with yourself and with God through the awareness of your breath. One of the easiest and most natural ways to be present in the current moment is to pay attention to your breathing. Scripture Reference: God, the LORD, created the heavens and stretched them out. He created the earth and everything in it. He gives breath to everyone, life to everyone who walks the earth. Isaiah 42:5 NLT Psalm 77:13 TPT It’s here in your presence, in your sanctuary, where I learn more of your ways, for holiness is revealed in everything you do. Lord, you're the one and only, the great and glorious God! Mary Oliver quote: Listen, are you breathing just a little, and calling it a life? The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.  Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.