Meditations

Episode 21 of Season 4 is a prayerful reflection on Psalm 54 which David pens as he's on the run from a murderous Saul. We we have the same faith to thank God for His deliverance before we see it come to pass. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Is This Nature Escape by Katharine Petkovski - Ind...

Episode 20 of Season 4 is a meditation on Isaiah 43:15-25 where the prophet reflects on the nature of God as one who makes a way where there is no way, and offers forgiveness - a new beginning - where no mercy is deserved. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - In Circles by Max LL - Infinite by To...

Episode 19 of Season 4 is a spoken word inspired by meditating on Genesis 1 and 2 - chapter 2 in particular. This piece was commissioned specifically for Antioch Community Church in Miami, FL. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - True Colors by Judah Earl - Wehre Direh (reprise) by Judah Earl - S...

Episode 18 of Season 4 is a meditation on Psalm 3 where David thinks deeply about and juxtaposes the threat of being surrounded by his enemies with the protective presence of God in his life. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Home by Tony Anderson - In a Better World by Max LL - In All Our Com...

Episode 17 of Season 4 is a prayerful reflection on Philippians 4:4-7 where Paul admonishes us to rejoice in the Lord because He is at hand, and to give thanks as make our requests to Him so that we might inherit His peace, even if our circumstances don't change. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed)...

Episode 16 of Season 4 is a meditation on Genesis 2:5-9 where God addresses the problem of barrenness by forming mankind, planting a garden, and placing mankind in the garden to keep it. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Holding Out by Tony Anderson - I Blossom by Jo Blankenburg - You Are Love...

Episode 15 of Season 4 is a meditation on Mark 4:36-41 where Jesus is asleep in the storm, is awoken, and stills the wind and waves. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Held by Voyageur - Hemispheres by Jo Blankenburg - Hineni by Jordan Critz

Episode 14 of Season 4 is a reflection on Psalm 150 which is a triumphant and joyful song of praise to God! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Guardians (stripped instrumental) by Roary - Heartland by Tony Anderson - I Speak Jesus...

Episode 13 of Season 4 is a meditation on John 2:13-17 where Jesus finds people in the temple taking advantage of others. Upon driving them out and overturning their tables, the disciples remark that they finally understand what is meant by Psalm 69:9, "Zeal for your house has consumed me." In what ways have we - a living temple - allowed the same spirit of greed to take up residence? Connect with...

Episode 12 of Season 4 is a meditation on Psalm 138 where David gives thanks to God for His steadfast love and deliverance. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Further Up Further In by Tony Anderson - Golestan by Max LL - Grey Coast by Voyageur - Guardians by Roary

Episode 11 of Season 4 is a meditation on Philippians 3:7-14 where Paul reflects on the surpassing worth of knowing Christ compared to the prestige of his earthly gains. He endeavors to count everything as a loss so that he might gain Christ. May we follow in his footsteps! Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via M...

Episode 10 of Season 4 is a meditation on multiple verses concerning sleep (Psalm 4:8, Proverbs 3:24, Psalm 127:2, Psalm 3:5, Matthew 8:24, John 14:27, & Psalm 121:3-4). May you experience deep rest from a place of profound trust in the Father's care for you! Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): -...

Episode 9 of Season 4 is a meditation on Psalm 23 which has become an increasingly meaningful Psalm to me personally. Join me in slowly reflecting on the beautiful truths of the Shepherd's Psalm. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - True Colors by Judah Earl - Hereafter by Jordan Critz - Heirloom by...

Episode 8 of Season 4 is a meditation on Colossians 3:1-17 where Paul - in light of our identity in Christ - admonishes the church to put off the old ways and to put on Christ, taking pains to enumerate those characteristics and call us up into them. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Flourish...

Episode 7 of Season 4 is a meditation on Revelation 7:9-12 in which John depicts the throne room scene where people from every nation are gathered around the Lamb offering up continual worship at the revelation of His matchless worth. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - First Light (cinematic ve...

Episode 6 of Season 4 is a prayerful reflection on Psalm 52 where David voices his lament concerning those who seek his harm, resolving that the steadfast love of God endures forever. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Fall Is On the Rise by Jordan Critz - Fibonacci by Adrian Disch - Find My Wa...

Episode 5 of Season 4 is a meditation on Genesis 32:22-31 which recounts the story of Jacob wrestling with the angel of the Lord. Even though he didn't deserve it, even though he'd been running and posturing for most of his life, he received the blessing of the Father. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed...

Episode 4 of Season 4 is a meditation on Psalm 126 where the poet both reflects on God's past restoration and anticipates future deliverance. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Ephemere by Tony Anderson - Fal by Max LL - Familiar Patterns by Async Ross - Lake Simcoe by Katharine Petkovski

Episode 3 of Season 4 is a prayerful meditation on the Ten Commandments. Join me in reflecting on this ancient wisdom and way to connect with God. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Enter In by Tony Anderson - Ethereal (instrumental) by Voyageur - Evermore (feat. Jordan Critz) by Roary - Everyt...

Episode 2 of Season 4 is a prayerful reflection on Ephesians 4:11-16 where Paul outlines the mission of the church - and of the church worker more specifically - to equip the saints for the work of ministry and to what end that equipping should aim for. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Embrac...

Episode 1 of Season 4 is a meditation on Psalm 30 in which David praises God for delivering him from calamity, turning his mourning into joy, and restoring his life. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Dream River by Async Ross - Enoch by Adrian Disch - Embrace by Roary - Eden by Jordan Critz

Episode 49 of Season 3 is a form of the ancient spiritual practice featured in St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises - the Prayer of Examen. This prayer is a way to reflect back on the day and see the hand of God at work in our lives, to practice gratitude, and to look forward to the coming day with the intent to align with Jesus. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subs...

Episode 48 of Season 3 is a meditation on Exodus 3:13-17 where God reveals His name to Moses - I Am Who I Am - and promises that He will deliver the people of Israel from their plight. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Distant Dream by Jo Blankenburg - Divisions by Max LL - Dreams & Vision...

Episode 47 of Season 3 is a meditation on Psalm 108 where David goes on a journey of faith in God's might against the backdrop of his own personal struggles to believe that God will deliver him from his peril. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Diana by Tony Anderson - Discovering by Adrian...

Episode 46 of Season 3 is a prayerful reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 where Paul compares the wisdom of God displayed in Jesus' sacrifice on the cross with the insufficient wisdom of the world. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Deliverance by Tony Anderson - Desire (feat. Konrad Snyder...