Cultivate Connection Meditation

God: Waters, swarm with fish and sea creatures. Let birds soar high above the earth in the broad expanse of sky. So God created huge sea creatures, all the swarm of life in the waters, and every kind and species of flying birds—each able to reproduce its own kind. And God saw that His new creation was beautiful and good. And God spoke this blessing over them: God: Be fruitful and multiply. Let cre...

God: "Lights, come out! Shine in the vast expanse of heavens’ sky dividing day from night to mark the seasons, days, and years. Lights, warm the earth with your light." It happened just as God said. God fashioned the two great lights—the brighter to mark the course of day, the dimmer to mark the course of night—and the Divine needled night with the stars. God set them in heavens’ sky to cast warm...

God: "Let the waters below the heavens be collected into one place and congregate into one vast sea, so that dry land may appear." It happened just as God said. God called the dry land "earth" and the waters congregated below "seas." And God saw that His new creation was beautiful and good. God: "Earth, sprout green vegetation! Grow all varieties of seed-bearing plants and all sorts of fruit-beari...

"Let there be a vast expanse in the middle of the waters. Let the waters above part from the waters below. So God parted the waters and formed this expanse, separating the waters above from the waters below. It happened just as God said. And God called the vast expanse “sky.” Evening gave way to morning. That was day two." -  Genesis 1:6-8 (VOICE) Just as God created the heavens and the earth...

"In the beginning, God created everything: the heavens above and the earth below. Here’s what happened: At first the earth lacked shape and was totally empty, and a dark fog draped over the deep while God’s spirit-wind hovered over the surface of the empty waters. Then there was the voice of God. Let there be light." -  Genesis 1:1-5 (VOICE) Sometimes we get caught up in listening to negative...

Thanks so much for journeying through Psalm 103 with us. This is it, the last in our series. While it is a little sad to come to the end of these journeys through God's word, we're filled with excitement as we prepare for the next one. We believe you're going to be richly blessed by it. You'll just have to wait until next Thursday. Until then, here's episode eight of our eight week meditation...

Here is our second to last episode of our eight week meditation through Psalm 103. This week we're in  Psalm 103:18-19 (TPT) where we dwell on the fact that God's throne is unshakeable, all powerful, and eternal. Sound very similar to His love for you doesn't it? P.S. Be sure to check out our newest blog post, More than enough  over on CultivateConnection.ca Become a Patron The Cultivate...

It's a humbling thought, "ashes to ashes, dust to dust" yet God's love knows no bounds. As finite our lives are, His blessings extend beyond this lifetime. There's another saying, "God takes us low to take us high" and I feel this is one of those times. After being brought to complete humility knowing we are mere dust, it is impossible not to leap for joy knowing there is a God who is intimately f...

Here's week five of our journey through Psalm 103. If you've missed any episodes you can find us on iTunes . Do you know that you are guilt-free; sinless, spotless, and beautiful in the eyes of God? The world wants you to believe you are unworthy, unloved, and abandoned but this is not who you truly are. As we meditate on  Psalm 103:12-13 (TPT) this week, we bless you to feel the love God has...

Welcome to week four of our journey through Psalm 103. This week's meditation is on  Psalm 103:9-11 (TPT) where we learn of God's loyal love for us. He doesn't find faults and His mercy extends higher than the heavens.  How loyal is your own love? Do you hold yourself to unrealistic standards or do you know how to extend mercy to yourself? Blessing you this week to come into a greater un...

Who are we to deserve such mercy? We who fail our father again and again and again. In our own eyes we're unworthy, but in God's eyes we are priceless. He is patient, kind, slow to anger and abounding in mercy. As you meditate on this week's scripture, savor each passage as if you were dining on the finest meal. Allow God's word to satisfy every part of you. May it encourage, inspire and fill you...

Have you ever thought much about all God has done for you? He gave us life. He gave us Jesus. What more could there be?  There's much more and this week we're going on a journey together, a journey to discover all the beautiful and awe inspiring things God has blessed you and I with, the children He loves dearly. This week's meditation is on  Psalm 103:3-5 (TPT) Become a Patron The Culti...

Welcome to our new series in Psalm 103. King David was a man who knew how to bare his whole heart to the Lord. The ups, the downs, and everything in between. The Psalms are filled with so much passion and emotion. Over the next few weeks we're going to enter in with David as he gushes with joy over the awe and wonder of God's love. I hope you're as excited as I am, because no matter where I am or...

Welcome to the very last episode of our eight week series on John 15. We've been seeking to discover what it looks like to abide in Jesus. Our series ends in  John 15 22-27  (TPT). Jesus has given us the Divine Encourager; the Spirit of Truth. What does He want to tell you today?   If you missed any of the previous meditations, links to each of them are below. Week 1 - Pruning...

To whose values do you align yourself with? We're excited to present week #7 of our eight week series on John 15, where we're seeking to discover what it looks like to abide in Jesus. If you missed any of the previous meditations, I've placed links to them at the end of this email. This week we're in  John 15 18-21  (TPT). The world first hated Jesus and will thus hate us. Fortunately He...

The fruit you bear will last! We're excited to present week #6 of our eight week series on John 15, where we're seeking to discover what it looks like to abide in Jesus. If you missed any of the previous meditations, I've placed links to them at the end of this email. This week we're in  John 15 16-17  (TPT). In it, Jesus promises his disciples the fruit they bear will last. Do you belie...

We're excited to present week #5 of our eight week series on John 15, where we're seeking to discover what it looks like to abide in Jesus. If you missed any of the previous meditations, I've placed links to them at the end of this email. This week we're in  John 15 12-15  (TPT) where Jesus so beautifully describes our relationship to him, from his point of view. Take comfort in knowing...

Where does your heart need nourishing today? We're excited to present week #4 of our eight week series on John 15, where we're seeking to discover what it looks like to abide in Jesus. If you missed any of the previous meditations, I've placed links to them at the end of this email. This week we're in  John 15 8-11  (TPT). Jesus provides the secret to experience God's overflowing gladnes...

Here's #3 of our eight week series on John 15, where we're seeking to discover what it looks like to abide in Jesus. If you missed the first two, I've placed links to them at the end of this email. This week we're in  John 15 5-7  (TPT). As we come to understand how God is our source who lives within us, we discover how abundant and fruitful our lives can be. God wants to bring healing a...

Here's #2 of our eight week series on John 15, where we're seeking to discover what it looks like to abide in Jesus. If you missed the first one, I've placed a link to it at the end of this email. This week we're in  John 15 3-4  (TPT). Another term for abide is to "remain" or "life union." If you feel you've been cut off from the vine, have hope! Jesus is inviting you into a union for l...

Hi there, I'm so glad you're here! This is the first of our eight week series on John 15, where we're seeking to discover what it looks like to abide in Christ Jesus. Today is your day to be filled with hope as the Faithful Farmer comes and prunes. You will bear much fruit as He brings about a great harvest in your life. This first session focuses on John 15 1-2 (TPT). Become a Patron The Cultivat...

It's time to let go of accusations and begin accepting who God says you are. When you see yourself in a photograph what do you think? A masterpiece? Because that is what God calls you. In a first ever for Cultivate Connection, we'd like to share a video with you. It's a powerful and compelling story of how we see ourselves and we hope it ministers to you. Enjoy Dove Real Beauty Sketches | You’re m...

Here's the fourth and final of our four part series inspired by the 4-elements. Get ready to be ignited as we explore the element of fire. Our scripture this week is  Luke 3:16 (TPT) John told the people he could only baptize with water, but Jesus will come and baptize into the spirit of holiness; into His raging fire. We bless you this week to receive and experience His raging fire over your...

In our third of a four part series inspired by the 4-elements we're going to FLOW, exploring the element of water. How is it the Holy Spirit wants to flow in and through you?  Who are the people He has called you to love?  What are the passions He has put on your heart?  Have you disqualified yourself for some reason? Our scripture this week is  John 7:37-38 (TPT) Become a Patr...

I'm really excited for our second of a four part series inspired by the 4-elements. We explore the element of air this week and its connection to our breath. The Holy Spirit breathes the breath of life into us, causing life and awakening. It is the spirit of God, and the power of God that establishes our freedom, something we can’t do on our own. The following verses are referenced in this weeks m...