Cultivate Connection Meditation

Astonishing The Miracles of Jesus Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven.” But some of the teachers of religious law said to themselves, “That’s blasphemy! Does he think he’s God?” Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, “Why do you have such evil thoughts in your heart...

Great Things The Miracles of Jesus Even demons must bow down before the authority of Jesus. Eventually Jesus came to the other side of the sea, to the region of the Gadarenes. There, two men who lived near the tombs and were possessed by demons came out to the seaside and met Jesus. They were flailing about, so violent that they obstructed the path of anyone who came their way. Demons (screaming a...

Lifted Up The Miracles of Jesus With just one touch, Jesus can change everything. They told Him about Simon’s mother-in-law who was there in bed, sick and feverish. Jesus went to her side, took her hand, and lifted her up. As soon as He touched her, the fever left her and she felt well again—strong enough to bustle around the house taking care of her visitors. - Mark 1:30-31 VOICE We also read thi...

Jesus Marveled The Miracles of Jesus Did you know you can marvel Jesus with your faith? When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernaum. At that time the highly valued slave of a Roman officer was sick and near death. When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some respected Jewish elders to ask him to come and heal his slave. So they earnestly begged Jesus to help...

Be Healed The Miracles of Jesus Then Jesus said, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Imagine what it was like watching this scene unfold right in front of you. When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. And a man with leprosy came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, saying,...

Daily Portion A Journey Through Psalm 37 Jesus is the Savior of all who choose to hide themselves in Him. What does it look like to be hidden in Jesus and what is the difference between hiding yourself in Christ or from Christ? Every evil sinner will be destroyed, obliterated. They’ll be utter failures with no future! But the Lord will be the Savior of all who love him. Even in their time of troub...

Keep Moving Forward Steadily A Journey Through Psalm 37 Is there an area in your life where impatience has been rising? Where you’ve been waiting for God to act, and you feel like it’s not happening quick enough? Evil ones spy on the godly ones, stalking them to find something they could use to accuse them. They’re out for the kill! But God will foil all their plots. The godly will not stand conde...

Faithful Lovers of God A Journey Through Psalm 37 It is the faithful who inherit the earth. The world needs Godly lovers to bring His wisdom into every situation. The faithful lovers of God will inherit the earth and enjoy every promise of God’s care, dwelling in peace forever. God-lovers make the best counselors. Their words possess wisdom and are right and trustworthy. The ways of God are in the...

Blessed to Become a Blessing A Journey Through Psalm 37 God does not guarantee things will be easy or simple, He does guarantee he will provide for you. When we freely receive, we can freely give, for it is the godly ones who freely give to others. I was once inexperienced, but now I’m old. Not once have I found a lover of God forsaken by him, nor have any of their children gone hungry. Instead, I...

Receive God's Hand A Journey Through Psalm 37 God is trustworthy and faithful. As one of His blessed children, are you able to fully receive all that He has for you? All the enemies of God will perish. For the wicked have only a momentary value, a fading glory. Then one day they vanish! Here today, gone tomorrow. They break their promises, borrowing money but never paying it back. The good man ret...

Much of God A Journey Through Psalm 37 The world tells us we need more, often to the point of forcing it upon us. Then there’s God, gently wooing us into His more. Never forcing, always faithful, and relentless in His pursuit of us. It is much better to have little combined with much of God than to have the fabulous wealth of the wicked and nothing else. For the Lord takes care of all his forgiven...

Pride Filled Hearts A Journey Through Psalm 37 If there was such a thing as spiritual cancer, would pride be it? The nature and character of God is to bless His children, even if it requires piercing our pride filled hearts. This is His refining process. Let the wicked keep plotting against the godly with all their sneers and arrogant jeers. God laughs at the wicked and their plans, for he knows t...

The Humble of Heart A Journey Through Psalm 37 What does it look like to be humble of heart and why do the humble of heart inherit God’s promises? Is trust what roots and grounds their faith in God? Stay away from anger and revenge. Keep envy far from you, for it only leads you into lies. For one day the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will inherit the land. Just a little...

Quiet Your Heart A Journey Through Psalm 37 Does it seem like those around you are prospering while you are not? Quiet your heart and trust in Him. God is faithful and will do what He says. Give God the right to direct your life, and as you trust him along the way, you’ll find he pulled it off perfectly! He will appear as your righteousness, as sure as the dawning of a new day. He will manifest as...

Fix Your Heart A Journey Through Psalm 37 What are you fixing your heart on? Where do you need to turn your attention towards Jesus today? By His Spirit comes wisdom and understanding. He is everlasting and faithful in His promises. Don’t follow after the wicked ones or be jealous of their wealth. Don’t think for a moment they’re better off than you. They and their short-lived success will soon sh...

Purify What is Your Word? Welcome to our week 12 wrap up of the “What’s Your Word?” series. Thank you to all who submitted words for this year. This weeks word is from Travis. Thanks for sending in your word Travis! We serve a holy God. The only way we can draw near to Him is to be holy, and the only way to be holy is through Jesus. It is by the blood of Jesus we are cleansed whiter than snow. Who...

Focus What is Your Word? This is our second-to-last week of our series “What’s Your Word.” This week’s word was sent in by Amy. Thanks so much for sharing Amy! We become the things we worship. Who or what are we giving our attention to in worship? What is God calling you to focus on, and how is He calling you to focus on it? I have set the Lord continually before me; Because He is at my right hand...

Restore What is Your Word? We’re excited to partner this week with our good friend Allison La Bianca who runs Awaken & Free. Learn more about Allison and all the great things she’s up to on Instagram @awakenandfree . Our God is a god who restores our souls. Invite Him in to bring refreshment to the dry areas of your life today. The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I sh...

Reclaim What is Your Word? Stand firm and believe in God's promises that He is who He says He is. He has reclaimed you from dark places. Remember these things, Jacob: You are my servant, Israel. I formed you; you are my servant. Israel, I will not forget you. I made your rebellious acts disappear like a thick cloud and your sins like the morning mist. Come back to me, because I have reclaimed you....

Harmony What is Your Word? Harmony - Be equal and have the same respect for one another. To live in peace with one another. Is God saying “I want to change the way you’re treating that person”? If there is an area of your life out of harmony, there is an opportunity waiting for you. A special thank you to Shelley for submitting this week's word. Thanks Shelley! Do to others whatever you would like...

Rest What is Your Word? Is it hard for you to be still and silent in His presence? Ask for His grace to do so. Welcome to week 7 of this series. This week's word was sent in by Rebecca. Thanks Rebecca! I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. - Psalm 16:8-9 NLT Rest in the Lord and wait p...

Embrace What is Your Word? Have you ever hugged someone whose arms hang limp as if trying to ward off your affection? Let us not respond to the embrace of God’s word the same Don’t just listen to the Word of Truth and not respond to it, for that is the essence of self-deception. So always let his Word become like poetry written and fulfilled by your life!. - James 1:22 TPT Every spiritual blessing...

Light What is Your Word? God's light fills the whole earth. Blessing you to shine brightly as He guides your steps. No longer will you need the sun to shine by day, nor the moon to give its light by night, for the Lord your God will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. - Isaiah 60:19 NLT Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me...

Perspective What is Your Word? A new position provides a new perspective, and what better position than being seated with Christ in Heavenly places. Thank you to Susi for sending in this week's word. Thanks Susi! But God, with the unfathomable richness of His love and mercy focused on us, united us with the Anointed One and infused our lifeless souls with life—even though we were buried under moun...

Abide What is Your Word? Welcome to week 3 of our 12 week series. This week’s word is Abide, and was sent in by Trina on Instagram. Thanks Trina! God is calling you to abide in Him, and as you allow the vinedresser to prune as He sees necessary, you will bear much fruit. I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every bran...