Daylight Meditations

The second half of the Beautitudes takes us from understanding our inner world, to gaining a new perspective of our outer world - the ways in which we should also perceive others and what they do or don't do. Each point Jesus makes is to show us a better way to interact, a better way to live, and a better way to see who we are and our real purpose. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO...

The signposts of life point to honest living, straight talk and hearts of love. Devoting ourselves to living in the sight of God helps us keep on the path He has chosen for each of us.  Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America.  Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, and Ph...

As you listen to the first half of the Beatitudes, take time to take in the meaning of each concept Jesus presented. He talked about exasperation, of giving up and accepting who we are. He explained that what you feel or see as loss, was actually the entry point to gain, to recovery, and to peace.  Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America.  Please visit CFONorthAmer...

What is our purpose, and once we understand it, how do we stay in the center of what's best for us? Jude said it best, "carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus Christ." Let us pursue our purpose, indeed.  Daylight Meditations...

This meditation takes us from Job's lament (and ours) of wondering if our lives really matter to reminding us that there is a deeper purpose to our lives. This meditation shows us God's view of us -  that so much more is accomplished than we realize when we give no matter how we feel, when we trust God even though we don't see why we should. His Kingdom operates when we choose to trade our la...

We don't often think of God in a position of validating us! Yet, that's what He desires to do. God's way of living is one of having a tender heart toward those less fortunate, and compassion for those who are lonely and forgotten. God doesn't ask for rule keepers. Instead, He looks for those who know love restores hope, covers shame and heals broken hearts. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast...

Life defined. It is more than breathing air. It is believing God for who He is - Love - it's essence - the Source of it - the beginning and the end of it. Yet, without end, ever. We are invited to enter Love and enter Life and be better people because we have done so. Listen carefully to what the Scriptures say about Life.  Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. &nbsp...

Living well seems to be a balance of finding our purpose and enjoying our days. One does not preclude the other, nor is one more important than the other. Living with moderation in all things, gives us balance and perspective. Ask God for His view, His perspective as you listen to this meditation.  Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America.  Please visit CFONorthAmer...

When love has the first word in our lives, we are free from the slavery of fear and punishment. John wrote, "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear..." Peter explained, "...you are a slave to whatever controls you." So, living and trusting God's love for us and in us, frees us from the slavery of fearing what others think, and what others say. Consider these phrases as you list...

Patience involves understanding timing, an element in this world that is beyond our control. Yet, being patient is within our control. It is a force of our will to restrain from selfish desires, from pushing ahead when we need to stand still and let God be God. The measure of our maturity can be seen in how we handle patience.   Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America....

It's so easy for us to lose sight of the eternal purpose of our lives, of our experiences and of our responses to all that happens to us. Pain, heartache and disappointments often crowd our days and  to welcome and find joy is far from our thoughts. Yet - the eternal value of trusting God in it all, is the real thing. Ask God for this view today as you listen in on Peter's and Paul's words. D...

Although different attributes of our behavior and attitudes, kindness and gentleness are closely related. Both convey a sweet attitude toward others. Kindness is an act as well as an attitude. It reaches out, is sympathetic and soothes the rough edges of life that another person is wrestling with. As you listen today, let kindness become a tangible action in your thoughts and actions by taking in...

Once again, the realm of God's kingdom turns our world upside down. Real freedom is being free from self-indulgence. When we control our desires, and seek another's well-being, we are loving deeply and restoring life and freedom in this world. We are equipped by love to move beyond, to see beyond ourselves into another's need and love them in it.  Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from...

James writes that peace is a seed from the fruit called spiritual maturity. It is 'sown in peace by those who make peace by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals.'  We must have the seed to sow it. It is a release of our desires for the deeper healing of Jesus' presence. His peace is ours, giving us the seeds that can be sown in others' hearts.  Daylight Meditations is a dail...

It is an interesting concept - to clothe ourselves with gentleness. Might that be one of the qualities people see first when they meet us? Might that be what we wear in our homes and in the marketplace? What would change in our world if we walked through our day with the heart of gentleness toward every creature, every person? Father, would you place this quality of character across our shoulders,...

Joy is an attitude, not an emotion. It comes from our heart and results from our trusting in God. Even in the most sorrowful experiences, God's joy is our strength as we choose it. Take in these words of encouragement and ask the Holy Spirit to show you God's joy for you and His gift of joy that is already growing in you. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America.  Please...

As a father is a living example of how to respond to life's challenges, so our Father God, demonstrates a life of faithfulness by keeping His promises to us. In turn, we are to mimic, to learn how to be faithful to Him and to those in our life. It is a bond, God's promise of standing with us that expresses the depth of love and honor that we in turn can do the same to those with us.  Daylight...

Of all the expressions of emotions we have, love seems to be the easiest and the hardest to share. The well-known chapter, 1 Corinthians 13 is used to describe the way to live yet we find it unattainable, because we try to do it rather than letting Jesus do it through us. The branch doesn't produce fruit- the the branch bears the fruit produced by the Vine.  Daylight Meditations is a daily po...

As with all aspects that define our Lord and God, goodness is a quality of His character. Paul write to the Ephesians, for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth. Our life in Jesus develops such fruit. The goodness of God, is something He share with us- that we might share this sweet tasting fruit with others. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North...

In part 2 of Lament, we take time to mourn the injustices we see and feel. Listen to these selections from Psalm 74 as you pray for God to hear and heal our hearts and land. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America.  Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. Contributors: Elizabeth Ames, Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, and Phi...

Our lives are the most truthful witness of the value and change that a commitment to Jesus brings. As we think and speak the Truth in love, we release life into the lives the others, which in turn, generates hope of a better way to live now. Listen to this meditation with a heart that sees and hears what God's Spirit is doing.  Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. &...

A lament is an appeal to God for aid to overcome a present calamity, it is to mourn over with expressions of grief. This is the first of two parts, using Psalm 74 as the meditation, we invite you to pray with us for God to hear and answer our cries today.  Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America.  Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, a...

We're invited to join God in His work. Each of us has a role, we've been given many gifts and we're called to use what we have and who we're made to be. Yet, even in this, it is the Lord who completes the work in us and through us. We need only to be open and available.  Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America.  Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about...

Let's contemplate the ways God shows His care about us. No matter where we are, where we go, or what we do, He is always right there with us. His thoughts about each of us, are more than the grains of sand this world holds. Never are we out of His thoughts. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America.  Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and o...

Throughout history, God has entered the physical realm of earth and time to speak to us, to walk with us, and to guide us. When God entered our world as Jesus, He opened the door for us to enter eternity. From the moment we believe the truth of who Jesus is and trust Him, we are given a new role. Now we have access to God in eternity because His Spirit is with us in Time. Here we live, but there w...