Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation

Send us Fan Mail The Mercy of God Scripture: Titus 3:5 "He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit." Titus reflects on the saving grace of God and the role of His mercy in our lives. It reminds us that our salvation is not earned through our own righteousness, but is a gift...

Send us Fan Mail Showing Mercy to the Least Scripture: Matthew 25:40 "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'"  Jesus emphasizes the importance of showing mercy to the marginalized and vulnerable in society. This passage reminds us that when we serve and show compassion to those in nee...

Send us Fan Mail Mercy and Forgiveness Scripture: Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." This verse highlights the connection between mercy and forgiveness. It challenges us to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving towards others, following the example of Christ's forgiveness towards us. Reflection: Who do...

Send us Fan Mail The Gift of Mercy Scripture: Luke 6:36  "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful." This verse teaches us to be merciful, just as God is merciful to us. It reminds us of the unending grace and compassion that God extends to us, and calls us to imitate His mercy in our interactions with others. Reflection: Think about the mercy that God has shown you. How can you exte...

Send us Fan Mail Mercy in Action Scripture: Matthew 5:7  "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." This verse emphasizes the importance of showing mercy to others in order to receive mercy ourselves. It encourages us to reflect on our actions and how we can be more compassionate and forgiving towards those around us. Reflection: How have you shown mercy to others recently...

Send us Fan Mail What if the stones we carry—our quick judgments, sharp words, and silent resentments—could be set down for good? We journey through Psalm 51 and John 8 to explore how confession opens the door to mercy, and how Jesus transforms a moment of public shame into a path of restoration. With simple breathwork and gentle muscle relaxation, we make space for God’s presence, quiet the noise...

Send us Fan Mail Serving as a Lifestyle Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10 - " As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." Reflection: How can you make serving others a consistent part of your daily life? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessIns...

Send us Fan Mail Serving with Joy Scripture: Romans 12:11 - "Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit. Serve the Lord with gladness." Reflection: How can you serve others with a joyful heart, even in challenging circumstances? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessInstitute Leave a voic...

Send us Fan Mail Serving Humbly Scripture: Mark 10:45 - "For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Reflection: How can you imitate Jesus by serving others with humility? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessInstitute Leave a voicema...

Send us Fan Mail Serving as Unto the Lord Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24 - "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ." Reflection : How can you view your daily tasks as opportunities to serve the Lord? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel t...

Send us Fan Mail Serving Others with Love Scripture: Galatians 5:13 - "For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another." Reflection : How can you show love through service to others today? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting htt...

Send us Fan Mail What if greatness is found in the work no one sees? We slow down with a guided Christian meditation that moves from confession and calm breathing to worship and a reflective reading of Matthew 20:20–28, where Jesus overturns our instincts for status with a call to serve. Along the way, we confront the desire for the “best seat,” the sting of jealousy when others are praised, and t...

Send us Fan Mail Devotional Thought: We withdraw not for isolation, but to be filled, gaining strength for better service in the world. The strength found in this stillness—"quietness and trust"—ensures we re-enter the world’s chaos with peace and power, acting from a deep, well-tended spirit. Scripture: “In quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.” — Isaiah 3...

Send us Fan Mail Devotional Thought: Solitude creates the necessary space for deep, undistracted intercession, moving our prayers beyond hurried requests. Following Jesus’s example, the silence helps our petitions become focused, honest, and aligned with God's will as we stand in the gap for others. Scripture: “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” — Luke 5:16 (NIV) Questions...

Send us Fan Mail Devotional Thought: Quietness is a spiritual mirror, cutting through busyness to reveal the true condition of our hearts—our motives, sins, and wounds. It's an active listening exercise where we invite God to search us, preparing us for repentance and genuine change. Scripture: “Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.” — Psalm 4:4...

Send us Fan Mail Devotional Thought: When we withdraw, we allow God to shepherd our depleted souls. True rest is the presence of God's peace, not just the absence of work. Solitude guides us to "green pastures and still waters," restoring us from the striving of modern life. Scripture: “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He...

Send us Fan Mail Solitude as Spiritual Priority Devotional Thought : Jesus consistently prioritized solitude, showing it's a radical act of prioritizing intimacy with the Father over ministry demands. If the Son of God needed to withdraw to pray, we certainly do too. Solitude sets aside the urgent to focus on the eternal. Scripture: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus g...

Send us Fan Mail Before the world wakes, there’s a quiet place where strength returns. We step into that space with Mark 1:35, watching Jesus rise while it’s still dark to pray, and we learn how solitude can move us from hurry to holy. Guided by Scripture, breathwork, and gentle body awareness, we build a simple practice that turns down the volume of worry and turns up attentive trust. We start wi...

Send us Fan Mail Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NKJV): "...that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation..." Reflection Question: Who can you tangibly serve or share with today? What fear of "not having enough" prevents you from being more generous? Support the show Consider helping us to take the...

Send us Fan Mail Scripture: Matthew 6:24 (ESV) "No one can serve two masters... You cannot serve God and money." Reflection Questions : When you worry, is your trust in God or your bank account? What area of your life needs to be fully surrendered to God? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessI...

Send us Fan Mail Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23 The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light... Reflection Question : What Media or desire is cluttering your focus today? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessInstitute Leave a voicemail question or prayer...

Send us Fan Mail Scripture: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Question for Reflection:  If someone audited your calendar and bank statement from the past month, what would they conclude that you treasure most? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessInstitute Leave a vo...

Send us Fan Mail Scripture: Matthew 6:20 (ESV) "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up of yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. Reflection Questions: What "moth and rust" threatens your current most valued earthly possessi...

Send us Fan Mail What if the things we protect most are the very things that keep us restless? Guided by Pastor Robert Young, we move slowly from confession to calm—through steady breathing, gentle muscle release, and worship—so our hearts are ready to hear Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:19–24. The message is simple and searching: do not cling to what moth and rust can reach; set your treasure where ti...

Send us Fan Mail Scripture: Psalm 4:8 - "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." Reflection: How can you rest in God's peace and trust in His protection over your life? What fears or worries can you surrender to Him as you lay down to sleep? Prayer: Lord, as I lay down to rest, grant me the peace that only You can give. May Your presence su...