Meditations

Episode 45 of Season 2 is a prayerful reflection on Psalm 33 where the Psalmist worships God from an elevated perspective and is caught up in the grandeur and power of Yahweh. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - The Father's Heart by Tony Anderson - Who We Said We Are (instrumental) by CHPTR...

Episode 44 of Season 2 is a brief meditation on Habakkuk 3:17-19 where the prophet declares that even if his circumstances deteriorate and he is impoverished, yet he will rejoice in the Lord. What kind of revelation of God must he have had to enable him to pray in this way? Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed vi...

Episode 43 of Season 2 is a reading of select passages from Jonah where we reflect on the difficulty Jonah had in delivering the word of the Lord to His enemies. We use this internal conflict as a springboard into the difficult task of praying for our enemies with prayers inspired by the Book of Common Prayer. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or c...

Episode 42 of Season 2 is a brief meditation on 3 John 2-4 where John speaks a blessing over the reader as a salutation - that all would be well with us, and that our health would prosper even as our souls are thriving. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - A New World by Jordan Critz - Seeds by T...

Episode 41 is a reflection on the opening chapter of Nehemiah where Nehemiah is informed of the devastation of Jerusalem and responds with mourning, prayer, and repentance. His example is instructive for the church today to humble itself, repent of sin, and pray for the glory of God to be seen in the midst of the people of God. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscri...

Episode 40 of Season 2 is a brief meditation on the short Psalm 117 where the Psalmist simply and powerfully exhorts the nations to praise God for His steadfast love and enduring faithfulness. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Gift of Life by Tony Anderson - Darkest Night by Tony Anderson

Episode 39 of Season 2 is a meditation on 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 where Paul reflects on the power of God evident in the fragility of man, and how the death at work in believers means life for others. In light of the resurrection and the New Earth, these light and momentary challenges pale in comparison to the weight of God's glory that far outweighs our hardships in this life. Connect with me at...

Episode 38 of Season 2 is a reading of select verses from Job 38:1 to 42:6 where God answers Job out of the whirlwind and paints Job's questions concerning pain and suffering in a much greater light to give humanity much-needed perspective. Job 38:1-39:2, 9-10, 19-22, 26-27, 40:1-14, 41:1-2, 9-11, 42:1-6 Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or com...

Episode 37 of Season 2 is a meditation on Psalm 13 where David pours out his frustration with the Lord to the Lord, and pleads for God to intervene on his behalf. After voicing his complaint, David ends by recalling to mind the steadfast love of God and his intent to praise Him with his lips. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background...

Episode 36 of Season 2 is a brief prayerful meditation on Obadiah 1:4-5, 15, & 21 where the prophet rebukes Edom for its pride and warns of the coming day of the Lord, pointing forward to the eventual ascension of the Messiah to the throne to benevolently rule the kingdoms of the earth. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tr...

Episode 35 of Season 2 is a prayerful reflection on Haggai 2:6-9 where the prophet declares that the Lord of Hosts will shake the nations and bring the glory of the nations into His house, that this latter glory will be greater than the former, and that He will bless His people with peace. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tra...

Episode 34 of Season 2 is a meditation on Joshua 1:5-9 where the Lord exhorts Joshua to be strong and courageous because the Lord will be with him, and Joshua is commanded to center his life on the words of God so that he would have great success wherever he goes. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed...

Episode 33 of Season 2 is a prayerful meditation on Psalm 41 where David reflects on both the blessings that follow those who consider the poor as well as the ongoing pain caused by those around him, and how his trust is in God to deliver, defend, and heal him. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed):...

Episode 32 of Season 2 is a meditation on Proverbs 1:1-9 and 20-23 where Solomon his son and all people to heed the instruction that comes from God - indeed that the fear of the Lord is the very beginning of knowledge, and that God will pour His Spirit out on those who respond to Wisdom's call. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Backgroun...

Episode 31 of Season 2 is a brief reflection on Malachi 3:1-3 where the prophet looks ahead to the coming of John the Baptist and ultimately of Jesus.  The messenger will prepare the way with a message of repentance for the One who will refine mankind so that we might be able to present our offering of righteousness back to the Lord. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to sha...

Episode 30 of Season 2 is a prayerful meditation on Psalm 127 where Solomon reflects on the futility of man's efforts apart from reliance on God and then muses on the blessings of children in the context of God's agency working through mankind.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed):  - Pe...

Episode 29 of Season 2 is a brief meditation on Philemon 1:4-7 where Paul thanks God for his friend's faith in Jesus and hospitality toward the saints, and prays that their Christian fellowship would be so rich that it would become a window into the fulness of Christ.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background track (licensed vi...

Episode 28 of Season 2 is a meditation on Zephaniah 3:14-20 where the prophet admonishes the people of God to rejoice in the face of difficulty in light of God's forgiveness, unabashed love, and redemption. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): First by Roary The Final Shore by Jordan Critz Greatest...

Episode 27 of Season 2 is a prayerful reflection on Jude 1:17-25 where Jude admonishes the believer - in the presence of worldly scoffers - to build themselves up in the love of God and then turn around and assist others who doubt and struggle. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed):  - Starry Ni...

Episode 26 of Season 2 is a prayerful reflection on 1 Samuel 17:8-9 & 48-49 as well as 2 Samuel 21:15-22.  In these passages, we see David running to the battle to defeat Goliath, and in so doing he liberates a nation and makes giant-slaying commonplace in Israel.  May we also blaze a path for others to walk in freedom over the giants in our lives! Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray...

Episode 25 of Season 2 is a reflection on Nahum 1:1-9 and verse 15 where Nahum eulogizes God's wrath against his enemies while also praising Him for His faithfulness to His people.  Indeed, how beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who publish peace.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background...

Episode 24 of Season 2 is a prayerful meditation on Psalm 111 where the Psalmist recounts God's nature and works and praises Him for it. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed):  - Onward by Chris Coleman - Across the Water by CHPTRS - Ascension by Jordan Critz

Episode 23 of Season 2 is a reflection on 1 Chronicles 16:23-34 where the author waxes poetically as they reflect on God's splendor and majesty.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed by Musicbed):  - Particles by Tony Anderson - Morning Light by CHPTRS

Episode 22 of Season 2 is a meditation on Psalm 57 where David reflects on the refuge his soul finds in God even and especially amid difficult circumstances, and how God is worthy of worship and thanksgiving because of His steadfast nature and faithfulness.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed...

Episode 21 of Season 2 is a brief meditation on Judges 6:7-10 where, in the face of imminent danger, the prophet reminds the Israelites of God's deliverance in the past to encourage their faith in the present. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Dreamlife by Tony Anderson - Reckoning by Chris Co...