Meditations

Episode 41 is a meditation on Revelation 19:1-7 & 11-16 where Heaven rejoices at the overthrow of Babylon in chapter 18 - Babylon representing everything that ultimately rejects God's authority.  We then see Jesus astride a white horse leading the armies of Heaven, but still bearing the marks of His sacrifice on our behalf.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you f...

Episode 40 is a reflection on 1 Kings 18:20-40 where Elijah faces off against the prophets of Baal.  As God responds to Elijah's petition with fire, the people fall on their faces declaring, "the Lord, He is God!"  May we have a similar revelation today, in Jesus' name! Connect with me at mick@mickrmurray.com // Like what you heard here?  Feel free to comment, rate, share, and/or su...

Episode 39 is a meditation on Luke 15:11-32 - Jesus' parable that is often called "The Story of the Prodigal Son," but which is actually a parable depicting the extravagance of the Father's love, compassion, and forgiveness toward two sons whose hearts were equally far from Him.  Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you heard here?  Feel free to rate, comment, share, and/...

Episode 38 is a meditation on the 7 phrases Jesus utters from the cross found in Luke 23:34, Luke 23:43, John 19:26-27, Matt 27:46 (and Mark 15:30), Mark 15:34, John 19:28-30, & Luke 23:46.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Feel free to share, rate, comment, and/or subscribe.   Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Saudade by Tony And...

Episode 37 is a walk through Psalm 1, highlighting the blessing that comes from meditating day and night on the person of Jesus.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Feel free to share, comment, rate, and/or subscribe.  Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed):  - The King by Tony Anderson - Nuit by Tony Anderson - Eclosion by Tony Anderson

Episode 36 is a prayerful walkthrough of 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 and 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, two more of the wonderful "apostolic prayers," or prayers Jesus and the early apostles prayed for the churches of that time period. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Feel free to rate, comment, subscribe, and/or share. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - D...

Episode 35 is a brief meditation on 2 Chronicles 7:14 where we see the people of God are to be characterized by humility, prayer, devotion, and repentance.  Join me in praying this verse on behalf of the body of Christ in our day.  Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment.   Background tracks (licensed...

Episode 34 is a meditation on Psalm 37:3-9 and the promise that God will satisfy the desires of those who delight themselves in Him. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Gather by Chris Coleman - Spiriteaux by Tony Anderson - Kingdom by Jordan Critz

Episode 33 is a series of preparatory prayers focused on consecrating the self to the work of the Spirit.  These meditations come from James 4:7, Psalm 139:23-24, Romans 8:5, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, & Isaiah 11:2. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via...

Episode 32 is part 4 in a series of episodes reflecting on the New Heavens and the New Earth depicted in Revelation 21 and 22.  This episode specifically focuses on chapter 22, verses 1-5.   Connect with me at ideologypc@gmail.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - At Dawn (alt version) by C...

Episode 31 is a prayerful walk through Matthew 5:3-12, otherwise known as the Beatitudes of Jesus.  This passage describes the way of the Master.  Join me as we pray through it together. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Ariana Part 1 by Tony Anderson...

Episode 30 is a reflection on Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 and the vanity of life apart from the life of God.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed):  - Driftless by Abilene - Groundless by Hammock

Episode 29 is a reflection on the emotions of Jesus - how alive and vibrant He was compared with how He is often portrayed in the media.  We look at several different passages including: Compassion - Mark 1:40-42 (I erroneously say 40-45 in the recording) Joy - Luke 10:21 Anger - John 2:13-17 (again I erroneously say 13-22 in the recording) Grief - John 11:33-36 Connect with me at Mick@MickRM...

Episode 28 is a continuation of the series on the New Heavens and the New Earth.  This installment is a meditation on Revelation 21:15-27 and the nature of the heavenly city. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via MusicBed): - Illuminate by Shawn Williams - Greatest Love by...

Episode 27 is a meditation on Paul's prayer for the church at Philippi recorded in Philippians 1:9-11.  It is one of the "apostolic prayers" that we find Jesus and His disciples praying on behalf of the church. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed):  - Rise...

Episode 26 is a meditation on Jeremiah 17:5-8 that describes the state of the one who trusts in created things vs. the blessing of the one who trusts in God.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed):  - Anomali by Jordan Critz - The Final Shore by Jordan Crit...

Episode 25 is a continuation of a four-part series on the New Heavens and the New Earth, this time from Revelation 21:9-14.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - First by Roary - Eleomera by Jo Blankenburg - Perennial by Tony Anderson

Episode 24 is a reflection on possibly the most famous chapter of the Bible: Psalm 23.   The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your r...

Episode 23 is a journey through the Lord's Prayer recorded in Matthew 6:9-13.   Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Lik...

Episode 22 is the first installment of a four-part series looking at select passages in Revelation 21 and 22.  This meditation is on Revelation 21:1-7 describing the culmination of God making His dwelling among man.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): -...

Episode 21 is a meditation on Aaron's blessing recorded in Numbers 6:24-26: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;   the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed b...

Episode 20 is a reflection on John's vision of Jesus in Revelation 1:12-16 and how each component of this vision had corresponding Old Testament references that the first recipients of this letter would have been familiar with.   Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via Music...

Episode 19 is a prayerful reflection on Ephesians 1:15-23 which another of the apostolic prayers that we find Jesus and His early followers prayed for the church in the New Testament.  Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed):  Dreamlife by Tony Anderson Yearn...

Episode 18 is a meditation on Genesis 1:26-28 and the telos embedded in this passage: that we exist for fellowship with God to the glory of God. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): Deeper by Chris Coleman Like a Child by Tony Anderson Nascent by Chris Coleman

Episode 17 is a meditation on Matthew 25:14-30 and specifically the perspective of the servant who received one talent - that our understanding of the heart of the master will determine our response to His initiative toward us. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe, and/or leave a comment. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): -...