Meditations

Episode 16 is a reflection on the apostolic prayer found in Romans 15:5-6 and 13 where Paul prays for endurance, encouragement, hope, joy, and peace as the outcome of their faith.   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): - With Love by Analog Heart - You're Mine...

Episode 15 is a meditation on Gen 1:1-2:3 and the rabbinical tradition that this seminal passage is actually primarily about rest.   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):  - Ephemeral by Future of Forestry - Telescope (cello version) by TOLO - Two Voices by...

Episode 14 is a meditation on Psalm 139:13-15 and how we are intentional acts of God's will, fearfully and wonderfully made.   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): Each Other by Chris Coleman Eclipse by Future of Forestry Do It All Again (Instrumental) by Tyler...

Episode 13 is a reflection on John 14:12-20 and especially verse 15 where Jesus promises us that if we love Him, we will obey 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): - Trees by Future of Forestry - Nearness (Instrumental) by Bethel Music

Episode 12 is a reflection on Psalm 46:10 which says "Be still, and know that I am God.  I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" 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): - A Moment by Chris Coleman - Meris by Jordan Critz - Novella by...

Episode 11 is a creative retelling of Jesus opening the eyes of blind Bartimaeus from Mark 10:46-52.  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):  - Belong by Chris Coleman - Infinite by Jordan Critz - Bloom by Tony Anderson - Wake by Chris Coleman

Episode 10 is a reflection on the tale of God covering Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 by shedding the first blood in the biblical narrative. 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):  - Glory by Chris Coleman - Seen by Chris Coleman - Flying (instrumental) by Cody Fry -...

Episode 9 is a journey through Ephesians 3:14-19 where Paul prays an incredible prayer on behalf of the body of Christ in that city - a model for how to pray for the church today. 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): - Light by Jordan Critz - Eyes Wide Open by Tony...

Episode 8 is a meditation on Luke 21:16-19 and Jesus' astonishing claim that not a hair of the disciple's head would perish.   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): - Carry You with Me (instrumental) by Voyageur - Father's Land by Jordan Critz

Episode 7 is a reflection on the life of Jacob from Genesis 25 to 33 and how one encounter with the angel of the Lord changed everything for a desperate 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): - Ember by Tony Anderson - Tradition & Modernity by Max LL -...

Episode 6 is a reflection on Isaiah 40:12 where we are told that God marks off the heavens with the span of his hand.  What does this reveal of the nature and abilities 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):  - Nearness by Adrian Disch - Always (No O...

Episode 5 is a slow journey through Colossians 1:9-12 where Paul prays an incredible prayer on behalf of the body of Christ in that city - a model for how to pray for the church today.   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): - Lum (with Lane King) by Chris Colem...

Episode 4 is a meditation on Isaiah 43:2 which says, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you."  May you know the withness of God today! Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // Like what you found here?  Pass it on, rate, subscribe...

Episode 3 is a reflection on the themes of rivers of water and blood from the Levitical system of sacrifices, Ezekiel 47:1-12, Revelation 22:1-2, and John 19:33-34.  May you trust in the testimony of Jesus Christ today! 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) - Oce...

Episode 2 explores a portion of Jesus' prayer for the believers in John 17:20-24, also known as the "High Priestly Prayer."  Join me in praying through this powerful prayer 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): - Tenderness by Tony...

Episode 1 is a series of prayers utilizing the acronym IOUS which stands for incline, open, unite, and satisfy.  These four prayers come from Psalm 119:36, Psalm 119:18, Psalm 86:11b, and Psalm 90:14 respectively.  I first learned this acronym from John Piper and these prayers have become a consistent way to prepare my heart for each new day.    Connect with me at Mick@MickRMur...

Meditations is a podcast designed to help you engage the Christian scriptures in a contemplative manner by slowly and imaginatively praying through and reflecting on various biblical passages. This effort is the result of thousands of hours of prayerful meditation on the Bible.  I'd like to share it with you in order to inspire your faith and deepen your worship of God.   CS Lewis says “...