The Daily Still - Guided Christian Meditation, Reflection, and Devotionals

In this opening episode of a brand new season, we begin a gentle journey into rest, renewal, and the quiet transforming presence of God. Through reflective meditation, breath prayer, and Scripture, we are invited to slow down and notice the new thing God is already bringing forth within us. Inspired by Isaiah 43:19, this meditation offers space to release striving, receive God's faithful love, and...

Today we complete our Journey through Lent with a focus on patience. We consider the question: What tests my patience? Prayer reference: "Patient Trust" By Teilhard de Chardin
 
 Meditations written and hosted by Cindy Helton, Spiritual Director
  The Daily Still is produced by SoundGood Media.

Today we continue our Journey through Lent with a focus on Forgiveness and making space for confession. Scripture Reference: John 8:36  Meditations written and hosted by Cindy Helton, Spiritual Director
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Today we continue our Journey through Lent with a focus on Surrender.  We consider the question: What stands between me and surrender? References: Matthew 16:24 and The Wesleyan Prayer of Surrender
 
Meditations written and hosted by Cindy Helton, Spiritual Director
  The Daily Still is produced by SoundGood Media.

Today we continue our Journey through Lent with a focus on service. We consider the questions: Who do I find difficult to love or serve? What is one way I can overcome indifference by serving someone today? Scripture references: 1 Peter 4:10 and Matthew 25:35-40 Daily Still Meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton with podcast production by SoundGood Media.

Today we focus on Psalm 42 and the practice of Lament. Pause, breathe, and consider the question: Where is my heart discouraged? Daily Still Meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton with podcast production by SoundGood Media.

During this season of Lent, you're invited to join The Daily Still Podcast each Monday for a Journey of Returning to God through meditation and personal reflection. We will offer six meditations that correspond with the six weeks of Lent.
 
 A great place to start this journey, is to ask yourself: Where do I feel distant from God?
 What practices will deepen the love of God in me?
 
 Scripture Ref...

Merry Christmas from The Daily Still! Today's meditation helps prepare our hearts in anticipation of Christ's birth. The stories and scriptures may be familiar, but there is always more to ponder. This meditation focuses on Mary's story and her faithful "yes" to the mystery of God. As you listen, consider with fresh insight the courage of Mary. Consider the fear she must have experienced, the vuln...

The Hope of The World - Resurrection Sunday "He is risen! He is risen indeed!" The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." - Matthew 28:5-6 On Easter Sunday, all sorrow of holy week is turned to joy and praise. H oly Week reveals contrasts: the crucifixion and the resurrection, death a...

On this Holy Saturday the Lord Jesus Christ lays in the tomb after his death on the cross. But God is always at work behind the scenes and beyond what we can see or imagine. And so we wait in hope of the glorious resurrection. "Wait on the mercy of your Lord Jesus Christ." - Jude 21 What are you waiting for in your life and hoping to be true? "I wait quietly before God…for my victory comes from hi...

On Good Friday we look at the cross and remember the price Jesus paid, as He took our sin upon Himself. "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53:5 NIV As Jesus continued his journey through passion week, His throne would be a cross, and his crown would be made of thorn...

The Last Supper, shared by Jesus and His disciples, is commemorated on this Holy Thursday also known as Maundy Thursday. This meal was rich in symbolic meaning. We are all invited to come together as one family, to the table of our Lord. Matthew 26:26-30 (NIV) - "While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, 'Take and eat;...

Matthew 26:6-13 NIV – (Jesus Anointed at Bethany) "While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked. "This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the...

On Holy Tuesday, the religious leaders tried to discredit Jesus' power and ultimate authority. But Jesus clearly states his deity and authority in John 14:6. He is the way, the truth and the life. He died so that we can have personal access to the Father. Jesus invites us to trust in Him. Silence and solitude is a place of resting and trusting in God. We invite you to pause for a few moments of si...

On Monday of Holy Week, Jesus tells his disciples – "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don't doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, 'May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and it will happen. You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it." - Matthew 21:21-22 Jesus suffered so all people, his entire creation, co...

Today we offer an encore Palm Sunday Meditation from our Holy Week Series. This meditation focuses on Psalm 121, known as a Psalm of Ascent. These Psalms were sung by Hebrew pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem and possibly while ascending the steps of the Temple. It's remarkable to note, that Jesus and His disciples would have prayed and sung these same scriptures. "I lift up my eyes to the mountai...

Happy New Year from The Daily Still Podcast!   Today's meditation creates some space to refocus as a new year begins. You may want to pause and journal these prompts: As we begin a brand new year, where do you find yourself? What hopes do you have? What burdens are you carrying? What was life giving for you in the past year? What would you do differently?   Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 NLT, Matthew...

Merry Christmas from The Daily Still! Today's meditation helps prepare our hearts in anticipation of Christ's birth. The stories and scriptures may be familiar, but there is always more to ponder. This meditation focuses on Mary's story and her faithful "yes" to the mystery of God. As you listen, consider with fresh insight the courage of Mary. Consider the fear she must have experienced, the vuln...

In today's encore episode host Cindy Helton guides us through a meditation on Psalm 105 TPT.   Psalm 105 - God's Wonderful Works, is a call to the people of God to worship and honor Him. Therefore, it is a call to us!   As you engage your whole body, soul, mind and spirit in conversation with the Holy One, allow all of your senses to be open to the Divine creative work taking place within you. The...

Today's encore meditation focuses on Psalm 27 - living in the Presence of God. As you ponder these scriptures, consider the desires and longings of your soul.   "The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life." Psalm 27:4    The Architect of all creation is inviting you to take up residence in the Cathedral of His Loving Presence....

Today's encore meditation focuses on Psalm 34. This Psalm reminds us to seek God in all of our circumstances, to trust Him and give Him glory. So find a quiet space and tune out the noise around you and within you, as you quiet your soul and breathe in God's Presence. The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.  Podcast production and music...

This encore meditation focuses on thankfulness, which is the beginning of a holy and mysterious exchange. You are invited to come to God as you are – with whatever is true about you in this moment. Let us express our lament and remember and count the ways God has been faithful to show up in our life. The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Directo...

This encore meditation focuses on the spiritual practice of gratitude, as we meditate on Psalm 103 and reflect upon God's goodness. When we pay attention to God's activity and abundant blessings in the every day, ordinary moments of life, we cultivate and nurture a heart of gratitude.   Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NET, Psalm 103 TPT The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted...

This encore meditation focuses on Psalm 3 and trusting God for protection and peace during times of adversity. Psalm 3 reminds us that God's Presence is a protective shield around us.   "But in the depths of my heart I truly know that you, Yahweh, have become my Shield; You take me and surround me with yourself. Your glory covers me continually. You lift high my head.  I have cried out to you, Yah...

Today's encore meditation focuses on Psalm 108 "A Prayer for God's Help" and holds space to pray for the world. The Closing Prayer is from Father Richard Rohr, The Center for Action and Contemplation. The Daily Still meditations are written and hosted by Cindy L. Helton, Certified Spiritual Director.  Podcast production and music by SoundGood Media.