The Quiet Place with Sherri Youngward

Psalm 27:1-6 The LORD is my light and my salvation-- so why should I be afraid? You may think because I write and sing mellow music and have a podcast called The Quiet Place that my thoughts lilt softly through my mind like a feather in the breeze. Nope. In this episode, I will share how I often have to bring my thoughts and fears to the shooting range. You will just have to listen. I will read to...

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Once a mont...

Nehemiah 2:17 Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace. ” My pastor is teaching through the book of Nehemiah. After reading the verse above and the surrounding verses, he said it’s one thing to only see the problem, it’s another thing to se...

Psalm 36:5 Your lovingkindness, O LORD, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. When a songwriter wants to express something huge and meaningful, they think of the biggest things they can… mountains, galaxies, the ocean. In this episode, we will look at God’s faithfulness. If you can see the sky, you have a glimpse at the size of it. Along with the verses below, I will read...

Matthew 6:3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. There is something special between us and God when we give, pray, and seek Him in the Secret Place — before His eyes only. I will share a prayer inspired by a poor widow’s offering.  ...

Matthew 6:6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. I love the idea of the Secret Place, where only God sees. What makes this Place more than just a quiet room by yourself and worth whatever it takes to get there is the fact that your Father is there. "......

Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” Charles Spurgeon wrote: It is not, “Follow me, because you may make something of yourselves,” but, “Follow me because of what I will make you.” Most often, the way we fish for people is through the real-life stories of how God did for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves. I will share one of those r...

Psalm 139:3  You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. "And art acquainted with all my ways  - All the paths that I tread; the whole course of my life. All that I do, in all places and at all times, is fully known to thee." Barnes This episode fell on my birthday. As I reflected on the whole course of my life, I wanted to share the story of my second b...

2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. Last week, we looked at God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ as an infant. This week, we will move ahead to God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ as a grown-up. I will share Scripture that gave...

2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. What comes into your mind when you think of the face of Christ as an infant? Who among us would choose to come into the world the way He did? Even as an infant, He challenged the way of the world and the way...

Hebrews 2:18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. To aid means — to run on hearing a cry, to give assistance, help, aid. "To run on hearing a cry" reminded me of places in Scripture where Jesus moved with compassion. I always love those places. His compassion continues to move to us and through us. I will share the song, “Broken Vessels.” If...

1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. This week, I will share the song, "She Looks to the Sky." I wrote this song after reading an essay called "Apostrophe to Sarah Pierrepont" by Jonathan Edwards. He wrote the essay while daydreaming of his fiancé's relationship with God. At least,...

Philippians 4:13-14 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. "We have to give after His pattern who does not toss us our alms from a height, but Himself comes to bestow them..." —Alexander MacLaren Though the physical gift from the Philippians was a help to Paul, he was equally encouraged by their willingness to share in his trouble. They had...

Psalm 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Even if “all that is within me” is on crutches, God is always there and He is always thoroughly good. Bless the LORD, O my soul. Today I will play the song, “All That Is Within Me.” If you would like to support this podcast with a monthly or one-time donation, thank you! http://www.sherriyoungward.com/donate To...

Philemon 1:4-5 I always thank God when I pray for you, Philemon, because I keep hearing of your trust in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God's people. Paul kept hearing about Philemon because he kept asking, "How are you, really?" It’s good to check on the well-being of others, whether they are near or far away. Who would be encouraged to hear from you? I will read to you from: The bo...

1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Though we live in this world, we are not of this world. We live under the gaze of our God, the One Who loves us.  When it seems there is reason to fight with raised voice and clenched fist, we remember the way of Jesus.  We fight the good fight of faith because of Who we love and Who we represent. I will read to you from: 1 Timothy 4:6-10...

Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. As much as we desire to clothe ourselves with all these actions, sometimes we need a little help. In this episode, I will give you a secret code to text a friend when you need prayer for patience or whatever else you can’t seem to put on by yours...

I have three songs for you today: "All the Wonders" by Sherri something-or-other "Because You First Loved Me" by Danny Donnelly "Shine on My Life" by Scott Cunningham John 21:25 Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. I think that goes for songbooks too. If you woul...

Ephesians 8:12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come fearlessly into God's presence, assured of his glad welcome. Just a few verses before this, Paul calls himself the least deserving Christian there is. Paul knew, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that he did nothing to deserve a welcome entrance into God’s presence. In this episode, we remember our welcome entrance has everything to...

Psalm 63:7 I think how much you have helped me; I sing for joy in the shadow of your protecting wings. The short description before the Psalm begins says, "A psalm of David, regarding a time when David was in the wilderness of Judah." A wilderness may be a forest or a wide-open plain, uncultivated and uninhabited by human beings. A spiritual wilderness may be a season you’ve never been in before,...

Psalm 57:4 I am surrounded by fierce lions who greedily devour human prey-- whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows, and whose tongues cut like swords. Psalm 57:7 My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises! The primary action of the word "confident" is to cause to stand in an upright position, and thus it also means fixed or steadfast. In this episode, we will learn f...

Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. In this episode, I will play the song "Peace," as well as spend some time remembering Who is really in control. If you would like to support this podcast with a monthly or one-time donation, thank you! http://www.sherriyoungward.com/donate To find out about upcoming gatherings and new projects, please join my email list at www.sherriyoungward.com

1 Corinthians 16:18 —for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people. The word “refreshed” is so inviting, isn’t it? If you read cross-references for the word "refresh" or "refreshed," you will notice how this refreshing of the spirit came through people. Person to person.  It’s something the Lord lets us do for each other. Does anyone come to mind? I will read...

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison— When I read Paul's writing in 2 Corinthians, I immediately wanted to read it to you.  I was helped remembering all we go through here on earth matters eternall...

Habakkuk 3:17-18 Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls— Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk was told a brutal enemy was coming. They were known for violence. They would come with...