Cultivate Connection - Christ Centred Meditation

Did you know that God is not a halfway god? When He makes a promise He sees it through to completion. Never does He forsake the works of His own hands. What promises are you holding onto where hope may be fading? Now is the time to press in and be filled with encouragement knowing the faithfulness of our God. This week we finish meditating through Psalm 138:8 (TPT)

Is there an area of your life where you feel distraught, broken, or beaten down? Maybe you feel like you're in a dry spell of a season. Who does God want to be for you during this season? King David in the midst of being hunted down on all sides, proclaimed this of his God, "Through your mighty power I can walk through any devastation. You will keep me alive, reviving me." As we continue meditating through Psalm 138:6-7 (TPT) this week, take heart in knowing your God is there to revive you. 

When the Israelites wandered the desert God gave them fresh mana everyday. He upheld and sustained them with His provision. His love for us has not changed. Our God who knows everything about us has a fresh word for each of us, every day. His words causes kings to praise His name. What is it that He wants to tell you today? We continue meditating through Psalm 138. This week we read Psalm 138:4-5 (TPT).

When you call, do you feel God answers? Sometimes we miss it when we expect Him to respond a certain way. Let’s dive into Psalm 138:3 (TPT), coming into His divine presence absent our own agendas as to how He "should" answer. Instead, let your heart open up to experience God as He desires to reveal Himself to you. The Holy Spirit desires to reveal Jesus to us in many creative ways. Discover the unique way He wants to talk to you today.

Are you able to enter into your deepest worship towards God? The busyness of life and the circumstances we face can often distract us from finding that place of true worship. Let’s seek the divine presence of God together this week through Psalm 138:1-2 (TPT) and discover how we can worship God will all the passion of our hearts as King David did.

Do you believe you are a saint, blessed with all spiritual blessings? Who you believe you are determines how you walk out your life. This week we meditate on Ephesians 1:1-3 (NASB MSG) Focusing on the spiritual blessings we currently have access to.

How much time do you spend worrying about getting your needs met? Are you suffering from anxious thoughts of not enough? I dare to say that provision may not be the problem. Even with more you will still find yourself worrying. The true problem is not knowing your value, how God sees you. Through this weeks meditation on Matthew 6:25-34 (NASB) we will enter into the truth of this declaration, “I am of priceless value.” When we know our value to God we can live free from worry knowing He will take care of that which He values.

Whether it's our mind, will, or emotions, there are areas in our lives which hinder the relationship God desires to have with us. Come alive in Christ today as you can enter into the deeper relationship He has for you. This week I read from Romans 6:6-11 (The Message). In the beginning of this weeks meditation, I also read from the following book: Towards a Powerful Inner Life by Graham Cooke

Are you feeling empty or like you have areas in your life that seem dried up? The bible says we can be like a well-watered garden, a spring that never runs dry. So where is the disconnect? Perhaps a perspective change is needed. What we focus on we make room for. In this weeks meditation we dive into Isaiah 58:9-12 (MSG) opening up keys to having a full life in the emptiest of places. We were made to overflow.

Sometimes we feel we are all alone, that God himself has abandoned us. How are we to make sense of these seasons especially when God says “He will never leave us or forsake us.” What if this feeling of being alone is actually an invitation to grow your relationship with God? Join us this week as we meditate on Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NASB & MSG), and take advantage of this opportunity to learn to grow your roots in God. When the droughts of life come you will be deeply rooted, firmly planted and full of life.  The story I read is an excerpt from Set Apart by Vera Wurtz.

Trust is by definition the firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. The problem is that people along life's journey will occasionally let us down. When trust is broken or misused, our pain can hinder our ability to trust again. Not only that, it can affect the way we see God; tainting our ability to trust His faithfulness. Where do you stand with trust in your relationships? What about your relationship with God? This week we will expand our ability to trust God by feasting on His faithfulness, building a roadmap of our history with Him. Join us in Psalm 37:3-5 (TPT) this week and enter into the security gained by trusting God. Letting anxiety fade away as we choose to trust God even through difficult situations. We all need to be reassured, David surely did!

No matter what has us feeling downcast, pressure from family; pressure from work; pressure from society, fear not. God is there to lift your head. But in the depths of my heart I truly know that you have become my shield. You take me and surround me with yourself. Your glory covers me continually. You alone restore my courage for you lift  high my head when I bow low in shame. This weeks meditation draws inspiration from Psalm 3:3 and Luke 7:37-50.

When is the last time you thought about the meaning of the word "friend?" I just looked it up myself and learned it describes someone attached to another by affection or esteem; one that is not hostile. So what does a relationship look like when we allow ourselves to feel the affection God has for us? How do we express our affection towards Him? Discover it yourself today as we learn how every tender lover finds friendship with God and you will hear His intimate secrets. Blessing you this week as we finish up our meditation on Proverbs 3, ending with verses 31-35 (TPT).

How we respond to situations is often an indicator of things going on within our heart. Is there something Holy Spirit wants to reveal to you? When we choose to let go of bitterness and grudges we're able to see as God sees; to love as He loves. Victory awaits you today when you partner with Holy Spirit and learn to live from a place of peace. This week we are meditating on Proverbs 3:27-30 (TPT).

We've experienced restlessness that robs us of sleep and peace. There is hope when we place our trust and confidence in Jesus. He looks after us and protects us; ensuring we sleep like a baby, safe and secure. May His peace lead us into a place of sweet rest, free from worry and harm. We bless you to be confident in the wisdom of knowing your father in heaven is protecting you. This week we are meditating on Proverbs 3:23-26 (TPT).

Do you feel like you have access to His wisdom and discernment? What sort of thoughts come to mind when you imagine what wisdom and discernment look like in your life? Are you ready to set your gaze on the life they bring?  This week we are meditating on Proverbs 3:21-23 (TPT). Seeking to never let Wisdom out of our sight. 

The same divine revelation used to bring forth the universe was used to beautifully create you. God has a perfect plan for everything and no detail goes unnoticed. Will you invite God in to show you His perfect blueprints for your life? This week we are meditating on Proverbs 3:14-18 (TPT). Blessing you to allow God to redefine how you see yourself.

Jesus is the solution to every problem we face. Through the wisdom of God we have access to solutions, not only for ourselves but for the problems we see around us. Do you crave the great treasure of increased wisdom in your own life? The sweet ways of wisdom? This week we are meditating on Proverbs 3:14-18 (TPT). Pressing into the healing tree of life found in wisdom.

We're excited to present our 99th meditation podcast to you this week. Join us as we continue our meditations in Proverbs 3:11-13 (The Passion Translation). The Lord disciplines those he loves, and because you do not despise His discipline you are richly blessed. Be filled with wisdom and understanding today as God pours out His love unto you.

Can you identify the areas in your life where you are feeling restful? What about the areas you are experiencing restlessness? In our busy world it is easy to check out and not be in tune with what is going on inside of us. Join us today as we continue our meditations in Proverbs 3:10-11 (The Passion Translation). Let’s reconnect and find that The Source of inner joy which can only be found in Jesus.