Welcome to the Daily Still podcast, a place to pause. Here we create space to listen for the

whispers of God. I'm your host Cindy Helton, and I believe one of the greatest gifts you can give

to yourself is room to be still.

In today's teaching, Jesus addresses the topic of worry.

We can't escape fear and worry in this world.

In fact, studies show we are experiencing record levels of fear, anxiety, and depression.

In Matthew 6, Jesus connects faith with the ability to not live in a state of worry.

But we must also remember that our faith journeys are just that.

A journey.

We, in our humanness, are never at a place of a worry-free destination. We must keep moving forward, in trust, one step, one worry, and one day at a time.

So today, I invite you to join me as we sit with Jesus with what is true about us.

Bring your cares, your concerns, and your worries.

We are always invited to come just as we are. So find a quiet space.

Take several deep, centering breaths.

God is as close as the breath that we breathe.

Thank you. The

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The Notice your posture and any tension you are carrying in your body.

When we pay attention, our body reminds us where we are carrying worry and stress.

So relax in the gift of these moments of stillness and know God is with you in the midst of your cares.

Now let's settle in and begin.

Matthew 6 25 through 34 Jesus said

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