Hi, this is Cindy Helton, your host of the Daily Still Podcast. I invite you to enjoy this encore meditation.

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 we can give to ourselves is room to be still.

If you're feeling a little hurried, anxious, or just need some quiet space, you'll find this to be a place

where your soul can breathe. This week we are focusing on the spiritual practice of gratitude.

When we pay attention to God's activity and abundant blessings in the everyday ordinary moments of life,

we cultivate a heart of gratitude.

Every sunrise and sunset, the food that sustains us, the laughter, the love, the friendships, the comfort,

a quiet walk, all become holy ground for gratitude.

I invite you to join me in the spiritual practice of gratitude as we count our blessings.

So now let's settle in and begin.

Thank you. begin. Take a moment to become fully present in body, soul, mind and spirit. Embrace for God's presence with you now.

Thank you, God.

You are with me. 1 Thessalonians 518

In everything, give thanks, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Use these moments to give thanks to the Lord for every ordinary thing that comes to mind.. I'm I'm I'm

The Psalm 103, the Passion 103, the Passion

As we meditate on this reading, there will be pauses for your own thoughts of gratitude

and thanksgiving to be expressed. With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being, I bow in wonder and love

before you, the Holy God.

Yahweh, you are my soul's celebration.

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