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.

During the season of Lent, I invite you to join me

each Monday on a journey of returning to God through meditation and personal reflection.

The invitation in returning to God is really an invitation to divine love. When we draw near to God, we draw near to love.

So pause and begin to calm the noise around you and within you.

And now, let's settle in and begin. As we begin, take several slow, deep breaths, and settle into these moments of stillness. Notice without judgment any feelings or tension you are holding.

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The Today we ponder the question, what stands between me and forgiveness?

John 836 says, So if the sun has set you free, you are truly free.

Often, it's our own lack of confession that keeps us from forgiving others.

Jesus taught, whoever has been forgiven much, loves much. Forgiveness brings freedom, and it is freedom for which we are made.

So we offer space to notice how unforgiveness affects our own lives.

Where do you need to forgive others? The

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The Where do you need to forgive yourself?

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The In prayerful consideration, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in a prayer of confession.

Awareness and acknowledgement of sin is a grace that sets us free.

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