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.

I hope you'll find this to be a welcoming atmosphere as we quiet the noise around us and within us.

Today's meditation focuses on Jesus, our Redeemer.

The God of the universe steps down from glory and becomes human flesh in the person of Jesus,

the Redeemer and Savior of the world. We are in the Easter season of the church, known as Eastertide,

a 50-day period that began on Easter Sunday and continues through Pentecost Sunday. As we participate in the seasons of the church,

we join with those who have gone before us in practicing sacred rhythms that are so important to our faith.

These rhythms help to guide us in spiritual transformation.

So find a quiet space, tune out the noise around you and within you.

Take several slow, deep breaths, and let's settle in and begin.

Music Psalm 145 and 6.

I remember the days of old.

I meditate on all that you have done.

I ponder the work of your hands.

It's important to remember what Jesus has done in our own lives.

Remembering answered prayers,

remembering God's faithfulness to us,

remembering the cost of our redemption,

remembering the ways He shows up in our lives.

As we spend a few moments in silence and remembrance,

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