Saturday Contemplative: The One Who Didn’t Flee

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Hearing Jesus: Daily Affirmations & Bible Study Podcast

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🗓️ 18 April 2026

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Saturday Contemplative: The One Who Didn’t Flee Scripture: John 8:1–11 Grace is more than forgiveness. It is a new way of living. In this episode, we sit with the story of the woman caught in adultery and the mercy of Jesus that meets her in her most exposed moment. Where others came ready to accuse, Jesus stayed. He did not excuse sin, but He also did not define her by it. This contemplative prayer episode helps us lay down shame, condemnation, and the weight of old accusations so we can receive the grace of Christ more fully. If you have been carrying guilt, self-condemnation, or the fear of being defined by your past, this episode is a gentle invitation to remember that Jesus does not throw stones. He stays. In this episode, we reflect on: the grace of Jesus in moments of shame how Resurrection life frees us from condemnation what it means to walk forward in freedom ☆Go on a trip with Rachael: Bible Study Live ☆To Learn more about supporting a child: ⁠Compassion International⁠ ☆Get Ad-Free Episodes, Bonus Content, and more here: ⁠ patreon.com/HearingJesus ☆Pick up a copy of latest book: Bible Study and Devotional ☆Have a question for Rachael? Ask it here: Ask Rachael a Question ☆If you would like to give to Hearing Jesus and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ Give Here ☆Facebook ➤https://www.facebook.com/SheHears.org/ ☆Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.d.groll/ ☆Website ➤ Hearing Jesus Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, hearing God’s voice, Hearing God, Hearing Jesus, Praying, Pray, God’s Word, Scriptures Hearing Jesus, Knowing God's Voice, Female Prophets, Bible Study, Spiritual Growth, Christian Podcast, Faith Journey, Obedience, God's Communication, Personal Reflections, prophecy, faith, surrender, spiritual gifts, women's ministry, Christian podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	As we slow down today, allow this to be a chance to look back over the week in your relationship with the Lord.
0:10.4	Don't replay things or overthink them, but notice where he met you.
0:17.1	Think over the moments where he carried you and where his grace showed up in your life.
0:25.0	Allow these affirmations to help you reflect with honesty and gratitude.
0:32.3	I thank God for walking with me through this week.
0:39.9	Psalm 143, verse 10, teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your spirit, your good spirit, lead me on level ground.
0:54.0	I recognize God's faithfulness in both the seen and unseen moments.
1:05.8	Psalm 77 verse 11.
1:09.1	I will remember the deeds of the Lord. Yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
1:17.2	I release regret and receive God's grace.
1:25.7	Psalm 32, verse 5.
1:28.5	Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and you forgave the guilt of my sin.
1:36.5	I trust that God was at work even when I didn't notice.
1:46.2	Ecclesiastes 311
1:47.7	He has made everything beautiful in its time.
1:54.1	I give thanks for the strength God provided each day.
2:02.4	Psalm 28, verse 7,
2:05.1	The Lord is my strength and my shield.
2:08.7	My heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
2:14.9	I acknowledge where I grew this week.
2:22.3	2. Peter 318, grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
2:29.3	I noticed where God invited me to trust Him more deeply.
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