Inner Room: Guided Quiet Time

Today, I'm going to create structure and space for you to prayerfully reflect on the year that is ending, and to refocus for the year that is beginning. Don't miss this opportunity to get quiet with God before the new year! Background Music: Non copyrighted sound effects Available at:https://youtu.be/krwuvvykTGY and https://youtu.be/wT20-Egt_Hc

Seeing as we are very close to a new year and a new leaf, we are reading a few verses from a letter the apostle Paul wrote, wherein he talks about letting go of what is behind and straining towards what is ahead... Philippians 3:8-14 Background Music: "Ancient Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Seeing as we are heading into the new year in praise, this prayer of praise from David is a great place to spend some time. Contemplate God's greatness and what we bring to Him. 1 Chronicles 29:10-20 Background music: Meditation Impromptu 01 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ About: Rainforest ambience with birds and crickets sound Title: Rainforest Ambience Uploaded: 05.17.11 License: Public Domain Recorded by GlorySunz Original Source: http://soundbible.com/1818-Rainforest-Ambience.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

When I started this podcast, I committed myself to doing it consistently for a year... it has been more than a year and I still love it, however, I won't be able to fully commit to it in 2022. I have a couple of other ministry areas that I want to be able to invest more time in, and something's gotta give. SO what that means practically for the podcast is: I won't be uploading at all during January. And then starting from February, I will start uploading a few series, episodes and reading plans throughout the year, especially leading up to special events in the church year like Easter... but it won't be 5 days a week, week in and week out this year. With that said: I want to give you a few ideas for resources that could help you during your quiet time going forward :-) Resources mentioned: - One Year Daily Audio Bible podcast - Youversion Bible App - Reading plans - Prayermate App - Remember Me App

Think about what it means to take refuge with the Lord, to know He is your Helper, and to know His love endures forever. Psalm 118 Background Music: About: Rainforest ambience with birds and crickets sound Title: Rainforest Ambience Uploaded: 05.17.11 License: Public Domain Recorded by GlorySunz Original Source: http://soundbible.com/1818-Rainforest-Ambience.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We are approaching this new year with praise! Stand in wonder of God as you delve into this Psalm. Psalm 104 Background Music: "Kalimba Relaxation Music" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It is the day before Christmas… so we will reflect on and learn from a passage today, that reminds us of what we are celebrating, and how Jesus coming to earth can be a comfort and strength to us every day. Matthew 1:18-25 Background Music: Non copyrighted sound effects Available at:https://youtu.be/krwuvvykTGY and https://youtu.be/wT20-Egt_Hc

Christmas is only 2 sleeps away. The day when we celebrate the arrival of Jesus on earth. So today we are going to read a passage that helps us to grasp a tiny little bit of the magnitude of Jesus, the Word, taking on flesh and coming to earth. John 1:1-14 Background Music: Track: Relax your mind - Waiting (Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds) Music provided by Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds. Free Download: "Please use a converter" Video-Link: https://youtu.be/bIcN4kpf3FQ Channel: https://bit.ly/2Kjpsjj Licence: Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)

The song "Mary did you know" has a line in it that says: Mary did you know... the child that you delivered will soon deliver you? And that goes for you too... 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Background Music: Link: https://www.youtu.be/InAT9hcVyo8 [No Copyright Music] Background Pad added

Our hope in Christmastime is that Jesus came to earth, AND that He will come again... for the wedding of the Lamb! Revelations 19:4-9 Background Music: "Wind of the Rainforest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

From the crib, to the cross, and now to the coming... the second coming! We are waiting joyfully this Christmas time! Revelation 1:1-8 Background Music: About: Rainforest ambience with birds and crickets sound Title: Rainforest Ambience Uploaded: 05.17.11 License: Public Domain Recorded by GlorySunz Original Source: http://soundbible.com/1818-Rainforest-Ambience.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jesus appears to His disciples... but Thomas misses out and is skeptical. Reflect on peace, faith and doubt with the disciples! John 20:19-31 Background Music: "Ancient Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

He has risen and defeated sin and death! Mary finds her Lord alive and well. See what you can learn from the encounter. John 20:1-18 Background music: Meditation Impromptu 01 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ About: Rainforest ambience with birds and crickets sound Title: Rainforest Ambience Uploaded: 05.17.11 License: Public Domain Recorded by GlorySunz Original Source: http://soundbible.com/1818-Rainforest-Ambience.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jesus was buried because He was truly dead... Learn from His death and from His secret disciples. John 19:30-42 Background Music: Track: Relax your mind - Waiting (Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds) Music provided by Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds. Free Download: "Please use a converter" Video-Link: https://youtu.be/bIcN4kpf3FQ Channel: https://bit.ly/2Kjpsjj Licence: Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)

Stand at the cross with a few of Jesus' followers today... John 19:16-30 Background Music: Non copyrighted sound effects Available at:https://youtu.be/krwuvvykTGY and https://youtu.be/wT20-Egt_Hc

As we approach Christmas, we are reflecting on how Jesus came, and on what He came to do. We've already spent time on Jesus' birth, His time in the crib, so now we've skipped forward to the cross. Even as Pilate tries to set free "the king of the Jews", they say that they have no king but Ceasar, and demand to have Jesus crucified... John 19:1-16 Background Music: "Wind of the Rainforest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jesus is mistreated and questioned. Learn about Him and from Him! John 18:19-40 Background Music: "Kalimba Relaxation Music" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As we approach Christmas, we are reflecting on how Jesus came, and on what He came to do. We've already spent time on Jesus' birth, His time in the crib, so now we skip forward to the cross. To where it all led. Read about Jesus' arrest and see what you can learn from the situation. John 18:1-18 Background Music: About: Rainforest ambience with birds and crickets sound Title: Rainforest Ambience Uploaded: 05.17.11 License: Public Domain Recorded by GlorySunz Original Source: http://soundbible.com/1818-Rainforest-Ambience.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this part of Jesus' story, His dad, Joseph, sets an example of trust in God and obedience that we can definitely learn from! Matthew 2:13-23 Background Music: "Ancient Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The wise men go on quite the journey to worship Jesus... See what you can learn from them! Matthew 2:1-12 Background Music: "Concentration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jesus is taken to the temple to be consecrated to God. There, He is seen and "recognized" by a prophet and a man who was told by God that he would see the messiah before he dies. Luke 2:22-40 Background Music: Non copyrighted sound effects Available at:https://youtu.be/krwuvvykTGY and https://youtu.be/wT20-Egt_Hc

Jesus is born! And God announces it to... shepherds? Read the amazing story with fresh eyes. Luke 2:1-21 Background Music: Non copyrighted sound effects Available at:https://youtu.be/krwuvvykTGY and https://youtu.be/wT20-Egt_Hc

John is born, his father can speak again, Jesus is expected! See what Zechariah says... Luke 1:57-80 Background Music: Track: Relax your mind - Waiting (Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds) Music provided by Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds. Free Download: "Please use a converter" Video-Link: https://youtu.be/bIcN4kpf3FQ Channel: https://bit.ly/2Kjpsjj Licence: Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)

Today we read about the awesome reaction Elizabeth and baby John (the baptist) had when a pregnant Mary came to visit! Also, learn from Mary's response. Luke 1:39-56 Background Music: "Wind of the Rainforest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We continue the story of the crib, the cross and the consequences as we lead up to Christmas! Today, we learn from Mary's response when God called her to be the mother of the Saviour of the world. Luke 1:26-38 Background Music: About: Rainforest ambience with birds and crickets sound Title: Rainforest Ambience Uploaded: 05.17.11 License: Public Domain Recorded by GlorySunz Original Source: http://soundbible.com/1818-Rainforest-Ambience.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Christmas is coming! Prepare your heart and get into the season of celebration with quiet times about the crib, the cross and the consequences. Today, we read about a couple who couldn't have kids, but who ended up having the child who would help pave the way for Jesus (John the baptist). Luke 1:1-25 Background Music: "Kalimba Relaxation Music" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jacob finally comes face to face with Esau... learn a few lessons about restoring relationships and making peace with them. Genesis 33:1-20 Background Music: "Ancient Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jacob has to face his fear and face his brother after betraying him... before he can enter the promised land though, God comes to wrestle Jacob and rename him. Genesis 32:1-32 Background music: Meditation Impromptu 01 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ About: Rainforest ambience with birds and crickets sound Title: Rainforest Ambience Uploaded: 05.17.11 License: Public Domain Recorded by GlorySunz Original Source: http://soundbible.com/1818-Rainforest-Ambience.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jacob takes everything and flees from Laban - God told him to go back home. What does God want us to learn and do? Genesis 31:1-35 Background Music: "Wind of the Rainforest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

God does what He said He would and provides for Jacob... not because Jacob deserved it, but because God is good. See what God wants to teach you from this. Genesis 30:25-43 Background Music: About: Rainforest ambience with birds and crickets sound Title: Rainforest Ambience Uploaded: 05.17.11 License: Public Domain Recorded by GlorySunz Original Source: http://soundbible.com/1818-Rainforest-Ambience.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jealousy and strife come when Leah and Rachel see each other as competition. We can learn a lot from this tough relationship - we all have some Rachel and some Leah inside of us. Genesis 29:31-30:24 Background Music: Track: Relax your mind - Waiting (Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds) Music provided by Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds. Free Download: "Please use a converter" Video-Link: https://youtu.be/bIcN4kpf3FQ Channel: https://bit.ly/2Kjpsjj Licence: Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)

So much to learn about relationships with people from this story where Jacob is tricked into marrying the wrong woman! Genesis 29:1 – 30 Background Music: About: Rainforest ambience with birds and crickets sound Title: Rainforest Ambience Uploaded: 05.17.11 License: Public Domain Recorded by GlorySunz Original Source: http://soundbible.com/1818-Rainforest-Ambience.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jacob has an encounter with God. There is a ladder, with angels ascending and descending, and God speaks. Come hear what He wants to say to you as well. Genesis 27:46-28:22 Background Music: "Ancient Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jacob and his mother deceive his father into giving him the blessing that was meant for Esau. We can learn a lot about the value of love and truth from this story. Genesis 26:34-27:45 Background Music: Non copyrighted sound effects Available at:https://youtu.be/krwuvvykTGY and https://youtu.be/wT20-Egt_Hc

Jacob makes the same "mistake" his grandfather Abraham makes as he navigates the land God gave to them. Genesis 26:1-25 Background Music: "Wind of the Rainforest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We are going to be reading a bit of the story of Jacob for a few days. Jacob, as in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Today, we read about Esau selling his first-born rights for some stew... and reflect on how we handle our appetites and temptations. Genesis 25:19-34 Background Music: Link: https://www.youtu.be/InAT9hcVyo8 [No Copyright Music] Background Pad added

Today we read the last little bit of James! He talks about healing, prayer and what to do when you are happy, sick or in trouble. James 5:13-20 Background Music: "Wind of the Rainforest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In the context of the "last days" and the "Lord's coming being near", James talks about wealth and about patience! See what he says... James 5:1-12 Background Music: Non copyrighted sound effects Available at:https://youtu.be/krwuvvykTGY and https://youtu.be/wT20-Egt_Hc

Ever try to make your own plans without factoring in God's will and your smallness in the grand scheme of things? Read about that and about judging people. James 4:10-17 Background music: "Deep Relaxation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This passage is insightful about relationships, conflict, our relationship with God, dealing with the devil... so rich! Let's dive in! James 4:1-10 Background Music: About: Rainforest ambience with birds and crickets sound Title: Rainforest Ambience Uploaded: 05.17.11 License: Public Domain Recorded by GlorySunz Original Source: http://soundbible.com/1818-Rainforest-Ambience.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

James gives us the differences between earthly and heavenly wisdom. Dive into this rich passage! James 3:13-18 Background Music: "Wind of the Rainforest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Episode 300! We are working our way through James. Today, some thoughts about the power of our tongue and why to tame it. James 3:1-12 Background Music: Link: https://www.youtu.be/InAT9hcVyo8 [No Copyright Music] Background Pad added

This passage is pretty famous - and for good reason. Spend some time reflecting on it. James 2:14-26 Background Music: Track: Relax your mind - Waiting (Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds) Music provided by Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds. Free Download: "Please use a converter" Video-Link: https://youtu.be/bIcN4kpf3FQ Channel: https://bit.ly/2Kjpsjj Licence: Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)

As we continue reading James, he gives us some valuable insights for church and everyday life, for when we are tempted to play favourites. James 2:1-13 Background Music: Non copyrighted sound effects Available at:https://youtu.be/krwuvvykTGY and https://youtu.be/wT20-Egt_Hc

We continue our reading of James, and encounter a very famous passage... there is a difference between knowing God's will and doing God's will. James 1:19-27 Background Music: "Ancient Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We are reading a letter from James, the half-brother of Jesus! In today's passage he speaks about trials, temptations, wisdom and perseverance! James 1:1-18 Background Music: "Kalimba Relaxation Music" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sandals, blessings, marriage and a baby! All this and more in this final chapter of Ruth! Ruth 4 Background Music: Non copyrighted sound effects Available at:https://youtu.be/krwuvvykTGY and https://youtu.be/wT20-Egt_Hc

Ruth asks Boaz to marry her... Also, we learn a lot from Boaz as a redeemer. Ruth 3 Background Music: "Wind of the Rainforest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We continue the short story of Ruth! Today, we learn a lot about - and from - Boaz. Ruth 2 Background music: Meditation Impromptu 01 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ About: Rainforest ambience with birds and crickets sound Title: Rainforest Ambience Uploaded: 05.17.11 License: Public Domain Recorded by GlorySunz Original Source: http://soundbible.com/1818-Rainforest-Ambience.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ruth says to Naomi: where you go, I'll go. Where you stay, I'll stay. Learn some practical and spiritual lessons from them! Ruth 1 Background Music: About: Rainforest ambience with birds and crickets sound Title: Rainforest Ambience Uploaded: 05.17.11 License: Public Domain Recorded by GlorySunz Original Source: http://soundbible.com/1818-Rainforest-Ambience.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

David wrote a beautiful Psalm that can both teach us, and help us to express deep sentiments and longings of our hearts. Let's get into it! Psalm 19 Background Music: "Ancient Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/