Rest for Her Soul

Today's simple guided meditation is about how you have been reconciled to God - made right before God - though Jesus' death on the cross. This is literally the best news ever! Take a few minutes to let that truth wash over you before you continue about your day.  --- Are you tired? Do you want to spend time with God in the morning, but you can't seem to stick to a routine? I've made it as easy as possible with these 7 guided scripture meditations that walk you through your time with the Lord each morning.  Listen for multiple weeks at a time to create a habit of connection with God that'll leave you feeling more rested, and more hopeful. Download the meditations at restforhersoul.com. What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical restforhersoul.com --- Today's scripture passage: Colossians 1:15-23 (NIV) The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Do you have trouble really believing that God delights in you? That he actually LIKES you? Or maybe you believe it, but you don't feel it in your heart? Listen to this episode to meditate on the way God delights in who he made you to be, and let that truth sink a little deeper into your heart.    Psalm 18:19 (NIV) He brought me out into a spacious place;     he rescued me because he delighted in me. --- Are you tired? Do you want to spend time with God in the morning, but you can't seem to stick to a routine? I've made it as easy as possible with these 7 guided scripture meditations that walk you through your time with the Lord each morning.  Listen for multiple weeks at a time to create a habit of connection with God that'll leave you feeling more rested, and more hopeful. Download the meditations at restforhersoul.com. What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical restforhersoul.com  

Only have a few minutes, but you want to fill your mind with God's Word? Don't underestimate the importance of seeking God in those little moments. Here's a short and sweet meditation on the tender moment when Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene after he rose from the dead. Let God's truth renew your mind and change your heart. (John 20:11-18 NIV).   --- Are you tired? Do you want to spend time with God in the morning, but you can't seem to stick to a routine? I've made it as easy as possible with these 7 guided scripture meditations that walk you through your time with the Lord each morning.  Listen for multiple weeks at a time to create a habit of connection with God that'll leave you feeling more rested, and more hopeful. Download the meditations at restforhersoul.com. What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical restforhersoul.com  

Research tells us that intentional gratitude makes us happier. Listen to this meditation and reflect on all the good in your life and in the world. There's more good than you might realize! Open your heart to feel the joy that comes from being grateful.    James 1:17 (NIV) Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.   Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 (ESV) I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man.   --- Are you tired? Do you want to spend time with God in the morning, but you can't seem to stick to a routine? I've made it as easy as possible with these 7 guided scripture meditations that walk you through your time with the Lord each morning.  Listen for multiple weeks at a time to create a habit of connection with God that'll leave you feeling more rested, and more hopeful. Download the meditations at restforhersoul.com. What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical restforhersoul.com

Settle into this relaxing centering prayer as you take some deep breaths and focus on the truth that the Creator of the universe loves YOU. It's such a profound idea that it can be hard to wrap our heads around. So I invite you to sit with that thought and chew it over. Life is so much better when you really know you're loved by Jesus.    Ephesians 5:2 (ESV) And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. --- Are you in a season of just being tired all the time? Do you want to spend time seeking God in the mornings, but you can't seem to stick to a routine? I've tried to make it as easy as possible with these 7 guided scripture meditations that walk you through your time with the Lord each morning.  Listen for multiple weeks at a time to create a habit of connection with God that'll leave you feeling more rested, and more hopeful. Download the meditations at restforhersoul.com. What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical restforhersoul.com

God made your husband's body, and it is good. Maybe you need a little reset in the way you think about your husband. Listen and reflect on all the ways you're attracted to him, and all the beautiful things about him. You'll be glad you did!    Need a more restful morning? Press play on these 7 morning scripture meditations to start your day with God. Listen for multiple weeks at a time to create a habit of connection with God that'll leave you feeling more rested, and more hopeful. Download the meditations at restforhersoul.com. What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical restforhersoul.com   Today's scripture is Song of Songs 5:10-16 (NIV) My beloved is radiant and ruddy,     outstanding among ten thousand. His head is purest gold;     his hair is wavy     and black as a raven. His eyes are like doves     by the water streams, washed in milk,     mounted like jewels. His cheeks are like beds of spice     yielding perfume. His lips are like lilies     dripping with myrrh. His arms are rods of gold     set with topaz. His body is like polished ivory     decorated with lapis lazuli. His legs are pillars of marble     set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon,     choice as its cedars. His mouth is sweetness itself;     he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, this is my friend,     daughters of Jerusalem.  

If you're tired of losing time to endless scrolling on your phone, and you want to get your life back, this episode is for you! Our phones are great tools! But too many of us are addicted to them in unhealthy ways.  In this episode I share 11 practical things I've done to use my phone as a tool, rather than being ruled by it.  If you struggle with using your phone first thing in the morning when you wake up, I created some morning scripture meditations to help! Press play on one of the 7 morning scripture meditations to start your day with God. Listen for multiple weeks at a time to create a habit of connection with God that'll leave you feeling more rested, and more hopeful. Download the meditations at restforhersoul.com. What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical restforhersoul.com  

God doesn't force you to do anything. You have free will. You get to choose how you live. God gives us a blueprint for the best way to live, according to Him, the Creator of the universe. But you don't have to do anything he says. It's a choice. It's HARD to walk the path of true life though, especially when everyone around you is ignoring God. The good news is that when you follow Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit, the very presence of God himself, living within you to empower you to follow his good ways!    Today's episode will guide you through confession, repentance, and receiving God's forgiveness. Get ready to feel lighter and start walking the path of true life and fulfillment.    Our passage today is Matthew 7:13-14 (ESV). “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."   --- If you're having trouble feeling motivated to read your Bible every morning, but you want to - I've created a solution for you! All you need to do is press play and listen through your morning prayer and Bible time with God! More at restforhersoul.com. What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical restforhersoul.com  

Dreams aren't just for THOSE people who you see on Instagram with their successful business and pretty clothes. Don't let yourself wake up one day when you're 80 and realize that you never went on the beautiful adventures that God was calling YOU to.    Yes, EVEN YOU have dreams in your heart, given to you by the One who made you. Some are small promptings that you can obey today. Some are big and impossible to accomplish without God's guidance and provision. All of them lead to more of his good Kingdom here on Earth. All of them lead to joy, peace, love, and hope.    Listen to this scripture meditation and reflect on the dreams God has put in your heart. You'll be glad you did!    --- If you're having trouble feeling motivated to read your Bible every morning, but you want to - I've created a solution for you! All you need to do is press play and listen through your morning prayer and Bible time with God! More at restforhersoul.com. What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical Go to restforhersoul.com   --- Today's passage:  When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:12-14 (NIV)  

Let the familiar words of Psalm 23 speak to you in a fresh way today. Tune in to this episode to listen to these words slowly and intentionally.  restforhersoul.com   --- If you're having trouble feeling motivated to read your Bible every morning, but you want to - I've created a solution for you! All you need to do is press play and listen through your morning prayer and Bible time with God! restforhersoul.com  What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical Go to restforhersoul.com --- Psalm 23 (NIV) A psalm of David.  The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.     He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,     he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths     for his name’s sake. Even though I walk     through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,     for you are with me; your rod and your staff,     they comfort me. You prepare a table before me     in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;     my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me     all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord     forever.  

Slow down and meditate on these familiar words to hear them in a fresh way.    Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV) “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done,     on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts,     as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation,     but deliver us from the evil one.’   restforhersoul.com 

God sees the diapers you change, the encouragement you speak, the patience you give, the food you prepare, the lessons you teach, the adventures you plan, the little ones you hold.    No parenting expert can help you lead your children as well as the One who created your children. He may point you to others who have advice that will help you - but look to him first.    The most powerful and perfect and good person in the entire universe cares so much about you, that he gently leads you as you mother your children. Read that again.   Listen in to meditate on this truth and let it empower you.  --- If you're having trouble feeling motivated to read your Bible every morning, but you want to - I've created a solution for you! All you need to do is press play and listen through your morning prayer and Bible time with God!  What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical Go to restforhersoul.com --- Today's passage is Isaiah 40:10-11 (NIV). See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms; and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.   Here's verse 11 in the Second 21 translation. Pareil à un berger, il s’occupera de son troupeau, il prendra les agneaux dans ses bras et les portera contre sa poitrine; il conduira les brebis qui allaitent.

You're probably tired of hearing about your phone, but we MUST not let our phones master us. If you want to live into the adventures and purpose that God has for you, you can't be scrolling all day. There's so much real life to be lived, if only we would put down the screens. I'm not talking about work, but about the mindless scrolling we do.    I'm on this journey with you, and I share some of the things that have worked for me to gain freedom from my phone. I'm not perfect, but I'm fighting for freedom, and I believe it's a battle we need to keep fighting. We can't become complacent and be slaves to our phones, as much as they are amazing tools.    Listen for some practical steps that we'll take during this episode.  --- If you're having trouble feeling motivated to read your Bible every morning, but you want to - I've created a solution for you! All you need to do is press play and listen through your morning prayer and Bible time with God!    What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical Go to restforhersoul.com to get started!     

Do this meditation WITH your kids! You know the value of being still and meditating on God's word, and you'd love for your kids to do it, but you're not sure how. This is your solution! This meditation is only 3 minutes long - perfect for your kids between 2 and 6 years old.    Invite your child to join you for a special moment together, and trust God to meet him or her!    Our passage today is the first part of Isaiah 66:13 (NIrV).  As a mother comforts her child,     I will comfort you. You will find comfort in Jerusalem   --- If you're having trouble feeling motivated to read your Bible every morning, but you want to - I've created a solution for you! All you need to do is press play and listen through your morning prayer and Bible time with God!    What you get:  A different meditation for each day of the week Short prayers A journaling prompt Guided gratitude with scripture Guided relaxation and breathing A different rest-themed scripture each day  A guided meditation for one day of rest (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long Reflection questions to set intentions for your day Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God A PDF guide for how to get the most out of these meditations A printable checklist for a 4 week challenge to make morning scripture meditations a habit A PDF with a brief explanation on why Sabbath is biblical Go to restforhersoul.com to get started!   

If you're tired, anxious, stuck, and frustrated, Jesus invites you to abide in his love. He says that in doing so, his joy will be in you (that's joy from the Creator of the Universe!), and that your joy may be complete.  That sounds refreshing on a soul level. Listen to Jesus' words about it in today's meditation. --- If you struggle sticking with the habit of reading scripture in the morning, I've created 7 morning meditations to help you, so all you have to do is press play! - The theme for the whole week is rest - They thoughtfully guide you through your week, ending with a day of rest, the Sabbath, or the Lord's Day - They're designed to be listened to for multiple weeks at a time - Checklist for a 4-week challenge included!   Go to restforhersoul.com and get 50% until March 31 with the code RESTFULMORNINGS50.  --- Today's passage is John 15:1-11 (NIV).  “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete."   Find more meditations at restforhersoul.com.

You know about the power and importance of starting your day with God, but you're too exhausted to focus. I've made it easy for you! Even when you're tired because the baby kept you up last night, all you have to do is PRESS PLAY.   These 7 guided scripture meditations will take the struggle out of sticking to your morning time with God. I created what I wish I had years ago when I was suffering from burnout and too tired to start my day with God's Word.   What you get in your guided scripture morning meditations: - 7 scripture meditations on the theme of rest (mp3 format) - Each meditation is 12 - 14 minutes long - A different scripture passage for each day of the week - Each day is customized to guide you through your week - A guided start for one day of rest per week (Sabbath or the Lord's Day) - Short prayers - A journaling prompt - Guided gratitude with scripture - Guided relaxation and breathing - Reflection questions to set intentions for your day - Time in stillness to rest and be loved by God - A PDF guide on how to get the most out of listening   Get your week's worth of guided scripture meditations at restforhersoul.com   Code: RESTFULMORNINGS50 for 50% off until March 31! 

Do you ever feel frustrated that you don't understand why things happen in your life? We can't understand everything that happens, but we can find relief in knowing that God is running the universe - and we're not.    We're meditating on these passages in today's episode:     Job 38:1-18 (NIV) Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: “Who is this that obscures my plans     with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man;     I will question you,     and you shall answer me. “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?     Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know!     Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set,     or who laid its cornerstone— while the morning stars sang together     and all the angels shouted for joy? “Who shut up the sea behind doors     when it burst forth from the womb, when I made the clouds its garment     and wrapped it in thick darkness, when I fixed limits for it     and set its doors and bars in place, when I said, ‘This far you may come and no farther;     here is where your proud waves halt’? “Have you ever given orders to the morning,     or shown the dawn its place, that it might take the earth by the edges     and shake the wicked out of it? The earth takes shape like clay under a seal;     its features stand out like those of a garment. The wicked are denied their light,     and their upraised arm is broken. “Have you journeyed to the springs of the sea     or walked in the recesses of the deep? Have the gates of death been shown to you?     Have you seen the gates of the deepest darkness? Have you comprehended the vast expanses of the earth?     Tell me, if you know all this.   Job 40:3-5 Then Job answered the Lord: “I am unworthy—how can I reply to you?     I put my hand over my mouth. I spoke once, but I have no answer—     twice, but I will say no more.”   Job 42:1-6 Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do all things;     no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’     Surely I spoke of things I did not understand,     things too wonderful for me to know. “You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak;     I will question you,     and you shall answer me.’ My ears had heard of you     but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I despise myself     and repent in dust and ashes.”

You're Just. So. Tired. It's the worst. The baby kept you up last night, and you NEED to have energy for all the things you have to do today. Your exhaustion may not go away, but God is our very real place of refuge for all the hard things in life - your lack of sleep included.    This guided scripture meditation and visualization will help you remember that God is your place to hide and fall apart, and be real. You don't have to face your exhaustion alone today.    Psalm 57:1 (NIV) Of David. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,     for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings     until the disaster has passed.

Are you feeling frazzled because of all the thoughts swirling in your mind? Are your thoughts stopping you from falling asleep? This meditation guides you through giving your thoughts to God, who listens and who cares.  --- Psalm 5:1-3 (NIV) Listen to my words, Lord,     consider my lament. Hear my cry for help,     my King and my God,     for to you I pray. In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;     in the morning I lay my requests before you     and wait expectantly.   The purpose of hearing the scripture in French is to take the focus off of ourselves for a minute, and say a prayer for the global body of Christ. Here's today's passage in French (Second 21):   Prête l’oreille à mes paroles, Éternel, écoute mes gémissements! Sois attentif à mes cris, mon roi et mon Dieu!  C’est à toi que j’adresse ma prière. Eternel, le matin tu entends ma voix, le matin je me tourne vers toi et j’attends   You'll also hear this passage: Isaiah 26:3-4 (NIV) You will keep in perfect peace     those whose minds are steadfast,     because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever,     for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.

When those anxious thoughts overwhelm you. When you get stuck in your head and freeze. God invites you to share everything with him - your anxiety, fears, anger, frustrations - all of it, and he meets you there with his truth and love. He's your loving Heavenly Father who knows how he created you to thrive.  Listen to this guided scripture meditation and invite God to meet you in the anxiety with his warm, loving presence.  Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)Search me, God, and know my heart;     test me and know my anxious thoughts.See if there is any offensive way in me,     and lead me in the way everlasting. As you hear this passage in French (Second 21), take this moment to remember that you are part of the global family of Christ. Turn your heart towards your brothers and sisters in Christ in another part of the world. Is there somewhere that’s on your heart today? Imagine their faces and their circumstances. We are family. They are your brothers and sisters in Christ. Pray for them as you feel led.  Examine-moi, ô Dieu, et connais mon cœur,mets-moi à l’épreuve et connais mes pensées!Regarde si je suis sur une mauvaise voieet conduis-moi sur la voie de l’éternité! 

Ever wish you could just start your day over? Press play on this mini episode to reset your energy for the rest of your day! Listen in the bathroom, in the car, or before getting your little one up from their nap to pause and get your mind and body into a better place so you can work better and love your family better.  Today's scripture:Genesis 2:7 (NIV) Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. Instagram: @restforhersoul 

Need a reminder of why God is good? Listen to this meditation on Psalm 98 and let your heart swell with joy and praise. God is good, and you GET to follow him and be loved by him!  Get your favourite blanket, take a few deep breaths, and let your heart be reminded of his goodness.  Our text today is Psalm 98 (NIV). Sing to the Lord a new song,    for he has done marvelous things;his right hand and his holy arm    have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made his salvation known    and revealed his righteousness to the nations. He has remembered his love    and his faithfulness to Israel;all the ends of the earth have seen    the salvation of our God. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth,    burst into jubilant song with music; make music to the Lord with the harp,    with the harp and the sound of singing, with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn—    shout for joy before the Lord, the King. Let the sea resound, and everything in it,    the world, and all who live in it. Let the rivers clap their hands,    let the mountains sing together for joy; let them sing before the Lord,    for he comes to judge the earth.He will judge the world in righteousness    and the peoples with equity. Say a prayer for your sisters and brothers in Christ somewhere else in the world as you hear the first verse in French (Second 21). Chantez en l’honneur de l’Eternel un cantique nouveau,car il a fait des merveilles!Sa main droite et son bras saint lui ont assuré la victoire. Instagram: @restforhersoul 

You will have trouble in life. Ugh. Jesus tells us that, and we know there's no way of escaping trouble in this world. But he also promises us his peace when we abide in him. Listen to this meditation to seek God's loving presence and get some hope in the troubles you're facing.  These are Jesus’ words to his disciples. John 16:33 (NIV).“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Pray for our sisters and brothers in Christ in a part of the world that captures your heart as you hear our verse in French (Second 21). Je vous ai dit cela afin que vous ayez la paix en moi. Vous aurez à souffrir dans le monde, mais prenez courage: moi, j'ai vaincu le monde. Instagram: @restforhersoul

Not everything our little ones do is adorable. Listen to this guided meditation when you need a reminder of all the delightful parts of their little personalities. Your children are made in the image of God, just like you are, and when the days are full of teething and tantrums, sometimes we need to intentionally remember all the good!   Our scripture passage is Ephesians 2:10 (NIV).For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.This is true for your child. Let that sink in!  I read our verse in French (Second 21) to give us a moment to remember and pray for mothers around the world in completely different circumstances from you, but who love their children as fiercely as you love yours. En réalité, c’est lui qui nous a faits; nous avons été créés en Jésus-Christ pour des œuvres bonnes que Dieu a préparées d'avance afin que nous les pratiquions. Instagram: @restforhersoul  

Have you lost your sense of awe and wonder at your little ones? This meditation will help you refocus on the good gift of your children, even when you're exhausted. It'll help change your perspective when you're tired from dealing with challenging behaviour, teething, and tantrums.  Our passage today is Psalm 139:13-16 (NIV).For you created my inmost being;    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;    your works are wonderful,    I know that full well.My frame was not hidden from you    when I was made in the secret place,    when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.Your eyes saw my unformed body;    all the days ordained for me were written in your book    before one of them came to be. This is 15 in French (Second 21). While you listen, say a prayer for all the children around the world that God created with the same love and care he created yours. Mon corps n’était pas caché devant toilorsque j’ai été fait dans le secret,tissé dans les profondeurs de la terre. Instagram: @restforhersoul 

What is love? I get the 90's song by Haddaway stuck in my head (I definitely had to look up the artist)! But what IS love? People like to come up with their own definitions of love, but God tells us what love truly is. Not only does he tell us, he showed us by sending Jesus to rescue us. We were in bondage to darkness, to sin, but God rescued us, so that we can spend eternity in his loving presence. That's GOOD news!  For week 4 of Advent, we're meditating on 1 John 4:9-11 (NIV) which tells us what love is. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.  This is the first verse of our passage in French. This is an invitation to take your focus off of yourself, and remember the body of Christ around the world, who is celebrating Christ’s birth, and awaiting his return along with you.Voici comment l'amour de Dieu s’est manifesté envers nous: Dieu a envoyé son Fils unique dans le monde afin que par lui nous ayons la vie. (Second 21)Instagram: @restforhersoul

There's nothing like a newborn baby - precious and awe-inspiring and entirely dependent. The God who created the universe chose to come into the world as a little baby boy to give us what we need most: to be saved from our sin, from the evil in the world and in our own hearts.  This week's meditation is on a passage that tells the true account of simple shepherds who had the great joy of meeting Jesus, the world's Saviour, as a newborn baby. Let your heart be filled with joy as you listen to prepare your heart for Christmas. Our reading for Week 3 of Advent is Luke 2:8-21 (NIV).And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived. This is the first verse of our passage in French (Second 21). As you listen, this is an invitation to take your focus off of yourself, and remember the body of Christ around the world, who hear these words in many different languages, and who worship the same Jesus you do. We’re all brothers and sisters in Christ. Il y avait dans la même région des bergers qui passaient la nuit dans les champs pour y garder leur troupeau. Instagram: @restforhersoul  Keywords: Christian meditation, Advent reading, Bible meditation, relaxing meditation, Christmas 2020, meditation for moms

As moms, when our children face difficulties, pain, and hurt in this life, we can point them to the hope we have in the new beginning when there will be no more pain and suffering when Jesus returns. As followers of Jesus, one day we will experience the most beautiful beginning. All things will be made new, and Jesus, who is love, will rule and reign forever.  Waiting is hard. But we have the most wonderful person to wait for: our beloved King Jesus who loves us so much that he died for us so he could spend forever with us.  Meditate on this hope-filled message from Isaiah 11:1-10 (NIV).A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD—and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist. The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. The infant will play near the cobra’s den, and the young child will put its hand into the viper’s nest. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious. This is first verse of the passage in French, as we take a moment to pray for our sisters and brothers in Christ all around the world. Puis un rameau poussera de la souche d'Isaï, un rejeton de ses racines portera du fruit. Instagram: @restforhersoul Themes: Christian meditation, scripture meditation, Bible meditation, Christian mom, relaxation meditation, deep breathing

Are you TIRED? Tired of fighting? Tired of the disappointments? Maybe this year has been one hard thing after another for you. When we're used to hearing it, saying Jesus is our hope can sound really trite when we're facing very real and very awful pain and disappointment. But I encourage you to open you heart and listen to this meditation as if it's the first time you're hearing these things.  My prayer for you is that your heart will be filled with the very REAL hope we have for one day when Jesus will rule and make all things new. No more tears. No more suffering. No more disappointment. Bring your exhaustion, your anxiety, and your disappointments to Jesus and trade them in for a heart filled with real hope.  We will meditate on these scripture passages:  Isaiah 9:2 (NIV)The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Feel connected to the millions of other followers of Jesus around the world who have hope in God’s promise along with you. This is Isaiah 9:2 in French (Second 21).Le peuple qui marchait dans les ténèbres Voit une grande lumière; Sur ceux qui habitaient le pays de l'ombre de la mort Une lumière resplendit.  Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. Instagram: @restforhersoul

Have you ever literally counted your blessings? I bet if you did, there would be many more than you think! That's what we're doing in this episode! So get a pen and paper, and be prepared to feel a little lighter and a little more joyful than you did before listening. Gratitude is shown to make us feel more joyful, and we could all use a little more joy to end 2020 with grateful hearts.  Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving in the US this week, or it's a regular old Thursday where you live - why not use this occasion to get grateful? Here's our scripture passage for today: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) And here's today's scripture in French, as we take a moment to remember our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world. (Second 21).Soyez toujours joyeux. Priez sans cesse, exprimez votre reconnaissance en toute circonstance, car c'est la volonté de Dieu pour vous en Jésus-Christ. Instagram: @restforhersoul 

WHAT A YEAR. If you've experienced loss this year, this episode is for you. Maybe you're feeling burned out, exhausted, at the end of your rope, or hopeless. Maybe you've been separated from loved ones, or you've missed out on important life events like travel or a wedding. Bring your grief, anger, frustration, and sadness, to God. It is healthy and good to bring our emotions to God. He's our loving Father who wraps us in his loving arms. We live in a fallen world with so much pain and heartbreak. There are things that have been especially heavy this year.  While we grieve, this meditation ends with hope, because in Christ we always have hope. We know how the story ends. It does not end in grief in loss, but in a celebration of God’s kingdom being established forever, and in all things being made new. No more tears, no more suffering. Jesus has already defeated evil and death.  Today's passage is Psalm 42 (NIV):As the deer pants for streams of water,    so my soul pants for you, my God.My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.    When can I go and meet with God?My tears have been my food    day and night,while people say to me all day long,    “Where is your God?”These things I remember    as I pour out my soul:how I used to go to the house of God    under the protection of the Mighty Onewith shouts of joy and praise    among the festive throng.Why, my soul, are you downcast?    Why so disturbed within me?Put your hope in God,    for I will yet praise him,    my Savior and my God.My soul is downcast within me;    therefore I will remember youfrom the land of the Jordan,    the heights of Hermon—from Mount Mizar.Deep calls to deep    in the roar of your waterfalls;all your waves and breakers    have swept over me.By day the Lord directs his love,    at night his song is with me—    a prayer to the God of my life.I say to God my Rock,    “Why have you forgotten me?Why must I go about mourning,    oppressed by the enemy?”My bones suffer mortal agony    as my foes taunt me,saying to me all day long,    “Where is your God?”Why, my soul, are you downcast?    Why so disturbed within me?Put your hope in God,    for I will yet praise him,    my Savior and my God. Psaume 42:2 (Second 21): Comme une biche soupire après des cours d’eau,ainsi mon âme soupire après toi, ô Dieu! Instagram: @restforhersoul

Do you believe that God is good? It's hard to believe that when we're suffering or disappointed. But the Bible tells us about God's character, and it tells us that he is good. He is faithful. His love for us continues forever. Let's CHOOSE to thank him and praise him because of his character. He is good. Let's choose to thank him even when we don't feel like it. His truth is higher than our felt experience, and the truth that God is good brings us so much hope when things feel dark.  Meditating daily on God's goodness is an important part of our health and wellness. I bet you'll feel a little bit lighter and more grateful after listening to this meditation. Today we are meditating on the joyful, hopeful passage of Psalm 100 (NIV).Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!    Worship the Lord with gladness.    Come before him, singing with joy.Acknowledge that the Lord is God!    He made us, and we are his.    We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.Enter his gates with thanksgiving;    go into his courts with praise.    Give thanks to him and praise his name.For the Lord is good.    His unfailing love continues forever,    and his faithfulness continues to each generation. These are the first two verses in French for our mini French moment. (Psaume 100 Segond 21). Poussez des cris de joie en l’honneur de l’Eternel,habitants de toute la terre!Servez l’Eternel avec joie,venez avec allégresse en sa présence! Thanks for listening! Instagram: @restforhersoul

How much time do you waste every day? Is it on your phone? Something else? What could you do instead? Rest more? Laugh more? Finish a project? Actually learn to connect with God and hear from him? Start a business? Get outside more? Dare to dream a little!  Whatever it is, I bet there are things you'd love to do, but you think you don't have time for them. In this meditation on Psalm 119:37, you can spend some time asking God to help you dream about what life could look like if you stopped looking at worthless things, and walked in his life-giving ways instead.  Instagram: @restforhersoul

You don't have to be exhausted all the time. You can be a non-anxious, joy-filled, peaceful presence to those around you. God invites us all to have rest that's so deep, it's on a soul level. We don't need to live frantic, exhausting lives. When we look to Jesus, ask him, and study how he lived, we can begin to walk in the rest that God has for us.  It takes intentional action on our part though. We have to CHOOSE to live lives where we make the time to spend time in God's presence and find true rest.  In today's episode we reflect on what changes we need to make in our lives to enter into the rest God has for us. Our passages for this meditation are Jeremiah 6:16 and Matthew 11:28-30. Instagram: @restforhersoul

This sure feels like a year of drought, doesn't it? So many plans have been cancelled, things lost, things changed. Is it truly possible to NOT be anxious or worried in a year like 2020?  God tells us more about this possibility in Jeremiah 17:5-8. Listen to this calming meditation and be refreshed in God's loving presence.  Instagram: @restforhersoul

Want to do something about the evil in the world? Love your enemies. Yep. That's what Jesus did, and he calls us to do the same. "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink." This is impossible to do by sheer willpower - but we don't do it in our own strength! God gives us the Holy Spirit to enable us. We NEED the Holy Spirit to change our hearts and minds and enable us to love our enemies, to wish them well, to pray for them, and to help them.  Listen to today's episode as we meditate on what God says about our enemies, and how God is just and he will deal with evil in the end. That's not our job. How freeing. We get to spread love in the world by loving our enemies. Our passage today is Romans 12:19-21.  This is part 3 of 3 in our series called Love in Action. You can listen to the first two in episodes 25 and 26!  Instagram: @restforhersoul 

No matter how bad things are, when we're in Christ, we remember that this is not the end. We have SO much hope, because we're focused on what is eternal. Get cozy, close your eyes, and listen to this hope-filled passage from the Living Word of our loving Creator. Today's passage is 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. My prayer for you as you listen is that you'll be filled with immense peace and HOPE from God's loving presence.  Connect on Instagram @restforhersoul

When there's so much turmoil in the world, we long for peace. Jesus calls us to love our enemies. Did you catch that? LOVE our ENEMIES. That's impossible for us to do by willpower alone. The thought of trying makes me cringe. The amazing thing is that when we invite the Holy Spirit into our hearts, God transforms our hearts and minds so that we can actually begin to live the lives of radical love he calls us to. We can bring real love and change to our world!  Listen in to meditate on God's truth for loving our world well. We all know our world NEEDS love. Today's passage is Romans 12:14-18, and it's Part 2 of this passage. Listen to Part 1 in episode 25.  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. (Romans 12:14-18) Instagram: @restforhersoul

How do we love others well? Here, the apostle Paul gives us some action steps we can take that have stood the test of time. They're as relevant now as they were 2000 years ago. Listen as we begin with some deep breaths, a whole body relaxation, and then hear the Word of God that refreshes us like no self-help book ever can. Today's passage is Romans 12:9-13.Instagram: @restforhersoul

God is NOT too busy for you. The same God who created galaxies, planets, animals, and people loves YOU on a personal level. He cares about every single person, because he dreamed up every single person who has ever lived. It's hard to wrap my mind around it.  Listen to this meditation on Psalm 8 to hear about all that God made, and how he loves people and WANTS to partner with us to steward everything on Earth.   Exciting news!! I'll be leading the morning scripture meditation at the Be Radiant conference on Saturday, September 19. You can still sign up! CLICK HERE for details and to register. Say yes to your calling and create a movement!  Instagram: @restforhersoul

When you feel like you're being attacked from all sides, like David did, look for God's love and faithfulness. Listen to Psalm 57 to be reminded of God's love and protection over you.  Exciting news!! I'll be leading the morning scripture meditation at the Be Radiant conference on Saturday, September 19! CLICK HERE for details and to register! Say yes to your calling and create a movement!  Instagram: @restforhersoul

God gives us this amazing gift of the Holy Spirit, but how do you know if you're walking by the Spirit? Did you know there things you can look for in your life to know if you're walking by the Holy Spirit or not? There's evidence you can see. Just like the fruit on a tree tells you what kind of tree it is, there's "fruit" in your life that you can see when you're walking by the Spirit. Listen to this meditation on Galatians 5:13-26 to learn what these "fruits" are, and what they're not. You'll have time to get still and reflect on the fruit you see, or want to see in your life.  Instagram: @restforhersoul 

Do you feel like everyone is out to get you? You're not the only one. David felt the same way, and he wrote this poetry about it. Listen to this ancient cry to God in the Psalms. David decided he wouldn't be afraid of his enemies because God was with him.  Listen to this calming meditation to reorient your heart back to God's faithfulness in the midst of your troubles.  Instagram: @restforhersoul

You give your children boundaries and rules to keep them safe so they can THRIVE! Within the loving boundaries you set, they are better able to play and learn. Our loving Heavenly Father does the same for us. He gives us a blueprint for how to live to that we thrive and love one another. In our culture today, we don't always like the thought of being told what to do - but these commandments aren't coming from culture - they're coming from our Creator who knows the best way to be human! After all, he made us, so he knows how we function best.  Instagram: @restforhersoul 

So you want to live a life of DELIGHT and freedom? Stop listening to the so-called gurus out there, and listen to the Creator of the universe instead! He's the one who made you, so he knows the best way to be human! Learning God's rules for living is the path to delight, true life, and freedom. Listen to this meditation on learning to love God's laws - his blueprint for living well.  Instagram: @restforhersoul

Are you LACKING CONFIDENCE because you're scared of what someone thinks of you? Are you scared to disappoint someone, or to be yourself because of what others might think? You don't need to stay stuck like that! In this episode we hear what God has to say about fearing others.God is SO big and SO powerful that he created the entire universe, AND he loves you and wants to be your helper! Until you truly grasp how amazing it is to have God as your helper, you'll stay stuck in fear of others. People can absolutely be intimidating and mean, but God is SO much bigger and better than all that. My prayer is that you will feel CALMER and more CONFIDENT knowing that God is your helper after listening to this meditation. Instagram: @restforhersoul

Are you frustrated that you don't seem to be feeling God's presence or hearing from him? Does your 10 minute morning quiet time not seem to make much of a difference? In this episode we talk about what it looks like to really seek God, and there's time for you to pray and reflect at the end. Instagram: @restforhersoul

There's a LOT going on in the world right now, and it can feel pretty intense. Are you overwhelmed by it all? It can feel like you're in the middle of a battle. Do you feel like you're barely coping? You don't have to struggle to survive. God gives us instructions for how to stand firm in his truth when we're in a battle. Listen to this meditation to be empowered and gain confidence! Connect with me on Instagram: @restforhersoul

Deep down, does it feel like hearing from God is for other people, but not for you? Do you struggle to hear from God? Are you frustrated and confused? Or do you want to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus? In this episode, we'll walk through a simple way that's outlined in scripture to learn to hear from God, and to learn how to get to know Jesus as a person.  Instagram: @restforhersoul

Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with someone in your life? Maybe your child is throwing tantrums daily, your husband doesn't seem to listen, or your colleague is speaking to you in a condescending way. You want to be kind and loving, but it feels impossible. During the COVID-19 pandemic, tension is running high, and you may feel more stressed than usual. Listen to this practical guided meditation to help transform your mindset and heart towards them so you can remain calm even when you're frustrated. God can show you the gold in this person and how they're made in his image to help you love them well.  Connect with me on Instagram: @restforhersoul 

Are you angry at someone who's being dishonest or cheating to get ahead? Maybe someone hurt you and won't apologize. Or maybe you're frustrated with the corruption you see in the world. Listen to this meditation on God's Word to get his perspective.Instagram: @restforhersoulCover art photo credit: @roberta_mcleanphoto