Podcasts about your spirit

SCRIPTURE- Corinthians 1:27-29"God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise, and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong, and God chose the lowly and despised of the world, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who are something, so that no human being might boast before God.”REFLECTION- Fr. JasonMUSIC- Kittle Gentle Spirit by AwakeningNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Psalm 115:1"Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name give glory because of your mercy and faithfulness.”REFLECTION- Sr. CarolMUSIC- "Where Charity and Love Prevail" by Tom Harder- "O God Mounts His Throne to Shouts of Joy" (Psalm 47) by Jeremy Mayfield- "Seek Ye First" by Steve Pulvers and Brandon GileNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Colossians 3:15"And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful.”REFLECTION- JeffMUSIC- NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Luke 2:27-28, 38"Simeon came in the Spirit into the temple and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law he took Jesus in his arms and blessed God.  And the prophetess Anna, coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.”REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- "Nunc Dimittis (The Canticle of Simeon)" by Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz- "Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All (Sweet Sacrament)" by Luca RaggiNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

The woodpecker's tongue can stretch from three to five times its normal length in order to fish bugs out of trees. You would think that his tongue would have to be rooted in his tail to do that neat trick! This beautiful creation in which we live is not only filled with testimonies to the wisdom of God. It is also filled with special designs that deny the possibility that life in all its complexity developed entirely by chance.Consider the woodpecker. Incredibly, the woodpecker's tongue is rooted in his right nostril. Exiting the back of the nostril, his tongue spits into two parts, wrapping around his head between his skull and the skin, passing on either side of the neck bones, and then coming up through his lower jaw or beak. This gives the woodpecker a long enough tongue to stretch it out far enough to do an effective job of pest control on bug-infested trees!Now, how could this happen by blind evolutionary chance? Even evolutionists admit that it's silly to suggest that the woodpecker's tongue gradually got longer over thousands of year and began to grow under his skin. As one evolutionary scientist said about the woodpecker's tongue, "There are certain anatomical features which just cannot be explained by gradual mutations over millions of years. Just between you and me, I have to get God into the act too sometimes."Why wait to call on God as a last resort? Let's begin with our wonderful Creator!Deuteronomy 4:28"'And there you will serve gods, the work of men's hand, wood and stone, which neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell.'"Prayer: Dear heavenly Father; through the instruction of Your Word and the guidance of Your Spirit, help me to be different from those around me who think that the creation itself made them. In Jesus' Name. Amen.REF.: Sunderland, Luther D. Miraculous design features in woodpecker. Bible Science Newsletter. Image: Woodpecker on tree, Envato. + Dendrocopos major skull, Jimfbleak, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikipedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Lord God, in these winter months, when the days are shorter and the world grows quiet, help me to find Your presence in all things.In the cold air, remind me of the breath of Your Spirit.In the stillness, open my heart to Your gentle voice.Give me a heart of gratitude for the warmth I have been given, and compassion for those who face winter's hardship.Teach me to see Your grace at work—in the silence, in the waiting,and even in the challenges of the season.May this season of rest deepen my trust in You, renew my spirit, and prepare me to meet spring with a heart awakened to Your love. Amen.

Don Lemon is arrested in Los Angeles. How did this happen, and what charges is he facing? Meanwhile, Tom McClusky joins us to break down what's really going on inside the Trump administration and how new data could reshape the 2026 and 2028 elections. And finally, President Trump meets with the “Queen of Rap.” All this and more on the LOOPcast!00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast01:50 Don Lemon ARRESTED09:00 Insider Scoop on the Trump Admin + Pro-Life Cause27:06 Census Projection for 203040:32 Good News55:59 Twilight Zone1:06:20 Closing PrayerEMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgSubscribe to the LOOP today!https://catholicvote.org/getloop   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast  https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2  Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit:O Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul, the work of Your grace and Your love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom, that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal; the Spirit of Understanding, to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth; the Spirit of Counsel, that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven; the Spirit of Fortitude, that I may bear my cross with You and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation; the Spirit of Knowledge, that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints; the Spirit of Piety, that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable; and the Spirit of Fear, that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Your true disciples and animate me in all things with Your Spirit.AmenAll opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

SCRIPTURE- 1 Corinthians 3:7-9"Therefore, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who causes the growth. The one who plants and the one who waters are equal, and each will receive wages in proportion to his labor. For we are God's co-workers; you are God's field, God's building."REFLECTION- Fr. RonMUSIC- "Before the Throne of God Above" by Jonathan Roth- "Come With Me Into the Fields" Piano Intrumental- "Trust in You" by Lauren DaigleNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,  into Your hands I surrender my life.  Pour out Your Spirit upon me  that I may love You perfectly,  and serve You faithfully  until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- 2 Timothy 1:8"So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God."REFLECTION- GerryMUSIC- Holding the SkyNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Matthew 23: 11-12"The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."REFLECTION- Fr. JimMUSIC- My Soul is at Rest by Taize-Doria by Piano VersionNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Isaiah 55 verses 10 thru 12:“The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth.They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry.It is the same with my word.I send it out, and it always produces fruit.It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.You will live in joy and peace.”Lets think through thisWho sends out God's Word? … He does.What does it do when He sends it out? … Produces fruit.When will it produce fruit when He sends it out? … Always. … Not sometimes, but always.So, how do we receive His Word? Reading, listening to, ruminating on Scripture. Just as we are doing right now.With this in mind listen again to the passage, this time from The Message“Just as rain and snow descend from the skies and don't go back until they've watered the earth,Doing their work of making things grow and blossom, producing seed for farmers and food for the hungry, So will the words that come out of my mouth not come back empty-handed.They'll do the work I sent them to do, they'll complete the assignment I gave them. So you'll go out in joy, you'll be led into a whole and complete life.”This passage is not a metaphor. It literally means that when we take in God's Word, it will do a work in our lives. Our part is simply to obey and allow the Word to do the work God intended. That is why you can read a verse a hundred times over many years and get something different out of it almost every time.As we take a few more deep breathes think about this promise to you from the scriptureSo will the words that come out of my mouth not come back empty-handed.They'll do the work I sent them to do… So you'll go out in joy, you'll be led into a whole and complete life.”Let's pray together: “Heavenly Father, I invite Your Spirit to interpret to me what You want to say and do every time I hear any Scripture. Complete Your assignment in me. As above, so below.”

SCRIPTURE- Psalm 95:3-4"For the LORD is the great God, the great king over all gods, Whose hand holds the depths of the earth; who owns the tops of the mountains."REFLECTION- Sr. KaraMUSIC- "Here I Am Lord" Instrumental- "You Speak" by Audrey AssadNOTES- Click HERE for our blog article on the Holy NamePRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- John 9:11He replied, "The man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and told me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.' So I went there and washed and was able to see."REFLECTION- PeggyMUSIC- "Holy, Holy" by Tim Janus- "Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord" by Michael W. SmithNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about Project23 and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. Ever feel like you're not impressive enough for God to use? Like your words aren't sharp enough… Your story isn't dramatic enough… Your personality isn't bold enough. Paul's right there with you. In fact, he leaned into it. And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. — 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 Paul didn't show up in Corinth polished. He showed up shaking. No stage presence. No masterful rhetoric. No powerful delivery. He chose unimpressive on purpose. Why? Because he wanted the Corinthians to see what happens when God takes something small, simple, ordinary—and turns it into something impossible to ignore. That's what God does: He takes the unimpressive and fills it with undeniable power. Paul stripped his message down to the center point of history: Jesus Christ and Him crucified. No clever tactics. No persuasive flair. Just the gospel in plain sight. And the Spirit lit it on fire. This is the part we forget: The power was never in Paul's performance. It was in Paul's dependence. Your weakness isn't the barrier—it's the invitation. When you step forward trembling, God steps forward strong. When you open your mouth with nothing fancy to say, the Spirit supplies the power. When you choose to be faithful instead of impressive, God makes your life impossible to ignore. Unimpressive people. Filled with an unstoppable God. That's how God has been changing the world since the beginning. DO THIS: Keep Jesus at the center of one conversation today. Don't try to sound impressive—aim to be faithful, clear, and surrendered. ASK THIS: Where do you feel pressure to "perform" spiritually? What does it look like for you to embrace weakness instead of hide it? How might God want to show His power through your simplicity? PRAY THIS: Jesus, take every unimpressive part of me and fill it with Your strength. Make my words and my life impossible to ignore because Your Spirit is at work through me. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Holy Spirit"

SCRIPTURE- John 10: 29-30"My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one."REFLECTION- Sr. KarolynMUSIC- "God of All Hopefulness" Instrumental- "Mesmerize" Instrumental- "Hold My Hand"  by Jess GlynneNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Romans 12:21"Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good."REFLECTION- LaurenMUSIC- "Da Pacem Domine" by WordHarmonic- "Be Not Afraid" by The O'Neill Brothers- "Not Afraid" by Rend Co. KidsNOTES- Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn ChildrenPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 40:11"Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom, leading the ewes with care."REFLECTION- KyleMUSIC- See you when you appear by Dylan RycheNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Lamentations 3:22-24"The LORD's acts of mercy are not exhausted, his compassion is not spent; They are renewed each morning— great is your faithfulness!"REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC- "Canyon Trilogy" by R. Carlois Nakai- "Ripples on the Water" InstrumentalNOTES- Click HERE for the blog post about Our Lady of AltagraciaPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Acts 3:6-8"Peter said, 'I have neither silver nor gold, but what I do have I give you: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean, [rise and] walk.' Then Peter took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles grew strong."REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC- Good Morning by Alexei SurovykhNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 55:7"Let the wicked forsake their way, and sinners their thoughts; Let them turn to the LORD to find mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving."REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- "Contándote Todo" Instrumental- "All Creatures of Our God and King" by Paul Cardall- "Good, Good Father" by Chris TomlinNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Friday morning, the 16th of January, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go straight to Proverbs 18:24: “But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Then we go straight to John 14:18. And Jesus says: ”I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you.”When Jesus left the earth, after His resurrection, He said to the disciples, “I will not leave you as orphans. I will send you a Comforter, a Parakletos (which is the Greek word for comforter, a friend, a helper). One who will not leave you, who is with you 24 hours a day. Now that is a friend! One, who will be with you through thick and thin, when everybody else leaves you, He will still be there. There are no orphans in the Kingdom of God because we have the Holy Spirit. Now, the Holy Spirit, you need to understand, is part of the Holy Trinity. We as Christians, believers, followers of The Way, believe that there is a Father, a Son and a Holy Spirit. Now, the Holy Spirit is equal to the Father and to the Son. Oh yes! No, He is not second-class, He is equal. He is extremely powerful and He is Someone who will comfort you when you are feeling lonely. Are you lonely today, my dear friend? I am talking to a lady here, maybe she has just lost her husband of 40 or 50 years. Her children are overseas and she is lonely. There is a friend who is waiting to talk to you, waiting to wipe away those tears. He is extremely intimate and powerful. He is with you 24/7. He is your sounding board. He is your hand-brake when you want to do something irrational. He is your go-between. When you are talking to your Heavenly Father and to Jesus, the Holy Spirit is the One conveying all those thoughts and messages to the Father. I love Him so much, but I think I am speaking here to someone who doesn't understand the Holy Spirit.You see, the disciples were powerless in the upper room. They were cowering in the corner. They were dead scared, and then the Holy Spirit came upon them. Flames of fire settled on each one of their heads and they were filled with the power of God. Peter went out, and in the first sermon he preached, 3,000 people came to Christ!Now, I want to introduce you to my Best Friend, the Holy Spirit. I want you to pray after me:Dear Lord Jesus,Thank You for promising me today, that I will never be lonely again in this life because you have sent me Your Spirit, Your Holy Spirit. He will guide me, He will direct me, He will love me and He will protect me.In Jesus' name, Amen.God bless you and have a lovely day,Goodbye.

SCRIPTURE- John 3:17"For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- God of All Hopefulness by 7pm Church Choir (Montreal)NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Ezekiel 36:26"I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."REFLECTION- JustinMUSIC- "Crown Him with Many Crowns" by The O'Neill Brothers Group- "It is Well with My Soul" by David BauerNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Do these “what ifs” keep you up at night? Fear can control our minds and shrink our lives. But God speaks this promise over you: “...God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” He faced these exact fears that we face—sin, death, separation from God—and He overcame them on the cross. Because He rose from the dead, we can trust that fear does not have to rule our lives. Walking with Jesus doesn't mean you'll never feel afraid; it means that fear doesn't get to be the boss. If you're ready to trade fear for His peace, pray: “Jesus, You know my worries. Thank You for dying and rising again for me. Fill me with Your Spirit—with power, with Your love, and Your truth. Teach my heart to trust You. Amen.” Always remember, there is hope with God. Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 1:7 radio.hopewithgod.com

SCRIPTURE- 1 Peter 1:14-16"Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct for it is written, “Be holy because I [am] holy.”REFLECTION- CherylMUSIC- Love Devine All Loves ExcellingNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 41:10"Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand."REFLECTION- Fr. CarlMUSIC- "Love Divine All Love's Excelling" Instrumental- "Prayer of St. Francis" by The O'Neill Brothers GroupNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- 1 John 5:11-12"And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever possesses the Son has life; whoever does not possess the Son of God does not have life."REFLECTION- SarahMUSIC- O Holy Night by Tommee Profitt featuring Tauren Wells and SVRCINANOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Sheepdogs and Spiritual Warfare #RTTBROS #Nightlight"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." — Ephesians 6:11-12You know, I have a friend who was career military, a Navy SEAL to boot. He knows the guys like Dick Marcinko and Admiral McRaven and other heroes from that branch of special forces. He's one of the toughest men I've ever met in my life. The other night at church, I had to take my autistic son out of the service because he was becoming a little bit disruptive. I sat on a couch in the foyer and watched my friend do his diligence on the security team. He scanned the perimeter, checked the parking lot, actively watching everything that was going on to make certain that our people were secure and safe. After watching him for a while, I went up and put my hand on his shoulder and told him this: there are sheep, and there are wolves, and there are sheepdogs. Then I thanked him for being a sheepdog that protects us sheep from the wolves that would come to try to harm us.As I've been thinking about that statement and his watch care over us, it reminded me that those of us who have been involved in spiritual warfare for a long time have a duty to provide protection for those who don't even understand that they're in a warfare. They represent the sheep, as it were.It's our job as more mature believers to look out for pitfalls that may be in their way and spiritual attacks that are coming from the enemy of their souls. We need to have the sword of the Spirit engaged and ready to speak truth into their situations so that the lying deceiver won't gain any ground or foothold in their life.Paul tells us in Ephesians that we're not fighting against people, we're fighting against spiritual forces of darkness. The new believer, the struggling saint, they might not even realize the battle that's raging around them. But we who have been in the trenches, we know. We've seen how the enemy works.Just like my friend scanning that parking lot, looking for threats before they become problems, we need to be vigilant. We need to be engaged in warfare prayer, asking God to provide protection and provision and, most of all, His presence for them as they make their way through this sin-cursed world.You see, being a spiritual sheepdog isn't about being better than anyone else. It's about using the experience and wisdom God has given us through our own battles to help protect those who are vulnerable. It's about standing guard in prayer, speaking truth in love, and being willing to step into the gap when the enemy attacks.So let me ask you: are you a sheepdog? Are you watching over the flock with the same diligence my friend shows on that security team? Because the sheep need us. They need believers who will stand firm, who will pray without ceasing, who will speak truth when lies are whispered.History is just His story, and in God's story, He's called us to watch over one another. Don't grow weary in that calling.Let's pray: Father, make us faithful sheepdogs for Your flock. Give us eyes to see the spiritual battles around us and courage to stand in the gap for those who are vulnerable. Help us wield the sword of Your Spirit with wisdom and love. In Jesus' name, Amen.#Faith #SpiritualWarfare #Prayer #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotion #Protection #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #RTTBROS #NightlightBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe, it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 22:9-10"The generous will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor."REFLECTION- GaryMUSIC- "Do You Hear What I Hear" by Van Vogal Ensemble- "Come to the Water" InstrumentalNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- 1 John 4:16"We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him. In this is love brought to perfection among us, that we have confidence on the day of judgment because as he is, so are we in this world."REFLECTION- JenMUSIC- "Come Thou Almighty King" From Catholic Hymns - Guitar Music- "What Child is This?" by The Piano GuysNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Mark 6:34"When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things."REFLECTION- Fr. JasonMUSIC- "We Three Kings" by Danny Byram- "Shepherd Me, O God" by Relaxing Guitar GroupNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

PASSAGE- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Collected Writings, Vol. 1, p 335"I am satisfied to sow in tears if I may reap in joy.”REFLECTION- Sr. CarolMUSIC- NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Jeremy Lallier discusses Psalm 139:7—“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?”

SCRIPTURE- Galatians 4:6-7"As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, 'Abba, Father!' So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God."REFLECTION- JeffMUSIC- "Ding Dong Merrily on High" by Celtic Vision- "Canticle of the Turning" by Liam Lawton & Theresa Donohoo- "Canticle of The Turning" (Guitar Instrumental) by Justin HattNOTES- Click here to watch  Lauren's children pray and draw the Joyful Mysteries of the RosaryPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Jeremiah 29:11"For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope."REFLECTION- Jackson Jones (see "Team" menu on app for full bio and pic)MUSIC- PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS by Howard ThurmanWHEN THE SONG OF THE ANGELS IS STILLED.WHEN THE STAR IN THE SKY IS GONE, WHEN THE KINGS AND PRINCES ARE HOME, WHEN THE SHEPHERDS ARE BACK WITH THEIR FLOCK...THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS BEGINS:TO FIND THE LOST.TO HEAL THE BROKEN.TO FEED THE HUNGRY.TO RELEASE THE PRISONER, TO REBUILD THE NATIONS, TO BRING PEACE AMONG OTHERS, TO MAKE MUSIC IN THE HEART.

SCRIPTURE- 1 John 2:17"Yet the world and its enticements are passing away. But whoever does the will of God remains forever.”REFLECTION- SarahMUSIC- He Is Born from Narada ChristmasNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 9:1"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Upon those who lived in a land of gloom a light has shone.”REFLECTION- Sr. KaraMUSIC- CLICK HERE to hear Sr. Charlene's School Choir sing the GLORIA!PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Psalm 63:3-4"I look to you in the sanctuary to see your power and glory. For your love is better than life; my lips shall ever praise you!”REFLECTION- Sr. M. KarolynMUSIC- ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Write - Compose a short note of gratitude / kindness  / love / friendship…whatever you want to call it and send it to someone special in your life. NOT a text, no email. Write a note, lick the stamp and send it.O ANTIPHON- Latin: O Emmanuel, Rex et Legifer foster, exspectatio gentium, et salvator earum; veni ad salvandum nos, Domine Deus noster.- English: O Performed by Video: PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Revelation 7:17"For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”REFLECTION- KyleMUSIC- O Come O Come Emmanuel by The Piano GuysADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Laugh - Brighten the parts of the world you are in today by sharing a joke or funny meme with as many people as you can. Everyone is carrying a burden…lift it from them, if for just a moment.O ANTIPHON- Latin: O radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum, super quem continebunt reges os suum, quem gentes deprecabuntur: veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare.- English: O Root of Jesse, you stand as a sign for the peoples, before you kings shall keep silence, all nations will seek you out: come to deliver your people and do not delay.Performed by the monks of the Saint John's Abbey Schola.Video: https://youtu.be/O75VBNAeMQg?si=mzbCkw4HGQjSy3vcPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Luke 2:10-11"The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all  people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.'”REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC- ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Clean - Not your room—your mind and spirit. Refrain from using any social media or phone apps (other than The God Minute, of course!) and give that attention to Jesus in the quiet. Just for today.O ANTIPHON- Latin: O Sapientia, quae ex ore Altissimi prodisti, attingens a fine usque ad finem, fortiter suaviter disponensque omnia: veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiae.- English: O Holy Wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High, and  reaching from end to end, you order all things with gentle strength: come and teach us the way of prudence.Performed by the monks of the Saint John's Abbey ScholaVideo: https://youtu.be/oRPNRHQL17E?si=0Hlr_SfAUMikxk4MPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Psalm 122:1-2"I rejoiced when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD.' And now our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem.”REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- "On Jordan's Bank" from The Hymn Channel- "Gather Us In" by Marty Haugen ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY - Share - Gather stuff from your closet(s) that are never worn and share them with those in need by dropping them off at the Society of SVDP Thrift Shop or Goodwill.NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

This week, Pastor Jesse speaks about what it looks like to walk by the Spirit.   Main Scripture & Points: Galatians 5:16-26 POINT: To walk by the Spirit means that I am actively choosing to submit my thoughts, reactions, and decisions to the leadership of the Holy Spirit POINT: NOT BY IMPULSE BUT BY THY SPIRIT James 1:19-20 POINT: NOT BY MY PAST BUT BY THY SPIRIT 2nd Corinthians 5:17-18 POINT: NOT BY EMOTION BUT BY THY SPIRIT POINT: Emotions are wonderful companions in life, but they are terrible leaders in life PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Help me be led by Your Spirit today. When my impulses want to react, help me to pause. When my past tries to speak, remind me who I am in Christ. When my emotions run high, lead me into wisdom and peace. Help me to live: Not by impulse, Not by my past, Not by emotion, But led by your Spirit. In Jesus' name, Amen. Galatians 5:19-21 POINT: πράσσω, Pron: Prasso, Meaning: To practice, To make a habit of, To keep doing as a way of life Romans 1:32 POINT: For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery    *This episode was recorded on 12/14/25

The Christmas season offers countless distractions—from festive traditions to sentimental storylines—but Scripture reminds us that Christ desires to dwell at the very center of our hearts. In Ephesians 3:16–18, Paul prays that believers would be strengthened by the Spirit so their faith becomes firmly rooted, enabling them to grasp the immeasurable love of Christ. Like the deeply rooted Christmas tree in the devotional story, our faith grows strong when we remain grounded in truth and nourished by God’s presence. This season, we are invited to welcome Christ fully, stand firm in our faith, and radiate His love to others. Main Takeaways You’ll learn how Paul’s prayer in Ephesians encourages believers to root their faith deeply in Christ. Discover why spiritual stability comes from being grounded in truth and strengthened by the Holy Spirit. See how community and fellowship help us grasp the depth of Christ’s love together. Understand practical ways to welcome Christ into your heart during the Christmas season. Reflect on how to make Christ—not busyness or tradition—the focal point of holiday celebrations. Bible Verse References Ephesians 3:16–18 Your Daily Prayer God, as we enter this beautiful Christmas season, we welcome You into our hearts and our celebrations. Strengthen our faith through Your Spirit so that Christ may dwell in us fully. Help us stay rooted in Your truth, anchored in Your love, and attentive to the ways You are working around us. Give us soft, responsive hearts that reflect Your compassion, and make us ready to share the hope of Christ with those around us.In Jesus’ name, Amen. Want More? Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily encouragement and Scripture-centered reflections. Leave a rating or review to help others discover the show. Visit LifeAudio.com for more faith-building podcasts. Explore more devotionals and Bible teachings at Crosswalk.com and Christianity.com. Relevant Links & Resources Explore articles about Christmas, spiritual growth, and faith at:Crosswalk.com – https://www.crosswalk.comChristianity.com – https://www.christianity.com Study today’s Scripture using BibleStudyTools.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

SCRIPTURE- Romans 14:17-19"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the holy Spirit; whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by others. Let us then pursue what leads to peace and to building up one another.”REFLECTION- JustinADVENT WORD OF THE DAY - Invite - Reach out to someone and invite them to something good — to pray, to worship, or simply to share a meal. Faith grows stronger when it's shared.MUSIC- "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by The Piano Guys- "Let Us Break Break Together" by Music-Themes Group- "My Lighthouse" by Rend CollectiveNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Many Christians long to share their faith but struggle with fear, uncertainty, or a lack of confidence. Yet Scripture shows us that bold evangelism begins not with a strategy, but with a heart captivated by Jesus Himself. In Luke 2, the shepherds encountered the newborn Christ and immediately “spread the word,” becoming some of the first evangelists in the New Testament. Their example challenges us to consider what passionate witness could look like in our own lives. When we truly love Christ, we naturally want to talk about Him—and God uses ordinary people to make His extraordinary news known. Main Takeaways You’ll learn why the shepherds’ response to seeing Jesus models bold, joy-filled evangelism. Discover how passion for Christ fuels our desire to share the gospel with others. Understand why plans and formulas have value, but real witness begins with loving Jesus deeply. See how God consistently uses ordinary men and women—shepherds, fishermen, everyday believers—to spread His good news. Reflect on how your own enthusiasm for Christ can become an invitation for others to know Him. Bible Verses Referenced Luke 2:7 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/2-7.html Luke 2:8–15 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/passage/?q=luke+2:8-15 Luke 2:17–18 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/2-17.html Matthew 28:5–7 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/passage/?q=matthew+28:5-7 Acts 10:39–40 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/acts/passage/?q=acts+10:39-40 Your Daily Prayer Lord Jesus, thank You for the incomparable gift of knowing You. Fill my heart with a deeper love for You—one that naturally overflows into conversations and actions that point others to Your grace. Make me bold like the shepherds who joyfully shared the news of Your birth, and like the disciples who testified fearlessly through the power of Your Spirit. When I feel uncertain or afraid, strengthen me. When I struggle for words, guide me in truth and grace. Let my life reflect Your goodness so others may be drawn to You.Amen. Want More? Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily encouragement and biblical truth. Leave a rating or review to help others discover the show. Visit LifeAudio.com to explore more faith-building podcasts. Read more devotionals, Bible studies, and spiritual growth articles at Crosswalk.com and Christianity.com. Relevant Links & Resources Here are helpful resources related to the themes of today’s devotion: Articles on sharing your faith or evangelism atCrosswalk.com – https://www.crosswalk.comChristianity.com – https://www.christianity.com Explore Bible passages referenced using BibleStudyTools.com – https://www.biblestudytools.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 55:12"Yes, in joy you shall go forth, in peace you shall be brought home; Mountains and hills shall break out in song before you, all trees of the field shall clap their hands.”REFLECTION- CherylADVENT WORD OF THE DAY - Hope - When negativity tempts you, name one blessing instead. Hope is not denial of hardship; it's the courage to see grace hidden within it.MUSIC- Lo How a Rose Er Blooming by Narada Christmas- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Narada ChristmasNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- John 14:27"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.”REFLECTION- SarahADVENT WORD OF THE DAY - Offer - Offer a gift today — not just material, but personal: a listening ear, a few minutes of your time, or a gesture of compassion. Giving expands the soul.MUSIC- NOTES-Click here to read "Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Americas" on the TGM blog.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Luke 1: 28-30"And coming to her, he said, ‘Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.' But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.'”REFLECTION- GaryADVENT WORD OF THE DAY - Forgive - Bring to mind someone who has hurt you. Even if your heart isn't ready, say quietly, “Lord, I release them to Your mercy.” Forgiveness begins with willingness.MUSIC- "People Look East" by by Nichlas Schaal- "Immaculate Mary" by The O'Neill Brothers GroupNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Shine - Let joy be visible. Smile at strangers, greet others warmly, and carry yourself with the peace that comes from knowing you are loved by God.MUSIC- Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord from Godspell- Prepare the Way by Steph MacleodNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- John 4:13-14"Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”REFLECTION- JenADVENT WORD OF THE DAY - Trust - When anxiety stirs, close your eyes and breathe deeply. Whisper, “Jesus, I trust in You.” Hand over what you cannot control.MUSIC- "Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming" String Quartet arr. by Roger Wallace- "The Bells of St. Mary's" by Pianissimo BrothersNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.