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Meditations

Meditations is a podcast designed to help you engage the Christian scriptures in a contemplative manner by slowly and imaginatively praying through and reflecting on various biblical passages.

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00:11:38

Count it All Joy

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2024/02/16

Episode 30 of Season 3 is a meditation on James 1:2-12 where the half-brother of Jesus encourages us to see beyond the present trial to the result of having been formed into the image of Jesus through pain. And, amid difficulty, we can ask God for wisdom to navigate our circumstances and expect His response. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - A New Home by Max LL - Animals (instrumental

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00:10:14

My Grace is Sufficient for You

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2024/02/09

Episode 29 of Season 3 is a meditation on Paul's plea in 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 for God to remove the thorn in his flesh, and God's response that His grace is sufficient for the very reason that His power is made perfect in our weakness. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - All That's Left (feat. Rore, instrumental) by Voyageur - Anastasis by Tony Anderson - An Evening with You Kelsey

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00:12:44

Praying the Psalms - Psalm 88

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2024/02/02

Episode 28 of Season 3 is a prayerful reflection on one of the most poignant passages in all scripture. This poem was written from a tremendous place of pain, and I'm amazed at the license God gives us to be honest with our struggles by codifying this Psalm in the Bible. All scriptures quoted from the ESV Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - A Ripple in Time by Jordan Critz - A Second

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00:12:46

Temptations in the Wilderness

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2024/01/26

Episode 27 of Season 3 is a prayerful reflection on Jesus' temptations in the wilderness recorded in Luke 4:1-13 and how He resisted by standing on the word of God in a posture of dependence on the Spirit. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Against the Odds by Tony Anderson - A Homecoming by Traveler - All I wanted (alt. version, instrumental) by Voyageur - A Moment of Silence by Max

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00:08:32

Heirs According to Promise

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2024/01/19

Episode 26 of Season 3 is a meditation on Galatians 3:23-29 where Paul reflects on the fact that followers of Jesus are no longer held captive under the law, but are rather children of God by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We are one in Christ, heirs according to promise, not according to our works. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Adorned In Ribbons by Slow Meadow - Afterlight by

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00:11:23

Everlasting Love

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2024/01/12

Episode 25 of Season 3 is a meditation on Jeremiah 31:1-6 where God prophesies that, despite the Israelites' disobedience leading to exile, He has loved them with an everlasting love and will reestablish them. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - 2977 by Tony Anderson - Anatomy (instrumental) by Voyageur

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00:09:23

Praying the Psalms - Psalm 42

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2024/01/05

Episode 24 of Season 3 is a meditation on Psalm 42 where the psalmist yearns for God amid pain, modeling how to both lament and declare faith in God's steadfast love for us. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Hollywood Love (instrumental) by Noelle Johnson - Abigail by Tony Anderson - Adagio No. 1 by Max LL - Adrift by Katharine Petkovski - Hope Rising by Tony Anderson

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00:12:53

Praying the Psalms - Psalm 91

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2023/12/29

Episode 23 of Season 3 is a reflection on Psalm 91 where the psalmist rejoices in the protection of God for the one who loves God and dwells in His shelter. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Floating (instrumental) by Kollen - Waking Up by The Light The Heat - Once and For All (alt version, instrumental) by Adrian Disch - When the Light Comes In (eventide) by Adrian Disch

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00:11:02

Praying the Psalms - Psalm 19

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2023/12/22

Episode 22 of Season 3 is a meditation on Psalm 19 where the poet marvels at the glory of God revealed in both the world and the word. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Unwritten Story by Adrian Disch - Boundless (piano version) by Adrian Disch - Restoration by Adrian Disch

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00:11:42

The Appearance of the Glory of the Lord

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2023/12/15

Episode 21 of Season 3 is a prayerful reflection on Ezekiel 1, verses 1, 4-5, and 22-28, where Ezekiel sees a vision of the glory of the Lord in a most unexpected place - exile in Babylon. What a wonder that God pursues us even in our exile! Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Farthest Reach by Adrian Disch - Part of Me (instrumental) by The Coast - Night by Wil Pearce

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00:10:21

The Ancient of Days

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2023/12/08

Episode 20 of Season 3 is a meditation on Daniel 7:9-14 where the prophet recounts a vision of the ultimate authority of the son of man over the kingdoms of this earth. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - United by Adrian Disch - Intrinsic (piano version) by Adrian Disch - Composite by Thrupence

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00:11:15

A People for His Own Possession

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2023/12/04

Episode 19 of Season 3 is a meditation on 1 Peter 2:4-12 where Peter reflects on our identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." As those who have founded our lives on the Cornerstone, we are to walk in His way in order to bring glory to Him. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or

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00:06:30

Praying the Psalms - Psalm 117

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2023/11/24

Episode 18 of Season 3 is a reflection on the shortest chapter in the Bible - Psalm 117 - where the psalmist calls all people to worship God for his steadfast love and enduring faithfulness. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Holding On (eventide) by Adrian Disch - Last Light of Day by Adrian Disch

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00:11:29

Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters

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2023/11/17

Episode 17 of Season 3 is a meditation on Amos 5:14-24 where the prophet exhorts the people of God to repent for the way their worship of God has been tainted by injustice. Worship God, yes, but make sure your treatment of the vulnerable is commensurate with the justice and mercy of God. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Restoration by Adrian Disch - Anew by Kino - Intrinsic by Adrian

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00:11:03

They Lifted Their Voices to God

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2023/11/10

Episode 16 of Season 3 is a prayerful reflection on Acts 4:24-35 where the church responded to the threats of the rulers, elders, and scribes by lifting their voices to God in worship and intercession - wondering why people vainly try to thwart the predetermined purposes of God and asking that they would be filled with the Spirit to continue to preach the message and live in the manner of Jesus. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or

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00:11:28

Praying the Psalms - Psalm 147

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2023/11/03

Episode 15 of Season 3 is a meditation on Psalm 147 where the psalmist praises God for His careful attention to our pain even while ordering the finer details of the cosmos. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - The Promise of Finding by Adrian Disch - Spirit by Wil Pearce - Chasing Starlight by Adrian Disch

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00:08:57

The Grace of God Has Appeared

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2023/10/27

Episode 14 of Season 3 is a brief meditation on Titus 2:11-14 where Paul encourages us that the grace of God has appeared in the person of Jesus Christ, and exhorts us - in light of His appearing - to walk in Christ's manner. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Centre by Wil Pearce - Above the Earth (piano version) by Adrian Disch

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00:10:32

Praying the Psalms - Psalm 2

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2023/10/20

Episode 13 of Season 3 is a meditation on Psalm 2 where the psalmist reflects on the power and sovereignty of God relative to the nations that plot against His designs. Implicit is the invitation to trust Him regardless of the schemes of those with power coupled with ill intent, combined with the exhortation to submit our influence to His way. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Valleys by Wil

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00:13:07

The Mediator of a New Covenant

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2023/10/13

Episode 12 of Season 3 is a reflection on Hebrews 9:11-15 and 24-28 where the author reflects on the contrast between the sacrificial system of Moses and the perfect sacrifice of Christ. Jesus is the Mediator of a new covenant, cleansing us once and for all! Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Intrinsic (no drums version) by Adrian Disch - Stars by Wil Pearce - This is Just the Beginning by

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00:09:52

All Things that Pertain to Life

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2023/10/06

Episode 11 of Season 3 is a reflection on 2 Peter 1:3-11 where Peter encourages us that we have everything we need in Christ to grow into a mature disciple for the glory of God, and to not remain undeveloped and corrupted by sin. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Holding On by Adrian Disch - Through Different Eyes (instrumental) by CHPTRS

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