Bryan Wade: Welcome back to the Sandals Church podcast. On this special episode, we're slowing down together. No rush. No agenda. Just a few minutes to meditate on God's word and sit in his presence.
We know life doesn't stop moving. It's busy, noisy, and often messy. But even in the middle of it all, God invites us to come close, to rest, to breathe, and to remember who he is. Wherever you find yourself today, know this. God's spirit is with you.
So take a deep breath, settle in, and allow his word to meet you right where you are.
Celeste Contreras: Imagine that yesterday, your life was captured by a world renowned photojournalist. A fly on the wall, he discreetly followed your every movement. At the end of the day, you were handed an envelope filled with snapshots telling the story of your comings and goings, the people you interacted with, the things you saw, heard, and said. Begin to slowly sift through yesterday's photos, an inventory from the waking of the day until your head hit the pillow once more. What do you see?
What memories stand out? Are there any moments you love to repeat or linger in a bit longer? What captured your energy and attention? What claimed your time? Turn your thoughts to God now.
Nothing is hidden from him nor a shame a weapon he'd ever use against you. Where was he in your yesterday? Was he invited in, remembered, and followed? Did any distractions, busyness, or anxiety crowd him out? Whether you recognized his presence then or can see it more clearly now, simply thank him for being near.
Take another glance at yesterday. Are there any priorities you'd reorder or time you'd take back? Would you undo any choices? Say less or do more? Share that with God, and if you need to, ask for his forgiveness.
Remember, he is your redeemer. You can trust that what was is now behind you and you are held in his loving hands. Today is brand new, a chance to begin again. So we pray, father God, bless this day and all within it. I choose you and I trust you.
Help me to be a light, reflecting your goodness and truth to the world around me. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.
Bryan Wade: As we close the guided part of this episode, we want to invite you to linger in this space a little longer if you can. Let God's word settle deep into your heart. At Sandals Church, we're passionate about helping people grow an authentic relationship with Jesus and we believe that journey happens through small moments over time. If you'd like more content like this, the Sandals Church app is a great place to start. It's a simple way to keep creating space for God to move in your life every day.
We pray this time has blessed you and drawn you closer to Jesus. May his spirit continue to lead you, shape you, and form you into his image.