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How often do we go through life treating our morning quiet time as a gas station, but living the rest of our days on our own? I do this, and I had a profound moment that I want to share with you. Listen now. ◡̈ If this podcast blessed you, consider subscribing to my Substack. Paid subscribers receive access to all posts, podcasts, and a monthly prayer call where we walk through life with God together. Erin Lauray is a spiritual director, writer, and former trauma therapist who helps people recover an unhurried, noticing life of friendship with God. Drawing on years of clinical work in somatic and experiential therapy alongside her formation as a spiritual director, she creates practices, writing, and conversation that make space for God's presence to be felt, not just believed. She hosts the podcast Delight and Abide and writes at The Daily Return. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/first-light License code: ABMHA0ZPYUJXMFDX Get full access to The Daily Return at erinlauray.substack.com/subscribe

“Listen, Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart." -Deuteronomy 6:4-6 When Jesus repeated these words in Matthew, we see the importance that he is placing on a whole body spirituality. In today's episode, I talk all about the Harmony Triads found within the Enneagram tool and how we can use them to worship God in a holistic way. Don't forget to review and share this podcast with your friends! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delight-and-abide/support Get full access to The Daily Return at erinlauray.substack.com/subscribe

One of the most impactful ways of being in Scripture that I have experienced is Imaginative Reading. Through this, you imagine yourself within the story, and it opens up a world of experience with the Lord that brings intimacy and new revelation. In today's episode, we walk through Luke 10:38-42 - the story of Mary and Martha. If you have questions for Jesus, this episode is for you. Don't forget to leave a review for the podcast and share with your friends and loved ones! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delight-and-abide/support Get full access to The Daily Return at erinlauray.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever heard the quote by A.W. Tozer that says the first thing you think about God is the most important thing about you? In this episode, we explore God's love and what we think of it. I also get a bit vulnerable with something we've gone through as a family. Welcome, you're not alone in your pain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delight-and-abide/support Get full access to The Daily Return at erinlauray.substack.com/subscribe

What do you think that the wise men or shepherds experienced when they saw the star and angels? In this episode, we walk through an imaginative prayer on Matthew 2:10-11 and what the wise men had experienced in meeting Jesus for the first time. If you're needing an infusion of joy, this is the episode for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delight-and-abide/support Get full access to The Daily Return at erinlauray.substack.com/subscribe

As I reflected on the week of Preparation, I was really struck with idea of making space for Jesus. How do we make space for Him and in what ways have I not made space for Him? In this episode, we take time to center on the Lord and self-reflect in our Calm and Beautiful Space (you can listen to that episode here). I also share this post that I really resonated with by Rich Villodas on Instagram. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delight-and-abide/support Get full access to The Daily Return at erinlauray.substack.com/subscribe

As we enter into the Advent season of 2020, I wanted to take some time to really center on something that we may be lacking a bit in these times: HOPE. Join me as I lead you in a guided centering prayer focused on hope that will place you in a more grounded space as well as center your heart on scripture and the Lord as we begin Advent. The Purposefully Present course is LIVE! Purposefully Present is an online mindfulness course aimed at teaching you exactly why you experience life the way that you do. I’ll help you identify patterns, clarify your needs, and develop a unique mindfulness plan that helps you not only live with more awareness, but live with greater connection and compassion to yourself and life. Sign up here >> Purposefully Present course I also mentioned The Bible Project in this episode which is an amazing resource for making sense of the Bible and is a great way to learn with your kids (or not! They're great for adults too!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delight-and-abide/support Get full access to The Daily Return at erinlauray.substack.com/subscribe

Have you heard of Lectio Divina? It's a beautiful way to walk through a passage of scripture in a mindful and experiential way. It allows for the Spirit of God to speak to you as well as for your spirit to marinate in the Word. In this episode, we walk through Psalm 100:4-5 utilizing Lectio Divina.  Four steps: 1) Lectio - read 2) Meditatio - meditate 3) Oratio - pray 4) Contemplatio - contemplate This will be a rhythm on the podcast in future episodes, so grab your Bible and journal and join me! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delight-and-abide/support Get full access to The Daily Return at erinlauray.substack.com/subscribe

What do we know about emotion and distress? The more we push it down and away, the greater the force it will have when it pops back up. Think pushing a beach ball under the water. Doesn't work. But what happens when our hearts need a break? In this episode, I introduce an alternative to pushing the distress away. One that honors your experience while also giving you a break. Book mentioned in this episode is Try Softer by Aundi Kolber. (This is an affiliate link. You can read my affiliate policy here.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delight-and-abide/support Get full access to The Daily Return at erinlauray.substack.com/subscribe

In full transparency, this week has been a lot of high highs and low lows for me. Often, I yell-prayed to God my confusion at what comes next or what is even happening now. Can you relate? In today's episode, we focus on the title of Jesus: The Light of the World with a mindful meditation. I hope it brings comfort and peace to you. Verses referenced in this episode: John 8:12, John 1:5, and Matthew 5:14. SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!! Follow this podcast here and it's host here on Instagram or head to the website to poke around. :) And as usual, if you have any questions or ideas for an episode, email us at [email protected]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delight-and-abide/support Get full access to The Daily Return at erinlauray.substack.com/subscribe

THE FIRST PODCAST EPISODE!!! AHHHH!!! So excited for you to join me in this first episode that I hope will only be the beginning of an amazing place for you to come to find peace. In today's episode we talk about (and walk through) the Calm and Beautiful Space exercise. This exercise is often used when a person is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even triggered. It uses the beauty of imagination to bring a grounded calm to the heart, body, mind, and spirit. I hope you enjoy. SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!! Follow this podcast here and it's host here on Instagram or head to the website to poke around. :) Referenced in the episode: Using Imagination to Rewire the Brain --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delight-and-abide/support Get full access to The Daily Return at erinlauray.substack.com/subscribe