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Gratitude Breathing Faith Stillness Reflection Practices to Start the New Year Strong

Chasity McMillan — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:00:07 +0000

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Major Takeaways

Gratitude paired with breathing creates emotional calm and spiritual clarity
Stillness allows deeper connection with God and authentic self reflection
Faith grows stronger when gratitude becomes a daily spiritual practice

How mindful breathing, faith, gratitude, reflection, and stillness unlock divine clarity and spiritual renewal in the year ahead

Urban City Podcast Welcome to the Deepest Within You Podcast. I’m Chasity McMillan and Happy New Year. We’re excited to have you join us on a spiritual journey where we’ll explore the depths of the human soul and divine connection that unites us all, regardless of gender.

This podcast is dedicated to sharing inspiring stories, enlightening discussion, and transformative insights to help you connect with your inner self and the world around you. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, inner peace, or a moment of reflection, our episodes are crafted to uplift and guide you along your pathway. We hope you find comfort, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of yourself through our podcast.

Thank you for being a part of our community through faith, hope, and love all around the world. Today, we’ll explore on a profile Matthew 6 and 6, encouraging us to find a quiet place, secluded place, so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honest as you can manage.

The focus will shift from you to God, and you’ll begin to sense His grace. His passage is a powerful reminder that spiritual growth begins in a moment of stillness and honest connection with the divine. Gratitude in Every Breath Start each day with gratitude, acknowledging the gift of life, the presence of God, and the opportunities ahead.

Breathing deeply and intentionally can bring a spiritual practice helping you center yourself and open your heart to the divine guiding. If today’s episode inspired you, I would love to hear your story. This week’s Gratitude Reflection Question to share your experience with me and with the Deepest Within You podcast.

What is one thing you are grateful for as you begin this new year? How does expressing gratitude shift your perspective or mood? I was hoping you could email me at chastityd, mattmill at yahoo.com or visit urbancitypodcast.com to share how gratitude and breathing are shaping your new year. I will be sure to share your experience with other listeners across the Deepest Within You podcast. As we begin this year’s affirmation, today we choose gratitude and faith.

We trust that God is at work in our lives, even in unseen ways. With every breath, we are thankful for every blessing, and we move forward in purpose, plan, goals, and vision. A Prayer of Gratitude Reflection Abba Father, thank you for the gift of this new day, the breath that fills our lungs.

We pause in this quiet moment, as Matthew 6 teaches, to enter our scarce space with you, honest, open, and grateful. We thank you for every blessing, seen and unseen, that has shaped our journey, for the challenges that have strengthened us, for the joys that have uplifted us, and for the lessons that have guided us closer to your purpose. With each breath, we receive your grace and release our worries, trusting that your plans for us are good.

Powerful Truths of Hope Peace Unity Faith and Love from Romans 15

Chasity McMillan — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:00:15 +0000

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Major Takeaways

God’s love is inclusive and extends to every culture, race, and background with no exceptions.
True happiness is rooted in faith, hope, peace, and unity through Christ.
Spiritual growth is strengthened when we welcome others and live in love together.

A soul lifting spiritual reflection inspired by Romans 15:7–13 that calls all people to walk together in faith, hope, love, peace, and divine unity.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Deepest Within You podcast. I’m Chasity McMillan. We’re excited to have you join us on a spiritual journey where we explore the depths of the human soul and divine connection that unites us all, regardless of gender.

This podcast is dedicated to sharing inspiring stories, enlightening discussion, and transformative insight to help you connect with your inner self and the world around you. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, inner peace, or a moment of reflection, our episodes are crafted to uplift and guide you along your pathway. We hope you find comfort, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of yourself through our podcast.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for being a part of our community through faith, hope, and love all around the world. Today, we’re exploring the profile inspired by Romans 15, 7 through 13. So, reach out and welcome one another to God’s glory.

Jesus did it, now you do it. Jesus’ staying true to God’s purpose reached out in a special way to the Jewish insiders so that the old inherited promises would come true for them. As a result, the non-Jewish outsider have been able to experience mercy and to show appreciation to God.

Just think of all the scriptures that would come true in what we do. For instance, then I’ll join outsiders in a hymn singing, I’ll sing to your name. In this one, outsiders and insiders rejoice together.

And again, people of all nations celebrate God. All colors and races give hearty praise. And Isaiah’s word was, there is the root of our ancestor, Jesse, breaking through the earth and growing tree tall, tall enough for everyone, everywhere to see and take hope.

Oh, may the God of green hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace so that your believing lives filled with the life giving energy of the Holy Spirit will bring over with hope. In unity, Romans 15, seven through 13 highlights how Jesus reached out to both the Jewish insiders and non-Jewish outsiders, fulfilling inherited promises and extended mercy to all. The message is clear that no one was left out of God‘s love.

We are all called to rejoice together, regardless of background and to celebrate God’s glory as one community. With joy and happiness, the scriptures invite us to sing hymns, celebrate and praise God with all nations and races. Happiness is found in welcoming one another and sharing in God’s mercy.

We are encouraged to reflect on how joy and gratitude can transform our lives, bringing peace and fulfillment in every challenging time. Hope and peace, Romans 15, 13 offer a powerful blessing. May the God of green hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace so that your believing lives filled with the life giving energy of the Holy Spirit will bring over with hope.

This verse reminds us that true happiness is rooted in hope, peace and the energy of the Holy Spirit. As we reflect and meditate happiness and unity with Romans 15, seven through 13, center in gratitude as you inhale reflect on the words, may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him. Let this promise fill your heart.

With each breath imagine God’s love and peace flowing into you bringing calm and happiness. Welcoming others, picture yourself surrounded by people from all walks of life, friends, family and strangers. See yourself welcoming each person with kindness and compassion just as Christ welcomes all.

ghtly affirmed, I’m open to others. I celebrate unity and an exclusion. No one is left out of God’s love.

Celebrating diversity, imagine a joyful gathering filled with music, laughter and celebration. Hear the voices and songs of many cultures blending together in harmony. Repeat quietly, I rejoice with others.

I appreciate the beauty every culture and background. Embracing hope and peace, feel a gentle wave of hope and peace just washing all over you. Let go of any worries or anxiety, trusting that God’s promises are true.

Say to yourself, I’m filled with hope, God’s peace and joy overflowing my life. Pluck that tea. Share hopeness, happiness I mean.

Visualize yourself sharing happiness through a smile, a kind word, a helping hand. See the ripples of your joy spreading to those around you. Affirm, I spread joy and gratitude.

My happiness is a gift to others. As you reflect on Romans 15 7-13, remember that happiness is a spiritual practice. Imagine sending love, unity and happiness into the world by welcoming others, celebrating unity and embracing hope.

You allow God’s joy and peace to fill your life. Remember, no one is left out. Everyone is invited to experience the fullness of happiness in God’s love.

As we close out today, our Heavenly Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. We ask you, dear Father, to shower them with your love, joy, peace and happiness.

We thank you for the gift of unity and the joy that comes from welcoming one another. Just as Christ welcomed us, fill our hearts with your peace and hope as you promised in Romans 15 7-13. May your Holy Spirit overflow within us, bringing happiness, compassion and gratitude into our lives.

Help us to celebrate diversity, embrace every person with kindness and rejoice together in your love. Guide us to spread joy and encouragement, sharing the blessings you have given us. Let your presence fill us with strength and comfort so we may shine your light into the world.

As we go forth in 2026, may we carry the spirit of inclusion, hope and happiness, trusting that your inherited promises are true. Thank you for your steadfast love and for making us one community in Christ. In Jesus’ name we pray to you, Heavenly Father, Amen.

As we conclude today’s episode, I thank you, thank you, thank you with so much gratitude for you joining me on this journey of exploring the deepest within you. I hope our discussion has inspired you to look inward and connect with your inner self. Remember the path to self-awareness, self-exploration and self-discovery and personal growth is a continuous one.

Each step brings you closer to fulfillment and purpose deepest within you. Embrace the journey, trust the process, allow yourself to grow through your experiences. I encourage you to continue exploring biblical principles and spiritual teaching that resonate with you and to apply them daily.

Find your own unique balance. Thank you for being part of this conversation. If you’d like to share your thoughts or experience, please reach out to urbancitypodcast.com or chastitydmcmillan at yahoo.com or grab your phone, download the app of Urban City Podcast.

Until next time, he is that I am that I am. You will strive, you will grow, and you will glow. Live your in-between.

With gratitude and worship, I pray, decree, and declare that these words by the Holy Spirit resounds at night and bring revelation of the Lord’s purpose in alignment with Him. Have a beautiful and glorious week. God’s blessing and always much love to you.

God’s bless.

Deepest Within You: Faith, Wisdom, Peace, Love, and Spiritual Growth Through Christ

Chasity McMillan — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:10:51 +0000

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Major Takeaways

True spiritual growth begins by seeking Christ as our source of wisdom, strength, and guidance in everyday decisions.
God’s peace and love provide stability, healing, and reassurance even during uncertainty, anxiety, or personal struggle.
Embracing faith daily allows believers to reflect Christ’s light, purpose, and compassion in their relationships and communities.

Urban City Podcast Welcome to the Deepest Within You Podcast. I am Chastity McMillan. We’re excited to have you join us on a spiritual journey where we’ll explore the depths of the human soul and the bond connection that unites us all.

Regardless of gender, this podcast is dedicated to sharing inspiring stories, enlightening discussion, and transformative insight to help you connect with your inner self and the world around you. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, inner peace, or a moment of reflection, our episodes are crafted to uplift and guide you along your pathway. We hope you find comfort, inspiration, and a deep understanding of yourself through our podcast.

Thank you for being a part of our community through faith, hope, and love all around the world. Today we’re exploring a profile inspired by Isaiah 9. For a child is born to us. A son is given to us.

The government will rest on his shoulders and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. As we celebrate this week with family and friends, remembering the true reason for the season of festivities represents a unique aspect of divine guidance and comfort available to believers. Christ offers wisdom and guidance, helping individuals navigate life and challenges and decision with spiritual insight.

If any of you lack wisdom, lay him as a God who gives to all, liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1 and 5. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you. John 14 and 26.

Invite God’s guidance to your decision. When you feel uncertain, pause and pray for wisdom. Trust the Holy Spirit will lead you and remind you of God’s truth.

Emphasizing God’s strength and power to overcome adversity, provide a protection and support in times of need. Who is this King of Glory? The Lord is strong and mighty. The Lord mighty in battle.

Psalms 24 and 8. Our Lord God, behold, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arms. There is nothing too hard for you. Jeremiah 32 and 17.

Remember that God’s power is greater than any challenge you face. In a moment of weakness or adversity, lean on his strength. Highlight the eternal, nurturing relationship God offers, assuring believers of unconditional love and care.

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. Psalms 103 and 13. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.

No one will snatch them out of my hand. My father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of my father’s hand.

Rest in assurance of God’s unconditional love. Let his compassion heal your heart and inspire you to show kindness to others. Christ brings inner peace, healing, and restoration, even in the midst of turmoil or uncertainty.

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14, 27. In the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, with God your hearts, your mind, and Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4 and 7. In times of anxiety or turmoil, seek God’s peace. Create a moment of stillness to breathe deeply and invite his presence. Today, we choose to walk in wisdom, strength, love, and the peace of God.

We trust that God’s promises in Isaiah 9 are true for us and we will reflect his light in all that we do. Luke 2, 13-14. At once, the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises.

Glory to God in the heavenly heights. Peace to all men and women on earth who please him. Today, we will close out in a beautiful prayer.

Our Father, thank you for being a gift for your son who is our wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father. Press up peace as we reflect on your word today. Help us to receive your wisdom, strength, love, and peace in every area of our lives.

Please watch over our family and friends as we come together to celebrate your son, Jesus Christ. As we prepare to be the light and joy, let’s practice generosity and sharing blessings with others this season. Spread the light and joy to those in gratitude and love.

As Jesus promised, let your joy be in us and our joy be made complete. Guide us to share smiles or lifting words after compassion. Let your light within us inspire others and bring comfort to those in need.

May we always remember that true joy comes from you and that your presence gives us strength to shine brightly. As we go forth, let us embrace our purpose, trust your guidance, and carry your light in every moment. In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Amen. As we conclude today’s episode, I thank you, thank you, thank you for joining me on this journey of exploring the deepest within you. I hope our discussion has inspired you to look inward, connect with your inner self, remember the path to self-awareness, self-exploration, self-discovery, and personal growth is continuous, and each does bring you closer to fulfillment and purpose, deepest within you.

Embrace the journey, trust the process, allow yourself to grow through your experiences. I encourage you to keep exploring the biblical principles and spiritual teachings that resonate with you and to apply them daily finding your in-between. Thank you, thank you, thank you, and gratitude for you for being a part of this conversation.

If you’d like to share your thoughts or experiences, please reach out to urbancitypodcast.com or chasitydmcmillon at yahoo.com or go grab your phone, download the app of Urban City Podcast. Until next time, he is the I am that I am, you ascribe, grow, and grow, living your in-between. I pray, decree, and declare that these words by the Holy Spirit resounds at night and bring revelation of the lowest purpose and alignment within Him.

Have a beautiful and glorious week. God’s blessings to you and much love to you always. Urban City Podcast

Unbreakable Love: The Heart of Spiritual Connection Ep. 14

Chasity McMillan — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:22:59 +0000

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Major Takeaways

Spiritual connection goes deeper than romance
This episode breaks down how real love is rooted in alignment, not attraction — spirit first, feelings second.
Emotional maturity is a spiritual practice
Love isn’t magic; it’s work. Growth, accountability, and self-awareness are what sustain connection over time.
Purpose-driven relationships last longer
When love is tied to shared values and purpose, it becomes resilient instead of reactive.

Urban City Podcast Welcome to the Deepest Within You Podcast. I’m Chasity McMillan. We’re excited to have you join us on a spiritual journey where we explore the depths of the human soul and the divine connection that unites us all, regardless of gender.

This podcast is dedicated to ensuring inspired stories, enlightened discussion, and transformative insight to help you connect with your inner self and the world around you. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, inner peace, or a moment of reflection, our episodes are crafted to uplift and guide you along your pathway. We hope you find comfort, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of yourself through our podcast.

Thank you for being a part of our community through faith, hope, and love all around the world. As we walk into the 12th month, we’ll continue to walk into the 12th month of the year symbolizing completeness and governmental authority and divine order, while the specific number 12 represents a foundation for God’s kingdom and authority, simplifying the transformation of sorrow into joy and a triumph for God’s people. How wonderful the 12th month, the last month of the year, God thought about us, our joy and our triumphs.

Completeness and perfection cycle like a year, or the 12 tribes of Israel. The governmental foundation represents a foundation for God’s authority and government, both in the past and in the future. The divine plan highlights its significant and revealing God’s plan and purpose.

The 12th month of restoration, all that has been lost will be restored to us a hundredfold in Jesus‘ name. Today we’re exploring a profile theme of love inspired by 1 John 4 and 10. This verse reminds us that true love begins with God.

God loves us first, and that love is foundation for our relationship and spiritual growth. Gratitude as we continue to celebrate the true reason for the season, understanding divine love, love in our emotion, mental, spiritually, physical, environmental, and financial. 1 John 4 and 10, this is real love.

Not that we love God, but that he loved us and sent his son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. God’s love is unconditioned and everlasting. It’s not based on our action or worthiness, but on God’s character and grace.

This love is a source of our hope and a model for how we are called to love others. In our spiritual journey, recognizing that we are loved by God even before we could love in return brings healing, confidence, and peace. It allows us to approach life challenges with assurance and to extend grace to ourselves and others.

1 John 4 and 19 shares with us we love each other because he loved us first. As we reflect on today’s episode and as we spread love to many in scripture, the Lord shares his love with all the misfit, the insiders, and outsiders. His love is everlasting from generation to generation.

1 Corinthians, which is my favorite scripture, 13 and 13. Three things will last forever. Faith, hope, and love.

And the greatest of these is love. In this season, as many are facing challenging times, spread love among them. Love represents a profile expression of gratitude and kindness, benefiting not only ourselves, but also those with whom we interact or encounter in our lives.

In times of challenge, spread love. It’s a spiritual practice that transforms communities and hearts. Love is the center of our faith.

Many of us know the song, I love you, I love you, I love you, Lord, today. Because you care for me, well, I’m going to say us, in a special way. 1 Corinthians 13, 13 expresses the love that lasts forever through faith, hope, and love.

And the greatest of all is love. Almost took me back to Whitney Houston, the greatest love of all. Love is the core Christian biblical principle derived from scripture.

It is the root of foundation of hope and courage, it binds us together across generations. Traveling in the year of 2024 on a divine trip, I took a leap of faith to travel long. My first trip where I really had to trust the Lord.

As I trusted the Lord on this journey, the first conversation I was approached by was by evangelists who spoke divine words from the Lord with divine instruction for my trip. The Lord’s instruction shared with me was to love and show compassion within you. During my stay, I followed the instruction throughout the trip.

Divine love was very powerful, being open to the scripture as interpreted for us to follow. It’s a divinist change of attributes for love, in the same way the Lord shows his attributes with us daily of love, joy, peace, and happiness, and so much more. He has equipped us to share the same in our environment that allows his blessings to flow through us to many who are in need as we need ourselves.

As an affirmation, we choose to love authentically, holding on to goodness, and practicing kindness, humility, and forgiveness in our community. We are transformed from the inside out by focusing our attention on God and embracing his will for our lives. In closing in prayer and reflection, we will pray today.

Heavenly Father, thank you for loving us first and showing us what true love means. Help us to reflect your love in our words, action, and relationship. May we be a vessel of kindness, forgiveness, and unity, bringing light to those around us.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. Remember, love is not just a feeling.

It’s a choice and a practice. As you go about your day, let the love that God has poured into your heart overflow to others. You are deeply loved, and you are called to love deeply.

As we conclude today’s episode, I thank you, thank you, thank you always for joining me on this journey of exploring the deepest within you. I hope our discussion has inspired you to look inward and connect with your inner self. Remember the path to self-awareness, self-exploration, and self- discovery and personal growth is continuous, and each step brings you closer to fulfillment and purpose, the deepest within you.

Embrace the journey, trust the process, allow yourself to grow through your experiences. I encourage you to keep exploring biblical principles and spiritual teaching that resonate with you and supply them daily, finding your in-between. Thank you for being a part of this conversation today.

If you’d like to share your thoughts or experience, please reach out to UrbanCityPodcast.com or ChastityD McMillan at Yahoo.com or go to your phones, download the app at UrbanCityPodcast app.com Until next time, he is I am that I am. You will thrive, you will grow, and you will glow. Live your in-between.

I pray, decree, and declare that these words by the Holy Spirit with dawn and night and bring revelation of the Lord’s purpose aligning with him. Have a beautiful and glorious week. Always God’s blessings and much love to you.

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Restored Joy: 5 Powerful Pathways to Spiritual Completeness and Divine Restoration

Urban City Podcast Group — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:00:24 +0000

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Major Takeaways

Joy isn’t temporary it’s a divine gift meant to restore you emotionally, mentally, spiritually, physically, and financially.
December symbolizes completion, authority, and the restoration of what was lost a hundredfold.
Generosity, gratitude, and faith activate joy and help us align with God’s purpose in challenging seasons.

Restored Joy: Powerful Pathways to Spiritual Completeness and Divine Restoration

Urban City Podcast Welcome to the Deepest Within You Podcast. I’m Chasity McMillan. We’re excited to have you join us on a spiritual journey where we’ll explore the depths of the human soul and the divine connection that unites us all.

Regardless of gender, this podcast is dedicated to sharing inspiring stories, enlightening discussion, and a transformative insight to help you connect with your inner self and the world around you. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, inner peace, or a moment of reflection, our episodes are proud to uplift and guide you along your pathway. We hope you find comfort, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of yourself through our podcast.

Thank you for being a part of our community through faith, hope, and love all around the world. Joy in this season John 15 and 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. Meaning, Jesus shared his own joy with believers so that we can experience complete and lasting joy.

As we remember, Jesus restores joy in unpredictable situations, whether it’s emotional, mental, spiritually, physical, environmental, or financial in your life. Luke 10, 13 He was teaching at one of the meeting places on the Sabbath. There was a woman present, so twisted, bent over with arthritis that she couldn’t even look up.

She had been afflicted with this for 18 years. When Jesus saw her, he called her over, Woman, you are free. He laid hands on her, and suddenly she was standing straight and tall, giving glory to God.

Her joy was restored. As we walk into the 12th month of the year, which symbolizes completeness, governmental authority, and divine order, the number 12 Pacific represents a foundation for God’s kingdom and authority. It symbolizes the transformation of sorrow into joy and the triumph of God’s people.

Completeness and perfection cycle, like a year of the 12 tribes of Israel, the governmental foundation symbolizes a base for God’s authority and rule, both past and future. The divine plan highlights its importance in revealing God’s purpose and plan. The 12th month of restoration suggests that all that has been lost will be restored to us a hundredfold in Jesus’ name.

Allow the Lord to restore your joy within emotionally, mentally, spiritually, physically, environmental, and financially. The Lord’s spirit shines brightly in our lives during this season. The healing experience, both joy and restoration, illustrating a transformative power of faith and divine intervention.

It enables us to restore joy in all aspects of our lives and recognize that the Lord’s spirit shining brightly, especially during this challenging season. Joy restored. The story from Luke 10, 13 demonstrates how Jesus brings restoration and joy, even in longstanding difficulties.

We are encouraged in embracing Christ’s light and joy. December is a time for restoration and completeness, aligning with the biblical symbolism of the number 12. Near my 18th state, He continued, Go home and prepare a feast, holiday food and drink.

Share with those who don’t have anything. This day is holy to God. Don’t feel bad.

The joy of God is your strength. Singing within our hearts, Jesus, you are the center of our joy. Dancing with Jesus, you are the strength like no other.

As we prepare to be the light and joy, let’s practice generosity and sharing blessings with others this season. Spread the light and joy to those in gratitude and love. As we pray, Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of joy that comes from knowing you.

As Jesus promised, let your joy be in me and let my joy be made complete. In the moments of challenging or uncertainty, help me to turn to you in prayer, trusting that your presence brings peace and fulfillment. Fill our hearts with gratitude, hope and love so that we may reflect your light and share your joy with others.

Guide us to seek you daily, resting your promises and live with the spirit of thankfulness. May your joy be the strength today and always. Amen.

As we conclude today’s episode, I thank you, thank you, thank you for joining me on this journey of exploring the deepest within you. I hope our discussion has inspired you to look inward and connect with your inner self. Remember the path to self-awareness, self-exploration, self-discovery, and personal growth, it continues and each step brings you closer to fulfillment and purpose deepest within you.

Embrace the journey, trust the process, and allow yourself to grow through your experiences. I encourage you to keep exploring the biblical principles and spiritual teaching that resonate with you and to apply them daily, finding your in-between. Thank you for being part of this conversation.

If you’d like to share your thoughts or experiences, please reach out at UrbanCityPodcast.com or ChasityDMcMillan at Yahoo.com Until next time, here’s the I am that I am and you will strive, you will grow, and you will glow living your in-between. I pray and decree and declare that these words by the Holy Spirit resounds at night and bring revelation of the Lord’s purpose and alignment and joy within him. Have a beautiful and glorious week.

God’s blessing and much love to you. Urban City Podcast

Called To Shine: Finding Joy and Purpose in Challenging Times

Urban City Podcast Group — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:36:07 +0000

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Major Takeaways

Your light is intentional. God designed you to stand out, illuminate, and inspire—not shrink back.
Joy is transformative. Even in difficult seasons, joy becomes an outward expression of God’s presence within you.
December carries divine meaning. The 12th month symbolizes completeness, restoration, and God’s perfect order unfolding.

Called to Shine: Finding Joy and Purpose in Challenging Times

Urban City Podcast Welcome to the Deepest Within You Podcast. I’m Chastity McMillan. We’re excited to have you join us on a spiritual journey where we explore the depths of the human soul and the divine connection that unites us all, regardless of gender.

Thank you for being a part of our community through faith, hope, and love all around the world. As we walk into the 12th month of the year, symbolize completeness, governmental authority, and divine order while the Pacific number 12 represent a foundation for God’s kingdom and authority, simplifying the transformation of sorrow into joy and the triumph of God’s people. Completeness and perfection cycle like a year or the 12 tribes of Israel.

Governmental foundation represent a foundation for God’s authority and government, both in the past and the future. Divine plan indicates its importance in revealing God’s plan and purpose. The 12th month of restoration, all that has been lost will be restored to us in a hundredfold in Jesus’ name.

Seeking the Lord for today’s podcast, we’re exploring a powerful message, Matthew 5 and 14 states, you are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5 and 16, in the same way, let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven.

In this episode, we’ll reflect on what it means to shine with joy, even in challenging times. We’ll discover how living with joy not only uplifts our own spirit, but also inspires and encourage those around us. Embrace your light and share with the world.

This journey together, let our light shine and let joy be the spark that brings every moment. As we celebrate this season and month, we rejoice that no matter what situation, emotional, mental, spiritually, physical, environmental, or financial, the Lord God will shine his light within us. One of my favorite songs within a few words, you are mighty O, you shine bright.

I come to sing praises and worship with those exact words that are so powerful, releasing adoration to him. This part of the year can be difficult for some and that’s understandable. I remember when my children were younger, they still ask me this question jokingly to this day.

Mom, are you going to keep your lights up from November 1st through March or April? I laugh with the response of it has changed from November 1st until after MLK. Referencing back to allow the Lord light to shine when they were younger, yes, I went through a season we call the unseason, meaning emotional, mental, spiritually, physical, environmental, financially, we can still find joy in Christ’s birth on earth through adoration while remembering the light he shines so bright, creating our own environment as well with natural light within our atmosphere that shines bright as he does, allowing the light to shine and reflect all around us and through us. Matthew 5 and 14 is a beautiful verse.

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. It’s a powerful reminder of our spiritual calling to shine brightly and bring hope to others.

We are not meant to hide our light. God created us to emulate the world with love, kindness, and truth. When we live with joy, we reflect God’s goodness.

Joy is contagious. It draws people closer to the light. So today, within this season, share a smile.

Speak words that’s uplift. Let your action reflect the hope you carry inside. A closing affirmation to say within our own inner spirit, I choose to shine with joy because the world needs light and that light is within me.

Also, a closing prayer. Heavenly Father, thank you for reminding us through Matthew 5 and 14 that we are called to be the light of the world. Help us to shine with joy, even in times of challenge and uncertainty.

Fill our hearts with hope, kindness, and love so that our lives may reflect your goodness to everyone we meet. Guide us to share smiles, uplifting words, and an answer compassion. Let your light within us inspire others and bring comfort to those in need.

May we always remember that joy comes from you and that your presence gives us strength to shine brightly. As we go forth, let us embrace our purpose, trust your guidance, and carry your light into every moment. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.

As we end today’s episode, I thank you, thank you, thank you for joining me on this journey exploring the deepest within you. I hope our discussion has inspired you to look inward and connect with your inner self. Remember the path to self-awareness, self-exploration, self-discovery, and personal growth is ongoing.

Each step brings you closer to fulfillment and purpose, the deepest within you. Embrace the journey, trust the process, allow yourself to grow through your experiences. I encourage you to continue to explore biblical principles and spiritual teaching that resonate with you and to apply them daily, finding your in-between.

Thank you for being a part of this conversation. If you’d like to share your thoughts or experiences, please reach out to urbancitypodcast.com or chasitydmcmillan at yahoo.com. Until next time, he is the I am that I am. You will strive, you will grow, and you will glow.

Live your in-between. I pray, decree, and declare that these words by the Holy Spirit, resounds at night and bring revelation of the Lord’s purpose and alignment with Him. Have a beautiful and glorious week.

God’s blessing. And lastly, much love to you. Blessings.

Urban City Podcast.

Powerful Lessons of Healing, Faith, and Gratitude on Your Spiritual Journey

Chasity McMillan — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:17:29 +0000

How Faith and Gratitude Unlock Healing in the Hardest Seasons of Life

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True healing begins when faith and gratitude work together, especially during seasons of pain or uncertainty.
Daily spiritual practices — prayer, scripture, reflection — create steady transformation and strengthen the connection with God.
Gratitude shifts the mind and spirit, turning adversity into purpose and helping believers walk confidently on their spiritual journey.

Powerful Lessons of Healing, Faith, and Gratitude on Your Spiritual Journey

Urban city podcast.com for news, sports, entertainment, and more. Welcome to the deepest within you podcast. I am Chastity Macmillan.

We’re excited to have you join us on a spiritual journey where we’ll explore the depths of the human soul and the bond connection that unites us all. Regardless of gender, this podcast is dedicated to sharing inspiring stories, enlightening discussion, and transformative insight to help you connect with your inner self in a world around you. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, inner peace, a moment of reflection, our episodes are crafted to uplift and guide you along your pathway.

We hope you find comfort, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of yourself through our podcast. Thank you for being a part of our community through faith, hope, and love all around the world. As we end a month of gratitude, most of all, as we focus on the healing journey of Christ, Matthew 9, 20 through 22, the healing touch recounts the story of a woman who suffered for 12 years, reaching out in faith to touch Jesus’ call, believing she will be healed.

Jesus responds to her faith saying, take heart daughter, your faith has healed you and she is instantly restored. I know many of us know the gospel song, touching the hem of his garment. In my own journey, September, 2023, was the beginning of an unexpected illness for me.

I consulted various providers, including Turner Medicine, Neurology, and General Practice, and I deeply appreciate their efforts. However, these efforts did not lead to a cure. The illness sometimes called suicide disease is known for causing unbearable and relentless pain that can result in severe depression and tragic case of suicide for some individual.

Taking a leaf of faith, hope, and love, I turned to the Lord for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Many attained on his word with scripture, such as Matthew chapter nine, Luke five and 17. One day Jesus was teaching the Pharisees and religious teachers were sitting around.

They had come from nearly every village in Galilee and Judea, even as far away as Jerusalem to be there. The healing power of God was on him. Romans eight and 11 expresses the spirit of God who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you.

And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he would give life to your mortal body by his same spirit live within you. I’m grateful to the Lord for giving me strength, faith, and hope on this healing journey. Taking medical leave in March, 2024, allow me to heal while learning even more about divine restoration.

This gratitude and worship deepened my connection with Christ and empowered me to share hope and love with others. First Thessalonians five, 16 through 18. Rejoice always pray without ceasing.

Give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for us. Gratitude is a powerful spiritual practice, especially in times of pain and healing. Just as the woman in Matthew nine 20 through 22 reached out in faith and gratitude.

We are encouraged to express thankfulness in the midst of difficulties, trusting that God’s presence bring restoration, faith, and hope God the healing journey. Like the woman who reached out meditating gratitude will help us to receive blessings and experience transformation through God actions in our lives, daily practice, morning prayer or meditation, scripture reading and journey as a way to cultivate gratitude and connect with God’s healing power. Much like the woman intentional at the faith gratitude, transfer our perspective by focusing on thankfulness, even in adversity, individuals open themselves to divine intervention and healing.

Faith activates miracles. The woman’s story in Matthew nine 20 through 22 is a testimony to how faith and gratitude can lead to profound transformation. Daily spiritual practice, incorporating gratitude into daily routines through prayer, reflection, and journaling.

What are some areas in your life that requires healing, caring, treating, repairing, reviving, relieving, or eliminating? Remember or listen to the gospel song touching the hem of his garment. Daily affirmation. Today we choose gratitude and faith.

We trust that God is working in our lives. Even in unseen ways, we are thankful for every blessing as we reach out and faith, believing in healing and transformation. As we close out the greatest month of gratitude, we spend time with family and friends.

I pray you have a day of gratitude, expressing the Lord attributes that will fill the atmosphere in environment. As you celebrate Thanksgiving, remember first Chronicles 16 through 34. You have thanks to the Lord for his good, for his love and doers forever.

As we end today episode, I thank you for joining me on this journey on exploring the deepest within you. I hope our discussion has inspired you to look inward and connect with your inner self. Remember the path to self-awareness, self-exploration, self-discovery and personal growth is ongoing.

Each steps brings you closer to fulfillment and purpose the deepest within you. Embrace the journey, trust the process, allow yourself to grow through your experiences. I encourage you to continue exploring biblical principles and spiritual teaching that resonate with you and to apply them daily, finding your in-between.

Thank you for being a part of this conversation. If you’d like to share your thoughts or experiences, please reach out at everycitypodcast.com or chasitydmillonatyahoo.com. Until next time, he is, I am that I am. You will strive, you will grow and you will glow living your in-between.

I pray, decree and declare that these words by the Holy Spirit, resounds in night and bring revelation of the Lord purpose and alignment with him. Have a beautiful and glorious week. God’s blessing and much love to you and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

God bless.

Powerful Gratitude Principles from Psalms 100

Chasity McMillan — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:00:09 +0000

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Gratitude aligns your heart with God’s presence, bringing peace, clarity, and spiritual renewal.
Psalms 100 teaches us to enter God’s presence with thanksgiving, trust, and joyful praise.
Practicing gratitude strengthens faith, builds resilience, and transforms challenges into opportunities for growth.

Powerful Gratitude Principles from Psalms 100

UrbanCityPodcast.com for news, sports, entertainment, and more. Good day, and welcome to the Deepest Within You podcast. I am Chastity McMillan.

We are excited to have you join us on a spiritual journey where we explore the depths of the human soul and the divine connection that unites us all. Regardless of gender, this podcast is dedicated to sharing inspiring stories, enlightening discussion, and transformative insight to help you connect with your inner self and the world around you. Whether you are seeking spiritual growth, inner peace, or a moment of reflection, our episodes are crafted to uplift and guide you along your pathway.

We hope you find comfort, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of yourself through our podcast. Thank you for being a part of the community through faith, hope, and love all around the world. Today’s topic is Gratitude from Psalms 104.

Remind us how to always enter into His presence with gratitude. Just say, thank you. It makes you feel at home talking praise to Him.

Thank Him in the simplicity of worship through hope. Standing on your faith and praise of God can bring laughter into your presence. No matter what situation or issue invades your space, emotionally, mentally, physically, environmentally, financially, or spiritually, praise can bring you to a place of joy as you overcome.

Things you once thought were impossible may become possible and will become possible. Let me speak that to existence. Trials that made you tremble before now make you unshakable.

Obstacles meant to block you are no match for your unstoppable spirit. Seeing your way into His presence continually, He’s always listening. Remember this.

God is God and God alone. He created us. We did not create Him.

We are His people. The sheep He tends with care. The Lord is our shepherd.

And Psalms 23 assures us we all have all we need. It’s wonderful to remember Him as our shepherd. Resting in green meadows.

I know y’all remember that song from back in the day. The Lord is my shepherd. Besides peaceful screams, take a moment in nature.

See sheep on lush pastures. Calm, relaxed, renewed by flowing rivers. Yes, we need flowing rivers to flow through our life each and every day.

There is nothing but the sun, the wind, and a peaceful surrounding. We can find rest and protection in God’s environment. Love, for God embodies the pure beauty of love across all generations.

Lawyer and stand fast forever. Gratitude open our hearts. I like the Yolanda Adams song, Open Our Hearts.

Make us receptive to God’s presence and peace. Faith, hope, and love. These virtues are beautifully connected to the Psalms, illustrating how faith helps us stand firm.

Hope brings joy. Resilience and love bind us through generations. God is a caring shepherd.

We are described as His well-tending sheep. Safe and nurtured in His divine care. This imagery encourages us to rest, renew, and trust in God’s guidance.

When facing difficulties, emotionally, mentally, physically, environmentally, financially, or spiritually, remember that praise and gratitude can transform your outlook and make the impossible possible. Find peace in nature. As Psalms 100 suggests, take the time to reflect in a peaceful setting, recognizing God’s presence in creation and in your life.

We can center ourselves in gratitude and spiritual calm, inspired by Psalms 100. I invite you to enter into this moment with thanksgiving. Say quietly, I am grateful for the gift of life, for the love that surrounds me, and for the presence of the divine.

Now imagine walking through beautiful gates into a place, a beautiful place, filled with joy and safety. Hear these words in your heart. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord of the earth.

Serve the Lord with gladness. Come into His presence with singing. Feel your spirit lift as you remember, I am cared for.

I am guided. I am one of His well-tending sheep. Now think of three things you are grateful for right now, big or small.

Let each one fill you with the warmth and the light. Rest in His gentle embrace of peace. Know that you are loved, washed over, never alone.

As we close, remember, for the Lord is good. His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations. Take one last deep breath, and when you’re ready, carry this gratitude and peace into the rest of your day.

As we end today’s episode, I thank you for joining me on this journey to explore the deepest within you, and I hope our discussion has inspired you to look inward and connect with your inner self. Remember the path to self-awareness, self-exploration, self-discovery, and personal growth is ongoing, each step brings you closer to fulfillment and purpose, deepest within you. Embrace the journey, trust the process, and allow yourself to grow through your experience.

I encourage you to continue exploring biblical principles and spiritual teachings that resonate with you, and to apply them daily, finding your in-between. Thank you for being a part of this conversation. If you’d like to share your thoughts or experience, please reach out to UrbanCityPodcast.com or Chasity D. McMillan at Yahoo.com Until next time, he is the I am that I am, you will strive, you will grow, and you will glow, living your in-between.

I pray and decree and declare that these words by the Holy Spirit resounds at night and bring revelation of the Lord’s purpose and alignment with Him. Have a beautiful and glorious week. God’s blessings and much love to you.

Urban City Podcast

GRATITUDE PSALM 136: Powerful Lessons of Gratitude and Faith from “The Deepest Within You

Urban City Podcast Group — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:32:23 +0000

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Gratitude strengthens faith and deepens spiritual connection, reminding us that God’s steadfast love endures forever.
Reflecting on past challenges builds confidence and trust in God’s continued guidance.
Showing kindness and love to others mirrors God’s unwavering character and brings peace within.

Powerful Lessons of Gratitude And Faith From Psalm 136

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Deepest Within You podcast show. My name is Chasity Macmillan. We are thrilled to have you join us on a spiritual journey where we’ll dive into the profile depths of the human soul and explore the divine connection that binds us all regardless of gender.

This podcast is dedicated to bringing you inspiring stories, enlightening discussion, and transformative insight that will help you connect with your inner self and the world around you. Whether you are seeking spiritual growth, inner peace, or simply a moment of reflection, our episodes are designed to uplift and guide you on your pathway. We hope you find solace, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of yourself through our podcast.

Thank you for being a part of our community all around the world through faith, hope, and love. Before we get started, I would like to express gratitude and love to my husband, Eric, and daughter, Nya, and a happy Veterans Day to my elder brothers, Sam and Brad, to my brother in love, Douglas, and a host of family members, to many throughout being connected to the military as family and friends, plus those I have worked with or crossed paths with. All of you around the world, thank you, thank you, thank you for your dedication and unconditional love in serving our country.

I pray the Lord’s blessings continue to shower you in every aspect of your life. Psalms 136, gratitude and worship of God’s deliverance and guidance through the wilderness, how he led us through providing direction and care during our journey to our promised land, how he keeps steady and unmoved. The Lord God helped us to defeat and have victories over situations known and unknown.

He gave us the promised land of fulfilling his covenant promises to us. The psalm affirms that God remembered his people in their lowest state and rescued them. Psalms 136 celebrates God’s mighty acts of deliverance, emphasizing that each act is motivated by his steadfast love, which endures forever, that his saving power through Jesus Christ is constant and reliable.

His protection through the wilderness, the repeated phrase, his steadfast love endures forever, remind us that no matter our circumstances, the Lord God love is constant and unwavering. In our daily life, this encourages us to trust in the Lord God, care during good times and challenges, to give thanks to God in our lives, practicing gratitude, help us recognize our blessing and foster a positive outlook and strengthen our relationship with God and others. Remembering God’s past faithfulness recounts God’s deliverance of Israel.

We can look back on times when we experienced help, guidance, or protection. Remember these moments build faith and confidence for the future. In our lives, encourage us to rely on God when facing uncertainty, knowing that we are not alone, to show love and kindness to others, reflecting God’s character in our relationship and community.

I remember early on in my 20s, if it weren’t for a judge who bought self-awareness emotionally and mentally, I probably wouldn’t have still been carrying that burden that wasn’t meant for me to take. With gratitude and love, I’m grateful for the Lord allowing him to be in my presence at that very moment. Today, as I look back with so many obstacles to overcome today, I’m truly grateful for the process and the dedication, a promise I made to myself within the moment.

It would be an honor to thank him for taking the time to read and understand where I was at that very moment and knowing from my writing. In 1 Peter 20, 24, by his wounds we are healed, in which we all feel it within ourselves. We can look back with a smile, no matter what it is or was, and say thank you with so much gratitude and love.

In the Bible, the 11 months symbolize transition, preparation, and divine intervention in our time of waiting for fulfillment. It also represents a season where God speaks and brings renewal, even during outward dormant times. What are some areas of your life you have seen God in doing love? What are some mountains you can still reflect with gratitude and thanksgiving? What is a moment the Lord God has built your faith and confidence for the future? With trusting within him, knowing you are not alone, what areas in your life motivate you to show love and kindness, reflecting the Lord’s character? Today, I want to pray for us all as we continue to walk through our season and journey of gratitude and love.

As we pray, Abba, Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Lord God, we repent of our sins, known and unknown. We forgive those who have trespassed against us.

We ask that you bless them with your love, joy, and happiness. We thank you, Lord, for your steadfast love and faithfulness. We are grateful for your presence in our lives and for all the blessings you provide us every day.

Lord God, we thank you for guiding us through challenges and for delivering us from difficult situations. Your mercy endures forever, and we are grateful for your protection and care. We thank you, Heavenly Father, that you are the creator of all the beauty of the world around us.

Continue to help us appreciate your hard work and to see your love reflected in all that you have made. Lord God, we thank you for your provision, food, shelter, relationships, and opportunity. Remind us to trust in your goodness to share your blessings with others.

Heavenly Father, we thank you for your unfailing love. May we remember your kindness and reflect your love to those around us. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

As we come to the end of today’s episode, I would like to thank you for joining me on this journey of exploring the deepest within you. I hope our discussion has inspired you to look within and connect with your inner self. Remember the path to self-awareness, self-exploration, self-discovery, and personal growth is a continuing journey.

Every step you take brings you closer to fulfillment and purpose, the deepest within you. Embrace the journey, trust the process, and allow yourself to glow and grow through the experiences. I encourage you to continue exploring the biblical principles and spiritual teachings that resonate with you and to apply them in your daily life, finding your in-between.

Thank you for being a part of this conversation. If you have any thoughts and experience you’d like to share, please reach out to UrbanCityPodcast.com and ChastityBMcMillan at Yahoo.com. Until next time, remember always, he is the I am that I am. You will strive, you will grow, and you will glow with living your in-between.

I pray and decree and declare that these words are not by might, but by the Holy Spirit. Resign at night and bring a revelation into your life for the Lord’s purpose in alignment with Him. Have a beautiful and glorious week.

God’s blessings and always, much love to you.

Deepest Within You: Unlocking Transformative Divine Connection and Purpose Through Romans 12

Urban City Podcast Group — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:30:10 +0000

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Deepest Within You: Unlocking Transformative Divine Connection and Purpose Through Romans 12

Urban City Podcast Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Deepest Within You podcast show. My name is Chasity McMillan. We are thrilled to have you join us on a spiritual journey where we’ll dive into the profile depths of the human soul and explore the divine connection that binds us all, regardless of gender.

This podcast is dedicated to bringing you inspiring stories, enlightened discussion, and transformative insight that will help you connect with your inner self and the world around you. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, inner peace, or simply a moment of reflection, our episodes are designed to uplift and guide you on your pathway. We hope you find silence, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of yourself through our podcast.

Thank you for being a part of our community all around the world through faith, hope, and love. Romans 12 in 3 states, I am speaking to you out of deep gratitude for all that God has given me, and especially as I have responsibility in relation to you. Living then as every one of you does in pure grace, it’s important that you do not misinterpret yourselves as people who are bringing this goodness to God.

No God brings it all to you. The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for us, not by what we are and what we do for him. As we journey through our lives by placing our lives before God, finding our in-between through hope and loving by living our in-between, we take our ordinary life, whether we’re sleeping, eating, going to work, and walking around our lives, and place it before God as an offering.

Everything we touch, even we think it’s not deserving of him, we place it before him to receive divine revelation upon our journey. Remembering he died for our sins, and he’s a forgiving God through repentance. Embracing what God does for us is the best thing we can do for him.

We can become so well-adjusted to our culture that we fit into it without even thinking. We fix our attention upon God, the deepest within you. You’ll be changed from the inside out, recognizing what he wants for us and quickly responding to it.

Today, we all need a keen ear to hear our divine direction. We are not dragging ourselves down to the level of immaturity in this time and era. Allow God to bring the best of us to develop well-formed maturity in us.

In today’s world, we all see the chaoticness surrounding us. Are there divine instructions you are knowing or need to adjust as we form together to increase that divine impact within our cultures? Romans 12, 4-6, we are all alike the barest part of the human body within the world. We each get a part of its meaning from the body, not the other way around.

We are chosen people in the body of Christ as we find our meaning, function, and purpose as part of his body. If we continue to chop each other, we won’t amount to much, would we? We are all stronger together. I love this part as translated for all of us.

So since we find ourselves fashioned to all these exciting, form, and marvelous function parts in Christ’s body, let’s just go ahead and be what we are made to be, without envious of properly comparing ourselves with each other or trying to be something we aren’t, keeping a smile on our faces. Within our culture, we love from the center of who we are. We don’t have to fake it.

Hold on to dear life to do good. Be good friends who love dearly. Practicing playing second fiddle.

Those words alone are what we need in our cultures today to not cause more division, but for us to stand among strong together in gratitude and love. Bless our enemies. Laugh within our happy communities.

Get along with each other. Discover beauty in everyone. Don’t insist on getting even.

Our generosity will be surprised by His goodness. Authentic love in our community. Love from the center of who you are.

Be sincere and genuine in your words and actions. Avoid the pretending of putting in a fair game. Let your true self shine through.

Hold on to goodness. Seek opportunities to do good for others, even in small ways. Act of kindness, encouragement, and support can make a big difference.

Be a good friend. Practice humility and be willing to play second fiddle when needed. Celebrate others’ successes.

Offer help without expecting anything in return. Stand strong together. Resist division and strive for unity.

Work to build bridges. Resolve conflicts peacefully and foster a spirit of gratitude and love within your community. Bless your enemies.

Show kindness, even to those who may not treat you well. Forgiveness and generosity are powerful ways to demonstrate authentic love. Discover beauty in everyone.

Look for the good in others and appreciate their unique qualities. Encourage and uplift those around you. Respond quickly to God’s directions.

Be attentive to the moments when you feel called to help, encourage, or support someone. Act promptly and let your love be the active and visible. Daily affirmation inspired by Romans 12.

I am grateful for all that God has given me. Every day I recognize His blessing and live with a thankful heart. I offer my ordinary life, my work, my rest, my relationship as a living sacrifice to God, trusting Him to guide and transform me.

I am a unique and valued part of the body of Christ. My purpose and meaning are found in me. I celebrate the gifts of others.

I choose to love authentically, holding to goodness and practicing kindness, humility, and forgiveness in my community. I stand strong in unity, resisting division, and striving for peace and gratitude with those around me. I bless my enemies and respond to challenges with generosity and compassion, trusting God to bring out the best in me.

I discover beauty in everyone I meet and encourage others to shine in their unique ways. I respond quickly to God’s directions. Allow my love and faith to be active and visible each day.

I am transformed from the inside out by facing my attention on God and embracing His will for my life. Those are some beautiful affirmations we can practice within ourselves in order to enhance our culture and our community. As we come to the end of today’s episode, I want to thank you for joining me on this journey of exploring the deepest within you.

I hope our discussion has inspired you to look within and connect with your inner self and remember the path to self-awareness, self-exploration, self-discovery, and personal growth in a continuous journey. And every step you take brings you closer to fulfillment and purpose, deepest within you. Embrace the journey.

Trust the process. Allow yourself to grow and grow through the experiences. I encourage you to continue exploring the biblical principles and spiritual teachings that resonate with you and to apply them in your daily life, finding your in-between.

Thank you for being a part of this conversation. If you have any thoughts and experiences you’d like to share, please reach out to UrbanCityPodcast.com and ChastityDMcMillan at Yahoo.com. Until next time, remember, He is the I am that I am. You will strive, you will grow, and you will glow with living your in-between.

I pray and decree and declare that these words are not by might, but by the Holy Spirit, resigns, ignites, and brings revelation into your life for the Lord’s purpose in alignment with Him. Have a beautiful and glorious week. God’s blessing, and lastly, much love to you.