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		<title>Gratitude Breathing Faith Stillness Reflection Practices to Start the New Year Strong</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chasity McMillan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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your pathway.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 0:41"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="41270" data-end="43790">We hope you find comfort, inspiration,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 0:44"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="44150" data-end="46510">and a deeper understanding of yourself through our podcast.</span></span></p><div class="mt-4"> </div><p><span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 0:47"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="47250" data-end="49010">Thank you for being a part of our community</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 0:49"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="49010" data-end="52570">through faith, hope, and love all around the world.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 0:53"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="53330" data-end="56770">Today, we&#8217;ll explore on a profile Matthew 6 and 6,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 0:57"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="56770" data-end="61410">encouraging us to find a quiet place, secluded place,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:02"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="61550" data-end="64410">so you won&#8217;t be tempted to role-play before God.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:05"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="65070" data-end="68750">Just be there as simply and honest as you can manage.</span></span></p><div class="mt-4"> </div><p><span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:09"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="69410" data-end="71670">The focus will shift from you to God,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:12"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="72010" data-end="73970">and you&#8217;ll begin to sense His grace.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:15"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="74530" data-end="77610">His passage is a powerful reminder that spiritual growth</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:18"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="77610" data-end="81930">begins in a moment of stillness and honest connection with the divine.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:24"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="83590" data-end="85450">Gratitude in Every Breath</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:25"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="85450" data-end="87630">Start each day with gratitude,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:28"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="88390" data-end="91350">acknowledging the gift of life, the presence of God,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:32"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="91650" data-end="93210">and the <a href="https://www.urbancitypodcast.com/soccer-rising-black-stars-global-opportunities/">opportunities</a> ahead.</span></span></p><div class="mt-4"> </div><p><span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:34"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="93850" data-end="97510">Breathing deeply and intentionally can bring a spiritual practice</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:38"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="97510" data-end="101690">helping you center yourself and open your heart to the divine guiding.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:43"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="103070" data-end="105010">If today&#8217;s episode inspired you,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:45"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="105090" data-end="107010">I would love to hear your story.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:49"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="108510" data-end="110750">This week&#8217;s Gratitude Reflection Question</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:51"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="110750" data-end="112610">to share your experience with me</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:53"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="112610" data-end="115070">and with the Deepest Within You podcast.</span></span></p><div class="mt-4"> </div><p><span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 1:56"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="116030" data-end="120050">What is one thing you are grateful for as you begin this new year?</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:01"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="120710" data-end="124690">How does expressing gratitude shift your perspective or mood?</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:06"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="125810" data-end="129270">I was hoping you could email me at chastityd,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:10"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="129590" data-end="131310">mattmill at yahoo.com</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:11"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="131310" data-end="135510">or visit urbancitypodcast.com</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:16"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="135510" data-end="139730">to share how gratitude and breathing are shaping your new year.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:20"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="139730" data-end="143050">I will be sure to share your experience with other listeners</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:23"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="143050" data-end="145330">across the Deepest Within You podcast.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:26"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="146270" data-end="148910">As we begin this year&#8217;s <a href="https://www.urbancitypodcast.com/unbreakable-love-the-heart-of-spiritual-connection-ep-14/">affirmation</a>,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:30"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="149510" data-end="151590">today we choose gratitude and faith.</span></span></p><div class="mt-4"> </div><p><span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:32"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="152150" data-end="154790">We trust that God is at work in our lives,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:35"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="154970" data-end="156510">even in unseen ways.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:37"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="157210" data-end="160150">With every breath, we are thankful for every blessing,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:41"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="160690" data-end="164670">and we move forward in purpose, plan, goals, and vision.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:46"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="166190" data-end="168470">A Prayer of Gratitude Reflection</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:48"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="168470" data-end="172770">Abba Father, thank you for the gift of this new day,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:53"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="173270" data-end="175210">the breath that fills our lungs.</span></span></p><div class="mt-4"> </div><p><span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:56"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="175770" data-end="177710">We pause in this quiet moment,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 2:58"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="178130" data-end="180010">as Matthew 6 teaches,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 3:01"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="180570" data-end="183710">to enter our scarce space with you,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 3:04"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="184250" data-end="186670">honest, open, and grateful.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 3:07"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="187270" data-end="189210">We thank you for every blessing,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 3:10"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="189870" data-end="191330">seen and unseen,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 3:12"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="191850" data-end="193350">that has shaped our journey,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 3:14"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="193910" data-end="196330">for the challenges that have strengthened us,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 3:16"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="196330" data-end="199050">for the joys that have uplifted us,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 3:19"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="199450" data-end="203150">and for the lessons that have guided us closer to your purpose.</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 3:24"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="204210" data-end="205310">With each breath,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 3:26"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="205550" data-end="208270">we receive your grace and release our worries,</span></span> <span class="cursor-pointer group" title="Play starting at 3:29"><span class="group-hover:bg-base-200 rounded p-0.5 -m-0.5" data-start="208730" data-end="211310">trusting that your plans for us are good.</span></span></p><div class="mt-4"> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="p-6 rounded-md border shadow-lg bg-gradient-to-b text-white from-sky-600 to-blue-700"><div class="flex flex-col space-y-4 max-w-screen-xs mr-auto ml-auto"><div class="text-center"> </div></div></div></div></div>								</div>
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