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Do you ever feel poor and needy—not just financially, but emotionally, spiritually, or relationally? You love God and trust Him, but you’re tired of waiting, tired of praying, and tired of wondering why the season hasn’t changed yet?

This episode of 15 Minutes with Jesus is for the Christian who is faithful but weary, devoted but discouraged, and learning how to trust God when life doesn’t resolve quickly.

In this guided Christian prayer and meditation, we sit with Psalm 86, a prayer David cried out during years of suffering, uncertainty, and delay. David wasn’t just struggling with lack — he was being formed. And this Psalm shows us what it looks like to trust God not as a genie, but as a Father who knows what we need before we ask.

This episode gently addresses the deeper questions many Christians wrestle with in hard seasons:

• Why does God sometimes delay deliverance? • Why do my prayers feel unanswered? • How do I trust God when I’m exhausted or discouraged? • What is God doing in me while I’m waiting? • How do I surrender without becoming passive or hopeless? • What if God cares more about my character than my comfort?

Through Scripture reflection, prayer, and meditation, we explore the difference between transactional faith and relational trust — and why God often uses seasons of lack, waiting, and uncertainty to shape our hearts, deepen our dependence on Him, and form us into who we’re becoming.

This episode is especially for you if you’re navigating:

• anxiety or discouragement in a long season • disappointment with God’s timing • spiritual confusion or dryness • depression or emotional heaviness • disillusionment with prosperity-focused Christianity • the tension between asking God for help and surrendering to His will

Rather than rushing past the pain, this prayer creates space to bring your whole self before God — your fears, questions, doubts, and hopes — and to learn how to trust Him in the process, not just after it ends.

If you’re in a season where you need endurance more than answers, presence more than fixes, and formation more than quick relief, come sit with Jesus for these 15 minutes.

You don’t have to rush the work God is doing in you.

Scripture: Psalm 86:1–4 Focus: Trusting God in Hard Seasons, Christian Surrender, Waiting on God, Spiritual Formation, Guided Christian Prayer & Meditation

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Are you feeling anxious, stretched thin, or weighed down by financial pressure right now? When money feels tight, it often stirs up fear, self-reliance, overthinking, and the sense that you’re failing or falling behind. But financial stress often reveals something deeper happening in the heart — the invitation to trust God more fully and walk closely with Him in holiness and integrity.

In this guided Christian meditation and prayer on Psalm 112, you’ll explore how God forms your character during financial struggle, how holiness becomes a place of peace, and how integrity creates a spiritual foundation strong enough to withstand anxiety, fear, and uncertainty.

This episode will help you:

• find peace when finances feel stressful or overwhelming • release fear, pressure, and emotional fatigue • walk in holiness and integrity even when life is difficult • trust God with your needs, decisions, and future • rebuild confidence in God’s character and provision • experience the inner stability that comes from surrender and obedience

If you’ve been wrestling with financial anxiety, spiritual confusion, or the pressure to carry everything alone, this time of prayer is for you. Jesus is ready to steady your heart, guide your steps, and remind you that your peace comes not from your income — but from your integrity, your surrender, and His unfailing love.

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Are you tired of trying to manage everything on your own?

Are you struggling to surrender your plans, desires, or timeline to God?

Do you feel anxious, confused, or spiritually stuck — even though you truly love Jesus?

This guided Christian prayer and meditation is for you.

In today’s powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Jesus, we explore the transforming beauty of living a fully surrendered life before God.

Meditating on Psalm 96:7–13, we step into the throne room where the twenty-four elders fall before the Father and the Son — laying down their crowns, their authority, and their glory in worship. Their humility is the key to their honor. Their surrender is their strength.

If you’ve been feeling: • anxious about the future • afraid of making the wrong decision • overwhelmed by pressure or expectations • confused about God’s will • spiritually dry or distant • frustrated by delays or closed doors • tired of trying to control outcomes

…this guided prayer will help you release what you were never meant to carry.

The kingdom of darkness is built on pride, exhaustion, and self-reliance. But the kingdom of God begins with surrender, trust, and humble worship.

Through breath prayer, Scripture meditation, and Holy Spirit–led devotional reflection, you’ll be guided into a posture of humility, peace, and surrender — the place where clarity returns, fear dissolves, and God’s presence becomes tangible again.

If you feel stuck, exhausted, spiritually restless, or unsure of your direction… this episode will meet you right where you are. The Holy Spirit is ready to speak to you.

If you’re a Christian trying to discern your calling, I can help you go deeper. 📅 Book a 1-on-1 coaching session with me here: https://calendly.com/laurenvernea/30min

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Are you feeling confused, spiritually stuck, or unsure what God wants from you in this season? Do you feel torn between your own plans and the life Jesus is quietly calling you into?

You’re not alone—confusion, frustration, and spiritual fog are some of the most common battles Christians face.

In this guided Christian meditation and prayer on Psalm 8, we’ll explore why life often feels chaotic when we’re not fully surrendered to Jesus—and how peace returns when we realign our hearts with Him. Through Scripture, reflection, and Holy Spirit–led prayer, you’ll learn what the Bible calls “the secret counsel of the Lord” (Psalm 25:14) and how God reveals His will to those who walk with Him in humility, surrender, and love.

This episode will help you:

• find clarity when life feels confusing

• release fear, overthinking, and self-reliance

• surrender your plans and dreams to Jesus

• rebuild your relationship with God

• hear God’s voice with greater confidence

• experience the peace that comes from obedience and trust

If you’ve been wrestling with indecision, anxiety, or a sense that your spiritual life is “off,” this time of prayer is for you. Jesus is ready to lead you back into His light—gently, lovingly, and clearly.

Come sit with Him. Let His presence cut through the confusion. Let His voice bring you peace.

If you’re a Christian trying to discern your calling, I can help you go deeper. 📅 Book a 1-on-1 coaching session with me here: https://calendly.com/laurenvernea/30min

Do you have questions or want to give feedback about the show? Interested in partnering with our mission or sponsoring? ✉️ Email: 15withjesuspodcast@gmail.com

Have you been longing to experience God’s presence more deeply—but life feels noisy, stressful, or spiritually dry? In this 15 Minutes with Jesus guided Christian meditation, we reflect on Psalm 15 and the story of Moses ascending Mount Sinai, exploring what it means to draw near to a holy God through the righteousness of Jesus Christ. The presence of God transforms us, bringing peace, clarity, and direction.

If you’ve been battling spiritual exhaustion, guilt, or self-doubt, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to climb your way to God—He has already come down to you. Through Scripture meditation, breath prayer, and quiet reflection, you’ll be invited to lay down fear and shame and receive the grace that makes you whole.

✨ In this episode, you’ll experience:

• Breath prayer for stillness and intimacy: “Jesus, every day I live / May I abide in You.”

• Bible meditation on Psalm 15:1–5

• Guided prayer for renewal, surrender, and transformation

• Encouragement to overcome spiritual burnout, anxiety, and unworthiness

• A reflection on how Jesus’ holiness clothes and restores us

Take these 15 minutes to “ascend the mountain” through prayer—allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal areas where He’s calling you higher, not through striving, but through surrender.

Because in Christ, you are already welcomed into God’s presence, holy, loved, and unshaken.

If you’re a Christian trying to discern your calling, I can help you go deeper. 📅 Book a 1-on-1 coaching session with me here: https://calendly.com/laurenvernea/30min

Do you have questions or want to give feedback about the show? Interested in partnering with our mission or sponsoring? ✉️ Email: 15withjesuspodcast@gmail.com

Are you struggling with shame, depression, or loneliness—wondering if God still sees you in the dark? This 15 Minutes with Jesus episode offers a peaceful space to rest, breathe, and reconnect with the presence of God through Christian meditation and guided prayer on Psalm 139:7-12.

Even when you feel spiritually dry, burned out, or distant from God, His light, which is His love, still finds you. Jesus doesn’t abandon you in your pain—He steps into it with light, comfort, and healing. Whether you’re wrestling with fear, guilt, shame, or exhaustion, this quiet time will remind you that your darkness is not dark to Him.

✨ In this episode you’ll experience:

• Breath prayer for peace and grounding: “Father, You are with me / Your light shines on me.”

• Bible meditation on Psalm 139:7-12 to calm intrusive thoughts and renew faith

• Guided prayer for anxiety, depression, fear, and spiritual fatigue

• Reflections that help you feel God’s presence again—even when you can’t sense Him

Take these 15 minutes to slow down, breathe deeply, and let the Holy Spirit remind you that you are never beyond God’s reach. His light still shines in your darkest places—and it will lead you home.

If you’re a Christian trying to discern your calling, I can help you go deeper. 📅 Book a 1-on-1 coaching session with me here: https://calendly.com/laurenvernea/30min

Do you have questions or want to give feedback about the show? Interested in partnering with our mission or sponsoring? ✉️ Email: 15withjesuspodcast@gmail.com

Do you ever feel like you’re drowning beneath the weight of anxiety, fear, or exhaustion—barely holding it together while trying to trust God? In this episode of 15 Minutes with Jesus, we turn to Psalm 69 and Peter’s walk on water to uncover how Jesus meets us in the storm, lifts us out of despair, and strengthens our faith when we feel like we’re sinking.

Through guided Christian meditation and prayer, you’ll invite the Holy Spirit to calm your racing thoughts, quiet your fears, and restore your confidence in God’s unfailing love. The same Jesus who saved Peter from the waves is still reaching for you today.

Even when your faith feels weak, His hand is steady. Even when you can’t see Him clearly, He’s right beside you.

✨ This episode includes:

• Breath prayer for inner peace: “Father, I will rest / In Your faithful love.”

• Scripture meditation on Psalm 69:13–14, 30

• Guided prayer for fear, anxiety, overthinking, and spiritual burnout

• Encouragement to find calm, hope, and strength in Christ

Take these 15 minutes to breathe, believe, and be still. Let Jesus remind you that even when the waves rise, you are never alone—and you will not sink.

If you’ve been longing to discern God’s will or feel His guidance more clearly, this episode will help you rest in His presence and learn to follow His leading.

If you’re a Christian trying to discern your calling, I can help you go deeper. 📅 Book a 1-on-1 coaching session with me here: https://calendly.com/laurenvernea/30min

Do you have questions or want to give feedback about the show? Interested in partnering with our mission or sponsoring? ✉️ Email: 15withjesuspodcast@gmail.com

What really happens when Jesus takes His throne—in heaven and in your heart? In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Jesus, you’ll meditate on Psalm 47 and Revelation 5, two Scriptures that reveal Christ as both the Lamb who was slain and the King who reigns forever.

Through guided Christian meditation, worship, and prayer, you’ll experience the awe of heaven’s throne room—where every crown is laid down before the risen King. You’ll be reminded that Jesus has already won every battle, and that His victory gives you peace, strength, and freedom in your daily life.

As you sit with the Holy Spirit, you’ll discover what it means to live under the reign of Christ and worship the One who reigns above all creation.

✨ This episode includes:

• Breath prayer: “The Lamb who was slain / He lives forever.”

• Bible meditation on Psalm 47:1, 5–9 and Revelation 5

• Guided prayer for surrender, worship, and victory in Jesus

• Reflections on the power of the Holy Spirit and Christ’s eternal kingship

Take these 15 minutes to draw near to the King of Kings, lift your heart in worship, and remember: He is worthy of it all.

If you’ve been longing to discern God’s will or feel His guidance more clearly, this episode will help you rest in His presence and learn to follow His leading.

If you’re a Christian trying to discern your calling, I can help you go deeper. 📅 Book a 1-on-1 coaching session with me here: https://calendly.com/laurenvernea/30min

Do you have questions or want to give feedback about the show? Interested in partnering with our mission or sponsoring? ✉️ Email: 15withjesuspodcast@gmail.com