Welcome to Manna for the Movement, short devotionals from the CCDA community to encourage you to meet with God today, wherever you find yourself on your journey. For the next three weeks, every Thursday, this series will focus on the theme of Shalom—a concept encompassing wholeness, well-being, justice, development, and harmony. It speaks to a state of right relationship with God, with one another, and with creation, where nothing is missing and nothing is broken.

In this episode, Lyndal Bedford leads us in meditating on Psalm 125 through the practice of Lectio Divina.

Lyndal is a licensed clinical social worker for the state of Florida and the Founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of Community Bridge Counseling and Outreach Services. Along with working at CBCOS, he also serves as an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in sociology and a Master of Social Work degree from Southeastern University. Lyndal has experience working in the mental health field, including areas such as the school system, medical settings, and private practice. Before getting into social work, Lyndal spent his time working as a licensed minister and a U.S. missionary. He is passionate about Christian community development and helping others to thrive in their communities. He currently co-leads the behavioral health network for the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) and works to provide mental health services and support for local church members, local schools, and other organizations. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his friends/family, play pickleball, play board games, and go to the movies.

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