daily hope
Cast Your Anxiety
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Related Scripture: John 14:27 (recording quotes NIV). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
Transcript of the recording. Scripture translation labels describe the translation quoted in the audio.
0:01God tells us to cast our anxiety on Him, because He cares.
0:08This is something we can learn to do every day.
0:13Rely on the one who loves you and watches over you.
0:18Today, ask God to fill your spirit with His presence.
0:27Okay, let's begin by getting comfortable and taking a few deep breaths.
0:39As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:51Now take a moment to consider this verse: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you.
1:04I do not give to you as the world gives.
1:09Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid." And again, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you.
1:32I do not give to you as the world gives.
1:36Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid." Bring your attention to any tightness in the body, just noticing how the body feels.
2:17Start by relaxing the hands, letting go of any tension in the hands.
2:33Allow the arms to totally relax, letting go at the elbows and the wrists.
2:49Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
3:02Let the legs become heavy.
3:11Allow the muscles to completely let go.
3:25Let your body totally relax and release.
3:41And now, if it feels comfortable, take a big, deep breath, letting the air fill up the body.
3:57Feel the chest rise on the inhale and fall on the exhale.
4:14Notice how the breath changes the way the body feels.
4:31And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus, and just allow yourself to be.
5:01Now, let's take some nice, deep breaths, in through the nose, and out through the mouth.
5:24Just noticing and observing the breath, watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
5:48Listen to the gentle sound of your breathing.
6:08Begin to notice any feelings you may have brought with you today.
6:24Thoughts are a natural part of meditation.
6:32Just leave those feelings right where they are and then gently come back to the feeling of the breath.
6:57Long, deep inhale, then a slow controlled exhale.
7:14Allow the breath to calm the mind and relax the body.
7:29And now allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
7:51Feel that natural peace in God's presence.
8:05Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
8:26Take this verse with you.
8:30"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you.
8:37I do not give to you as the world gives.
8:42Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of your breath.
9:07Listen to the sound of your breathing, and when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take another deep breath in.
9:22Give yourself a stretch and sit back and relax.
9:26Remember to take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:34I hope you feel better.
9:37Take care, and we'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.