daily hope
Ordered by Wisdom
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Related Scripture: Psalm 119:37 (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.
0:00Wisdom is the ability to properly order and prioritize what's important in life.
0:07The more you become connected to God, the more you can see what really matters.
0:13You get a clearer vision of what you should hold onto and what you should let go of.
0:22Okay.
0:24Let's begin by consciously relaxing the body.
0:31And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:41As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse: "Turn my eyes away from worthless things.
0:54Preserve my life according to your Word." And again, "Turn my eyes away from worthless things.
1:14Preserve my life according to your Word." Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
1:47Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
2:03When it feels natural, begin to deepen the breath.
2:16Let go of your worries and focus your attention on the breath.
2:30Nothing else matters right now.
2:36You are here.
2:39There's nothing to do but relax.
2:52Allow your body to honor the natural calm given by God's presence.
3:04Just listening to the breath, noticing the rise and the fall of the chest.
3:17Deep breath in, expanding the body, and then exhale, letting your awareness rest.
3:38Take another deep breath as you feel your lungs expand.
3:48And exhale, following the air back out through the mouth.
4:00The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
4:12With each breath, effortlessly rest into the arms of God.
4:36Now, slowly begin to take some deep breaths, allowing the body to open.
4:54Let the breath relax any areas of tightness in the body.
5:12Consciously, start to turn the muscles off.
5:20Start with the muscles in the feet and the legs.
5:28Allow the feet to be heavy on the floor.
5:36Allow the chest and the back to open so the breathing can become deep and natural.
5:56Soften the shoulders.
6:00Allow them to fall away from the ears.
6:10Let the head fall and become heavy at the neck.
6:22Feel the weight of the body and how it pushes you down into the chair.
6:40When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness to the sound of your breath, not changing anything about the breath, just noticing it.
7:06Listening to the gentle rhythm of the inhales and exhales, filling the body up with fresh air, and then slowly exhaling and letting go.
7:45Let your mind be still.
8:02Take this verse with you: Turn my eyes away from worthless things.
8:13Preserve my life according to your word.
8:28Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body and when it feels natural, begin to open your eyes.
8:42Sit back in your chair.
8:45Maybe you wanna stretch a little bit.
8:48Do whatever feels good.
8:51Take a moment to notice how you feel.
8:57I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:00We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.