daily hope
Defined by Love
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13 (recording quotes NLT). 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.
0:00Spending time with God in meditation opens our eyes to see things as they really are.
0:08It changes the way we view our life.
0:12We begin to see that who we really are is not determined by our achievements or our success.
0:20God brings us to realize that how we love defines who we are.
0:29Okay.
0:30Let's begin by getting comfortable, taking a few nice big, deep breaths.
0:43And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:53Now take a moment to consider this verse.
1:00"Three things will last forever: faith, hope, and love.
1:07And the greatest of these is love." And again, "Three things will last forever: faith, hope, and love.
1:27And the greatest of these is love." Now, bring your attention to your breath.
1:52Just a soft, easy awareness.
2:04Notice what it feels like as air passes in through the nose, and then back out through the mouth.
2:21Let the breath bring life to your body.
2:39Begin to listen to the sound of your breath.
2:47Listening to the inhale and the exhale.
3:05On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
3:25Allow your breath to bring renewal to your body.
3:33You're making space to notice God's presence in your life.
3:49When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
4:05Allow that rhythm and stillness to enter every part of your body.
4:23Feel the presence of God in this space.
4:29Let go of control and rest into the arms of God.
4:51When it feels comfortable, take a few nice deep breaths in, really making a point to expand the body and expand the chest.
5:27Notice how the breath makes you feel.
5:39Now let the breath begin to settle.
5:50As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
6:13Notice any sensations in the body.
6:19See if you're holding on to any tension.
6:27Maybe the body is tight or maybe it's not.
6:33Either is okay.
6:43You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness and letting them release.
6:59And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
7:19Your body knows how to relax.
7:29You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
7:35You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
7:56Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
8:15Take this verse with you.
8:20"Three things will last forever: faith, hope, and love.
8:27And the greatest of these is love." Slowly bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open.
8:58Take a moment to notice how your body feels.
9:04I hope you feel a little better.
9:08We'll see you again tomorrow with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.
9:14Remember, be easy with yourself.