daily hope
Small Acts of Kindness
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Related Scripture: Matthew 5:7a (recording quotes MSG). 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.
0:00To God, the smallest act of love and kindness is important because it's all part of a greater love.
0:10It's the love of God toward every single person on Earth.
0:15Kindness is taking part in God's love for humanity.
0:24Okay.
0:26Let's start by taking a few nice deep breaths.
0:35As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
0:48Take a moment to consider this verse: You are blessed when you care.
1:06And again, you are blessed when you care.
1:26Bring your attention to any tightness in the body, just noticing how the body feels.
1:47Start by relaxing the hands, letting go of any tension in the hands.
2:03Allow the arms to totally relax, letting go at the elbows and the wrists.
2:19Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
2:32Let the legs become heavy.
2:41Allow the muscles to completely let go.
2:55Let your body totally relax and release.
3:11And now, if it feels comfortable, take a big, deep breath, letting the air fill up the body.
3:27Feel the chest rise on the inhale and fall on the exhale.
3:44Notice how the breath changes the way the body feels.
4:01And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus, and just allow yourself to be.
4:31Now, let's take some nice deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth, just noticing and observing the breath.
5:04Listen to the gentle sound of your breathing.
5:20Begin to notice any feelings you may have brought with you today.
5:40Thoughts are a natural part of meditation.
5:48Just leave those feelings right where they are, and then gently come back to the feeling of the breath.
6:14Long, deep inhale.
6:18Then a slow controlled exhale.
6:34Allow the breath to calm the mind and relax the body.
6:54And now, allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
7:18Feel that natural peace in God's presence.
7:35Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
7:56Take this verse with you.
8:01You are blessed when you care.
8:16When it feels easy, bring your attention back to the feeling of the breath.
8:25Take a few more deep breaths and slowly allow your eyes to open.
8:34Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
8:38I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
8:42We'll see you again tomorrow.
8:45Take care of yourself.