daily hope
Lighter Spirit
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Related Scripture: John 6:35a (recording quotes ERV). 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.
0:00By doing less, expecting less, and judging less, our spirit becomes lighter.
0:09We can allow ourselves to let go of everything that holds us down.
0:15We're effortlessly creating a space where we can feel and experience the things that bring us back to life, like God's eternal words of love.
0:31Okay.
0:33Let's begin by getting comfortable and taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:43As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:55Take a moment to consider this verse: Jesus said, "I am the bread that gives life." And again, Jesus said, "I am the bread that gives life." Let's begin to
1:37take note of how the body is feeling, not really thinking too much about it, just letting go of those feelings of tightness and tension.
2:04When it feels comfortable, take a few deep breaths.
2:21In through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:35Deep breath in, expanding the body and filling the chest up.
2:44And exhale, feeling the chest fall and let go.
2:59Take another big, deep breath in, and control the exhale, letting it take twice as long as the inhale.
3:16With each breath, allow the tension to melt away from the body.
3:36Now, allow your breath to take up a natural rhythm.
3:45Let the gentle sound of your breathing relax your mind.
4:03There is no way to do this wrong, just an easy, effortless awareness.
4:19Letting go.
4:38Now bring your attention to the position of the body.
4:46Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
5:03Allow the chest to open and take a few nice, deep breaths.
5:15Let the breath fill the body up with life.
5:31With each breath, you're bringing your awareness into this moment.
5:49Relax and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants.
6:05Let your thoughts go, and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
6:27If your thoughts wander off, that's okay.
6:33It's natural for the thoughts to drift.
6:53As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are, and come back to that feeling of your body.
7:13Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God's love.
7:27There isn't anything to discover.
7:32It's always been there.
7:46This is a safe place.
7:50God loves you.
8:05Take this verse with you.
8:09Jesus said, "I am the bread that gives life." Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of your breath.
8:34Listen to the sound of your breathing.
8:38And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take another deep breath in.
8:48Give yourself a stretch and sit back and relax.
8:53Remember to take a moment to check in, and notice how you feel.
9:01I hope you feel better.
9:03Take care, and we'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.