daily hope
God of Second Chances
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Related Scripture: Matthew 19:26b (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.
0:00In life, we could all use a second chance.
0:05It's not unusual to screw things up the first time around, especially with relationships and life choices.
0:15God is a god of second chances.
0:20If your heart's still beating, God has a plan for you.
0:25No matter what has happened in the past, God is there offering you a second chance.
0:33With God, it is always a new day.
0:40Okay.
0:41Let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.
0:50And when you're ready, take a few nice deep breaths and allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:06As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse: With God, everything is possible.
1:27And again, with God, everything is possible.
1:47Now, consciously begin to relax your muscles.
2:00Feel the weight of gravity on your body as the chair holds you up.
2:19Begin to notice how the body feels.
2:34Just scanning the body from the head down to the toes.
2:48Consciously relaxing any areas of tightness or tension.
3:02Take a few big, deep breaths in.
3:12Notice how the breath changes the body.
3:23Just relaxing and releasing, allowing your body to totally let go.
3:41If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
3:47Thoughts are a normal part of meditation.
3:52You aren't holding on to the thoughts or the feelings.
3:58You're just allowing them to bubble up and out.
4:07You're releasing those thoughts to God.
4:22Now, for a moment or two, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
4:52Now, bring your attention to the way the breath feels and take a few deep breaths.
5:11Gently expand the chest on the inhale, and then let the body soften on the exhale.
5:37With each breath, there's new life entering the body.
5:57As you breathe, begin to soften the body, starting at the top of the head.
6:13Allow the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
6:25Now, gently bring your awareness to the space around the body.
6:43Feel the air on the skin.
6:53Notice the temperature of the air.
7:13And now, gently move your awareness to the heartbeat.
7:32Allow the rhythm of the heartbeat to relax the body.
7:51Let your awareness rest deeper in the presence of God.
8:01Simply let go.
8:17Take this verse with you.
8:21With God, everything is possible.
8:37Gently bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice deep breath.
8:53Sit back and relax for a moment.
8:57How do you feel?
9:01I hope you feel a little better.
9:04We'll see you next time with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.