daily hope
Seen for Your Potential
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7 (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.
0:00When God looks at you, He sees you as you are.
0:06He also sees everything you can become.
0:11He sees all the potential your life holds.
0:16He knows you, and can see the promise of the future.
0:21He sees the best in you.
0:25God sees you this way because God is love, and that's what love sees.
0:35Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:45As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
0:58Now take a moment to consider this verse: Love never looks back, but keeps going to the end.
1:18And again, love never looks back, but keeps going, to the end.
1:43With an easy awareness, bring your attention to the space in the room.
1:57Just noticing the space with an easy curiosity.
2:09Notice your place in the room.
2:18Feel the weight of your body in the chair.
2:28Feel the air on your skin.
2:37Listen to the sounds in the room.
2:43Maybe it's quiet in the room, maybe it's not.
2:49Both are okay.
3:01You're just listening, and welcoming the sounds as part of the exercise.
3:14Not wishing to change the sounds, just accepting the sounds as they are.
3:33When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness to the breath.
3:48Allow your breath to be a reminder to stay in this present moment.
4:03If your mind begins to wander, you can always come back to the feeling of the breath.
4:23Relax, and let your body honor the natural calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
4:47Now, gently bring your awareness to the breath.
4:55Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
5:11Big, deep breath in, and then taking twice as long on the exhale.
5:28Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
5:36And then exhale, controlling the breath.
5:49Allow yourself to be here in this moment.
5:58This is all that matters right now.
6:09Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
6:16Release it to God.
6:29Today is a new day, with new opportunities.
6:45Allow your breath to renew your spirit and connect you to your creator, who loves you.
7:05Deep breath, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
7:24Remember, this is a place of love.
7:30Let this practice be whatever you need it to be.
7:36God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
7:53Let your awareness rest in the loving presence of God.
8:13Take this verse with you: Love never looks back, but keeps going to the end.
8:36Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body.
8:42And when it feels natural, begin to open your eyes.
8:50Sit back in your chair.
8:53Maybe you wanna stretch a little bit.
8:56Do whatever feels good.
8:59Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:04I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:08We'll see you again tomorrow, for another day of hope.