daily hope
Prayer Without Words
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Related Scripture: Philippians 4:7a (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.
0:01We all are wired to need connection by design.
0:07Prayer connects our heart to the thoughts of Jesus.
0:11God wants us to connect with Him.
0:15Prayer begins in the head, but as you sit in silence, see if you can let go into the presence of God.
0:24Rest into that deep place within, where God fills your mind and soul, a place of prayer without words.
0:40Okay, let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:50And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
1:00Now take a moment to consider this verse.
1:07"Because you belong to Christ Jesus, God's peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings." And again, "Because you belong to Christ Jesus, God's peace will stand guard
1:33over all your thoughts and feelings." Now, bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
2:03Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy curiosity.
2:27Now take a few deep breaths and allow the body to relax a little more with each exhale.
2:48With each passing thought, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
3:08Now, begin to deepen the breath.
3:19Inhale slowly and lengthen the breath, and then exhale, letting go of the breath.
3:37And then right back into the next inhale.
3:45Slow it down and make it deep.
3:55And then exhale.
3:58Let the body relax.
4:15Now, allow your breath to settle and let your mind settle with it.
4:34Give yourself space just to be who you are, a child of God.
4:58Keeping your eyes closed, bring your awareness to the space around the room.
5:19Just noticing the sounds in the room and the sensations on the body.
5:36Welcome these sensations as part of the practice.
5:58When it feels comfortable, take some nice deep breaths.
6:11Real easy, deep breaths.
6:35Now, begin to slow down the inhale.
6:42Long, slow, deep inhalation.
6:49And then let the breath out, and relax.
6:57Again, take another long, slow, deep breath in, filling up the body, and then let the exhale come naturally.
7:18With each breath, let your mind relax.
7:37Allow your feelings to release and become a prayer to God.
7:52Now, for a few moments, let go of the focused attention and let your awareness rest.
8:05You are loved.
8:21Take this verse with you: Because you belong to Christ Jesus, God's peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings.
8:48Softly, begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that feeling of weight in the body.
8:59And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big, deep breath in.
9:08Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:14I hope you feel a little more present.
9:18We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:23Take care.