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Rest Is Holy
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16 (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.
0:01Rest is holy, because it allows us to reconnect with God and with ourselves.
0:09It's a place where we can let go and stop striving, a place where we can feel our soul come to life again.
0:19It heals our mind, body, and spirit.
0:23Taking this time to meditate today, you're feeding your soul and spirit with the peace that comes from God.
0:35Okay.
0:36Let's begin by getting comfortable.
0:42Take a few nice big, deep breaths.
0:49And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:00Take a moment to consider this verse: You should know that you yourselves are God's temple.
1:11God's spirit lives in you.
1:22And again: You should know that you yourselves are God's temple.
1:30God's spirit lives in you.
1:47As you relax, allow God's presence of peace to wash over you.
2:05Let your breath fill your body and relax your muscles.
2:21As your breath relaxes your body, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
2:40Just noticing the quiet rhythm of your heartbeat.
2:53Allow that rhythm and stillness to calm your mind, to relax your body.
3:13Let go of any feelings of stress or worry.
3:29God is taking care of you.
3:44Allow those feelings to go.
3:52You are safe here.
4:03And if thoughts take you away, that's okay.
4:09Be easy with the thoughts.
4:14Just remember, you can always come back to the breath and the heartbeat.
4:32Let yourself relax and allow God to speak to your heart.
4:50When it feels comfortable, take a few nice deep breaths in, really making a point to expand the body and expand the chest.
5:20Notice how the breath makes you feel.
5:35Now let the breath begin to settle.
5:48As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
6:06Notice any sensations in the body.
6:11See if you're holding onto any tension.
6:25Maybe the body is tight or maybe it's not.
6:32Either is okay.
6:47You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness, and letting them release.
7:06And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
7:26Your body knows how to relax.
7:37You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
7:42You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
7:58Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
8:17Take this verse with you, "You should know that you yourselves are God's temple.
8:28God's Spirit lives in you." Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, maybe even move your fingers and toes a little bit.
8:56When it feels natural, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:03Take another big, deep breath in and let it out with a sigh.
9:10Notice how you feel.
9:12I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:15We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.