daily hope
Habits That Draw You Close
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Related Scripture: Romans 10:17 (recording quotes ESV). 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.
0:00Habits and routine are tools we use to direct our life.
0:05We experience the presence of God when we make a regular habit of communing with God.
0:13As you meditate today, know that you are taking steps every day to invite the presence of God into your life.
0:24Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:34As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
0:47Now take a moment to consider this verse: "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." And again, "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through
1:15the word of Christ." Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
1:44Not really examining it, just noticing the space with an easy curiosity.
2:04Notice any sensations on the skin.
2:12Feel the clothes on the skin.
2:22Feel the temperature of the room.
2:31Listen to the sounds in the room.
2:40Just a nice, easy focus on the sounds in the room.
3:01Listen to the gentle sound of your breathing.
3:09Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
3:26Maybe the breath is shallow, or maybe it's deep.
3:32Both are okay.
3:36Just follow the breath as it moves through your body.
3:52Let the rhythm of your breath relax your mind.
4:11This is a safe place.
4:15God is watching over you.
4:32Now, bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
4:48Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy curiosity.
5:18Now take a few deep breaths and allow the body to relax a little more with each exhale.
5:46With each passing thought, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
6:05Now, begin to deepen the breath.
6:24Inhale slowly and lengthen the breath, and then exhale, letting go of the breath.
6:44And then right back into the next inhale.
6:52Slow it down and make it deep.
7:05And then exhale.
7:07Let the body relax.
7:22Now, allow your breath to settle and let your mind settle with it.
7:41Give yourself space just to be who you are, a child of God.
8:02Take this verse with you: "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." When it feels easy, bring your attention back to the feeling of the
8:33breath.
8:35Take a few more deep breaths and slowly allow your eyes to open.
8:43Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
8:48I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
8:52We'll see you again tomorrow.
8:55Take care of yourself.