daily hope
Carrying Each Other
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Related Scripture: Romans 13:8b (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.
0:00When you share in each other's troubles, you help to carry each other's burdens.
0:07We're meant to bring comfort and love to each other.
0:11We're blessed by blessing others.
0:15We're healed by helping to heal others.
0:19By consciously loving others, we discover that we are loved.
0:28Okay.
0:29Let's go ahead and get started by taking a moment to notice your breath.
0:39Just the rise and the fall of the chest.
0:48And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:59Now, take a moment to consider this verse.
1:06"The person who loves others has done all that the law commands." And again, "The person who loves others has done all that the law commands." Now, bring your attention
1:44to your breath.
1:47Just a soft, easy awareness.
1:59Notice what it feels like as air passes in through the nose, and then back out through the mouth.
2:17Let the breath bring life to your body.
2:34Begin to listen to the sound of your breath.
2:42Listening to the inhale and the exhale.
3:00On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
3:20Allow your breath to bring renewal to your body.
3:28You're making space to notice God's presence in your life.
3:45When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
4:06Allow that rhythm and stillness to enter every part of your body.
4:31Feel the presence of God in this space.
4:49Gently bring your awareness to any sensations you're feeling.
5:07Just noticing the sensations on the body.
5:25Maybe it's the air on the skin, or the weight of the body in the chair.
5:45Just noticing and welcoming these sensations as part of the meditation.
6:05Notice the rise and the fall of the chest as you breathe.
6:15Follow the breath and notice how it changes your body.
6:33The inhales, expanding the body and filling it up with life.
6:42Then the exhales, relaxing the body, letting go.
7:01You don't have to do anything.
7:05It's natural and effortless.
7:10Your body knows how to relax.
7:19You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
7:35This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
7:52Allow your mind to take refuge in God.
8:10Take this verse with you.
8:13"The person who loves others has done all that the law commands." Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the body.
8:39Notice the weight of the body on the chair.
8:43And when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open and take a nice deep breath.
8:53Notice how your breath changes the way you feel.
8:58I hope you feel a little more in touch with God.
9:04We'll see you again next time, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.