daily hope
Known by Name
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Related Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9b (recording quotes TPT). 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.
0:01God knows you by name.
0:03That's incredible when you think about it.
0:06God, who is not encumbered by the constraints of time or space, knows you by name, and knows everything about you.
0:18As you meditate today, ask God to open up your heart to feel His presence.
0:27Okay.
0:28Let's begin by consciously relaxing the body.
0:35And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:45As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse: He called you out of darkness to experience His marvelous light, and now He claims you as
1:03His very own.
1:13And again, He called you out of darkness to experience His marvelous light, and now He claims you as His very own.
1:42Gently bring your awareness to any sensations you're feeling, just noticing the sensations on the body.
2:02Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the chair, just noticing and welcoming these sensations as part of the meditation.
2:31Notice the rise and the fall of the chest as you breathe.
2:47Follow the breath and notice how it changes your body, the inhales expanding the body and filling it up with life, and the exhales relaxing the body, letting go.
3:24Follow the breath as it comes in through the nose and then goes back out through the mouth.
3:42You don't have to do anything.
3:46It's natural and effortless.
3:50Your body knows how to relax.
3:56You are simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
4:09This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
4:23Allow your mind to take refuge in God.
4:46When it feels comfortable, go ahead and take a few deep breaths in, nice and easy.
5:10Let the breaths settle and become natural, and bring your attention to the space in the room, not thinking too hard about it, just becoming aware of your body and
5:32your surroundings.
5:44Feel the chair beneath you.
5:49Pay attention to the position of your body.
5:54Make sure that you're comfortable.
6:09Notice the state of your mind.
6:15Does the mind feel calm?
6:18Does it feel restless?
6:22Both are okay.
6:35Just a simple, easy noticing.
6:51Just noticing the space, almost like you're an observer.
7:11Notice the gentle sound of your breath coming in and going out, deepening the inhales and extending the exhales, letting the body rest.
7:56Just relax.
8:11Take this verse with you.
8:15He called you out of darkness to experience His marvelous light, and now He claims you as His very own.
8:39When you feel ready, slowly bring your awareness back to the breath and allow your eyes to open.
8:51Take a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
9:01Notice how you feel.
9:06I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:11We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.