daily hope
Peace in the Storm
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 43:4 (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.
0:00Unfortunately, storms are just a part of life.
0:06When you're in a storm, remember to trust in God's promises.
0:11Trust that you are loved and know that He is there with you.
0:18By focusing on God's love, you can find peace in the storm.
0:26Okay.
0:27Let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:34And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:45Take a moment to consider this verse: You are precious to me.
1:01And again, you are precious to me.
1:22When it feels natural, begin to consciously relax the body.
1:34Release the tension in your hands.
1:45Let the shoulders relax and fall away from the ears.
1:57Allow the neck to relax and let go.
2:11Take a big, deep breath in.
2:18Release your stress.
2:22Let go of your frustrations.
2:32If your mind is full of thoughts, it's okay.
2:44When it feels natural, just come back to the feeling of the breath.
2:56We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just noticing them and letting them go.
3:16Bring your awareness to the way your body feels.
3:26Notice how your breath relaxes the body.
3:36Allow that natural rhythm of your breath to calm your body.
3:45Not trying to change anything, just accepting the body the way it is.
4:03Allow yourself to relax in the loving presence of God.
4:28Now bring your attention to the position of the body.
4:36Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
4:57Allow the chest to open and take a few nice, deep breaths.
5:13Let the breath fill the body up with life.
5:28With each breath, you're bringing your awareness into this moment.
5:48Relax and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants.
6:10Let your thoughts go, and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
6:26If your thoughts wander off, that's okay.
6:32It's natural for the thoughts to drift.
6:44As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are, and come back to that feeling of your body.
7:04Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God's love.
7:15There isn't anything to discover.
7:21It's always been there.
7:31This is a safe place.
7:34God loves you.
7:52Take this verse with you: You are precious to me.
8:11Softly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that feeling of weight in the body.
8:21And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big deep breath in.
8:30Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
8:36I hope you feel a little more present.
8:40We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
8:45Take care.