daily hope
Comfortable With Solitude
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Related Scripture: Psalm 46:10b (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.
0:01Becoming comfortable with solitude is a life-changing experience.
0:07Not only does it allow God's voice to be heard more clearly, it gives you the space to learn about yourself.
0:16It gives you time to digest your emotions and realize what you really want out of life.
0:24The more you let go and rest, the deeper you will be able to experience God's love in your life.
0:34Okay.
0:36Let's begin by getting comfortable and taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:46As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:58Take a moment to consider this verse: "Be silent and stop your striving, and you will see that I am God." And again, "Be silent and stop your striving, and
1:23you will see that I am God." Now, bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
1:54Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy curiosity.
2:18Now, take a few deep breaths and allow the body to relax a little more with each exhale.
2:39With each passing thought, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
2:59Now, begin to deepen the breath.
3:10Inhale slowly and lengthen the breath, and then exhale, letting go of the breath.
3:28And then right back into the next inhale.
3:36Slow it down, and make it deep.
3:46And then exhale.
3:49Let the body relax.
4:06Now, allow your breath to settle, and let your mind settle with it.
4:24Give yourself space just to be who you are, a child of God.
4:48Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
5:05Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
5:20Let go of your worries and focus your attention on the breath.
5:43Nothing else matters right now.
5:49You are here.
5:52There's nothing to do but relax.
6:11Allow your body to honor the natural calm given by God's presence.
6:27Just listening to the breath, noticing the rise and the fall of the chest.
6:44Deep breath in, expanding the body, and then exhale, letting your awareness rest.
7:07Take another deep breath as you feel your lungs expand.
7:17And exhale, following the air back out through the mouth.
7:30The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
7:49With each breath, effortlessly rest into the arms of God.
8:12Take this verse with you, "Be silent and stop your striving, and you will see that I am God." Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of your breath.
8:43Listen to the sound of your breathing.
8:47And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take another deep breath in.
8:57Give yourself a stretch and sit back and relax.
9:02Remember to take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:10I hope you feel better.
9:12Take care, and we'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.