daily hope
Fully Seen, Fully Loved
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Related Scripture: Psalm 139:1 (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.
0:01One of the greatest joys in life is being truly seen by someone, whether it's a spouse, a friend, or a family member.
0:11There's something special when someone has seen all of your dark parts and they love you anyway.
0:18They see you fully, and they love you.
0:23It's a rare thing.
0:25We forget that this is the way God looks at us all of the time.
0:31His love invites you to come as you are.
0:37Okay.
0:38Let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.
0:45And when you're ready, take a few nice, deep breaths, and allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:01Now, take a moment to consider this verse, Lord, you know everything there is to know about me.
1:19And again, Lord, you know everything there is to know about me.
1:42Now, bring your attention to the position of the body.
1:51Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
2:04Allow the chest to open and take a few nice, deep breaths.
2:16Let the breath fill the body up with life.
2:30With each breath, you're bringing your awareness into this moment.
2:44Relax and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants.
3:00Let your thoughts go, and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
3:20If your thoughts wander off, that's okay.
3:26It's natural for the thoughts to drift.
3:40As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are, and come back to that feeling of your body.
4:00Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God's love.
4:12There isn't anything to discover.
4:17It's always been there.
4:26This is a safe place.
4:29God loves you.
4:47Gradually and with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.
5:03Feel the body rise with each inhale.
5:20Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.
5:45Begin to notice the space around the body.
6:01Feel the contact of the body on the chair, and your feet on the floor.
6:22When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.
6:39Piece by piece, release any areas of tension.
6:50Let go of your stress, let go of your anxiety.
7:03You are exactly where you're meant to be.
7:16Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax you.
7:33Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.
7:52You are accepted here.
7:56You are loved.
8:12Take this verse with you, Lord, you know everything there is to know about me.
8:34Gently bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice deep breath.
8:50Sit back and relax for a moment.
8:54How do you feel?
8:58I hope you feel a little better.
9:01We'll see you next time with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.