daily hope
Life Only Happens Now
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Related Scripture: Psalm 34:4 (recording quotes NIV). 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.
0:01It's really common for us to spend a lot of our time focusing on the past or the future.
0:09Our present seems to be mostly occupied with getting somewhere or getting back to where we were.
0:19But we forget that the present is the only time that is real.
0:25Our life can only happen in the here and now.
0:30Peace of mind can only be found in the present.
0:35God's love can only be experienced in this moment.
0:44Okay.
0:45Let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:51And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
1:03Take a moment to consider this verse: "I sought the Lord, and He answered me.
1:12He delivered me from my fears." And again, "I sought the Lord, and He answered me.
1:30He delivered me from my fears." Now, bring your attention to the way the body feels.
1:58Just noticing any areas of tightness in the body.
2:13If it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths.
2:24Allow your breath to loosen any areas of tightness in the body.
2:43With each breath, allow a sense of calm to wash over your body.
2:56Allow your body to totally release and let go.
3:13Now, bring your attention to the top of the head.
3:22Begin to soften the forehead, down the front of the face.
3:34Relax the corners of the eyes.
3:42Allow the neck to relax and the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:53Relax the temples.
3:58The legs are becoming heavy.
4:08Feel the weight of the body.
4:17Let your whole body soften and release.
4:32Allow your mind to rest with the presence of God.
4:51Now, bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:04Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
5:15Slowly bring your attention to those areas of tightness and relax them, piece by piece.
5:39As your body begins to relax, allow your mind to let go.
6:10Give yourself permission to start fresh.
6:20What is done is done.
6:24All you have is this moment.
6:44This is a safe place.
6:48Release your thoughts to God.
7:04When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths.
7:18Inhale.
7:20Feel the chest rise.
7:24And exhale.
7:27Feel the chest fall.
7:38There's no way to do this wrong.
7:50If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
7:56When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness back to the feeling of the breath.
8:18Take this verse with you.
8:22"I sought the Lord, and He answered me.
8:27He delivered me from my fears." When you feel ready, slowly bring your awareness back to the breath and allow your eyes to open.
8:54Take a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
9:04Notice how you feel.
9:09I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:13We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.