daily hope
Where God Is Found
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 12:2b (recording quotes NLT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:01A simple thing that can make a world of difference in your life is remembering that the present moment is where God is found.
0:11As you rest into this meditation, feel God's presence rest with you.
0:21Okay.
0:22Let's begin by getting comfortable, taking a few nice, big, deep breaths.
0:35And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:45Now take a moment to consider this verse.
0:51"The Lord God is my strength and my song." And again, "The Lord God is my strength and my song." Now, bring your attention to the way the breath feels
1:31and take a few deep breaths.
1:44Gently expand the chest on the inhale, and then let the body soften on the exhale.
2:04With each breath, there's new life entering the body.
2:20As you breathe, begin to soften the body, starting at the top of the head.
2:34Allow the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
2:46Feel gravity push the body down into the chair.
2:58Now, gently bring your awareness to the space around the body.
3:12Feel the air on the skin.
3:20Notice the temperature of the air.
3:34And now, gently move your awareness to the heartbeat.
3:49Allow the rhythm of the heartbeat to relax the body.
4:01Let your awareness rest deeper in the presence of God.
4:12Simply let go.
4:29Now, consciously begin to relax your muscles.
4:44Begin to notice how the body feels.
5:00Just scanning the body from the head down to the toes.
5:20Consciously relaxing any areas of tightness or tension.
5:50Take a few big, deep breaths in.
6:07Notice how the breath changes the body.
6:24Just relaxing and releasing, allowing your body to totally let go.
6:48If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
6:54Thoughts are a normal part of meditation.
6:59You aren't holding onto the thoughts or the feelings.
7:04You're just allowing them to bubble up and out.
7:15You're releasing those thoughts to God.
7:31Now, for a moment or two, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
7:54Take this verse with you, "The Lord God is my strength and my song." Slowly bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes
8:28to open.
8:32Take a moment to notice how your body feels.
8:38I hope you feel a little better.
8:42We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.
8:48Remember, be easy with yourself.