daily hope
Access to Your Heart
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Related Scripture: John 1:4 (recording quotes NLT). 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.
0:01Meditation is more than just being alone and seeking isolation from the world.
0:08It's a place where you can give God access to your heart.
0:13It's an opportunity to recharge in the presence of your Creator, who loves you.
0:23Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:32As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
0:45Take a moment to consider this verse: "The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone." And again, "The Word gave life to
1:13everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone." When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths in, really making a point to expand the body
1:53and expand the chest.
2:03Notice how the breath makes you feel.
2:17Now let the breath begin to settle.
2:25As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
2:41Notice any sensations in the body.
2:46See if you're holding on to any tension.
2:55Maybe the body is tight, or maybe it's not.
3:01Either is okay.
3:11You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness and letting them release.
3:27And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
3:47Your body knows how to relax.
3:58You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
4:03You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
4:18Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
4:37Now, bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
4:52Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy curiosity.
5:18Now take a few deep breaths and allow the body to relax a little more with each exhale.
5:44With each passing thought, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
6:07Now, begin to deepen the breath.
6:27Inhale slowly and lengthen the breath, and then exhale, letting go of the breath.
6:45And then right back into the next inhale.
6:53Slow it down and make it deep.
7:03And then exhale.
7:05Let the body relax.
7:21Now, allow your breath to settle, and let your mind settle with it.
7:43Give yourself space just to be who you are, a child of God.
8:05Take this verse with you, "The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone." When it feels easy, bring your attention back to
8:38the feeling of the breath.
8:41Take a few more deep breaths and slowly allow your eyes to open.
8:50Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
8:54I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
8:58We'll see you again tomorrow.
9:01Take care of yourself.