daily hope
Counting Your Blessings
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Related Scripture: Jeremiah 20:13a (recording quotes TLB). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00As you begin today's meditation, take note of the blessings in your life.
0:07They don't have to be big things.
0:10It could be something as simple as the weather.
0:14Making time to remember your blessings reminds you just how blessed you really are.
0:24Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:36And when you feel ready, let your eyes slowly close.
0:47Now take a moment to consider this verse: I will sing out in thanks to the Lord.
0:56Praise Him, for He has delivered me.
1:08And again, I will sing out in thanks to the Lord.
1:14Praise Him, for He has delivered me.
1:32Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
1:46Not engaging with your feelings, just noticing them.
2:00Almost like you're observing your emotions and then letting them go.
2:12Just like loosening your grip, you're letting go of those feelings.
2:31Let God handle whatever is out of your control.
2:44This is a place of acceptance and safety.
2:52You can always find rest in God.
3:04Now, begin to notice how your body feels.
3:13When it feels comfortable, begin to consciously relax the body.
3:28Scanning down from your head to your toes, release any areas of tension in the body.
3:48Surrender all of your stress and all of your responsibilities, and just let your mind rest.
4:12You are safe.
4:15God is looking out for you.
4:32Now, bring your attention to your breath.
4:42Just a soft, easy awareness.
4:53Notice what it feels like as air passes in through the nose and then back out through the mouth.
5:15Let the breath bring life to your body.
5:32Begin to listen to the sound of your breath.
5:43Listening to the inhale and the exhale.
6:01On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
6:30Allow your breath to bring renewal to your body.
6:40You're making space to notice God's presence in your life.
6:56When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
7:12Allow that rhythm and stillness to enter every part of your body.
7:35Feel the presence of God in this space.
7:44Let go of control, and rest into the arms of God.
8:02Take this verse with you, "I will sing out in thanks to the Lord, praise him, for he has delivered me." Softly begin to bring your awareness back to the
8:30body, back to that feeling of weight in the body.
8:36And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big, deep breath in.
8:45Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
8:51I hope you feel a little more present.
8:56We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:01Take care.