daily hope
Presence as Love
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Related Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3b (recording quotes MSG). 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.
0:01Being fully present with someone is an act of love.
0:07Today, as you meditate, be fully present with yourself and with God.
0:15In this very moment, God loves you unconditionally.
0:24Let's go ahead and get started by gently bringing your attention to the breath.
0:33Notice the rise and the fall of the chest, and when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:52Take a moment to consider this verse: I've never quit loving you, and never will.
1:10And again, I've never quit loving you, and never will.
1:32And now, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
1:41Allow its rhythm to relax the body.
1:53As you begin to relax, bring your attention to the weight of the body.
2:10Allow the arms and the legs to become heavy.
2:19Allow the face to soften, all the way down through the neck.
2:29Soften the skin.
2:37Allow the corners of the eyes to relax.
2:46Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
2:57Release the elbows.
3:06Let the wrists and the hands relax.
3:17Soften the chest and the stomach.
3:28Release the hips and the thighs.
3:40Relax the calves, all the way down to the ankles.
3:54Allow the entire body to let go and totally relax.
4:13There's nowhere to go.
4:16You are exactly where you're supposed to be.
4:36Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
4:48Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
5:08Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:25With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
5:35With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
5:53Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
6:10Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
6:21Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
6:39Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
7:02Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
7:17Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
7:36Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
7:45God is working in your life.
8:02Take this verse with you: "I've never quit loving you and never will." Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the body.
8:31Notice the weight of the body on the chair, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open and take a nice deep breath.
8:45Notice how your breath changes the way you feel.
8:50I hope you feel a little more in touch with God.
8:56We'll see you again next time, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.