daily hope
Only This Moment
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Related Scripture: John 15:5a (recording quotes ERV). 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.
0:00When you learn to live in the present, you're accepting that the past can't be changed.
0:07You're accepting that the future has yet to come.
0:11All you have is this moment, and it's all you'll ever have.
0:17Today, as you meditate, be mindful that Jesus is with you and He's actively working in your life.
0:29Okay.
0:31Let's begin by getting comfortable and taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:41As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:53Take a moment to consider this verse, "I am the vine and you are the branches.
1:03If you stay joined to me and I to you, you will produce plenty of fruit." And again, "I am the vine and you are the branches.
1:25If you stay joined to me and I to you, you will produce plenty of fruit." Keeping your eyes closed, bring your awareness to the space around the room.
2:04Just noticing the sounds in the room, and the sensations on the body.
2:16Welcome these sensations as part of the practice.
2:32When it feels comfortable, take some nice, deep breaths.
2:48Real easy, deep breaths.
3:04Now begin to slow down the inhale.
3:10Long, slow, deep inhalation, and then let the breath out, and relax.
3:24Again, take another long, slow, deep breath in, filling up the body, and then let the exhale come naturally.
3:44With each breath, let your mind relax.
3:58Allow your feelings to release and become a prayer to God.
4:17Now, for a few moments, let go of the focused attention and let your awareness rest.
4:30You are loved.
4:50And now, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
5:03Allow its rhythm to relax the body.
5:16As you begin to relax, bring your attention to the weight of the body.
5:39Allow the arms and the legs to become heavy.
5:52Allow the face to soften all the way down through the neck.
6:04Soften the skin.
6:12Allow the corners of the eyes to relax.
6:21Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
6:31Release the elbows.
6:41Let the wrists and the hands relax.
6:52Soften the chest and the stomach.
7:03Release the hips and the thighs.
7:15Relax the calves, all the way down to the ankles.
7:31Allow the entire body to let go and totally relax.
7:54There is nowhere to go; you are exactly where you're supposed to be.
8:16Take this verse with you: "I am the vine, and you are the branches.
8:25If you stay joined to me, and I to you, you will produce plenty of fruit." Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of your breath.
8:51Listen to the sound of your breathing.
8:55And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take another deep breath in.
9:05Give yourself a stretch and sit back and relax.
9:10Remember to take a moment to check in, and notice how you feel.
9:17I hope you feel better.
9:20Take care, and we'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.