daily hope
Prayer in Everything
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Related Scripture: Philippians 4:8b (recording quotes TLB). 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.
0:01Whatever today brings, know that God is with you.
0:06Remember, your time with God isn't limited to this meditation.
0:13Anything can be a prayer if it's done with God's presence in mind.
0:21Okay.
0:22Let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.
0:31And when you're ready, take a few nice, deep breaths, and allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:47As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse: Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others.
1:05Think about all you can praise God for, and be glad about it.
1:18And again, think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others.
1:31Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about.
1:52When it feels comfortable, go ahead and take a few deep breaths in.
2:02Nice and easy.
2:11Let the breaths settle and become natural, and bring your attention to the space in the room, not thinking too hard about it, just becoming aware of your body and
2:32your surroundings.
2:42Notice the air on the skin.
2:52Feel the chair beneath you.
3:01Pay attention to the position of your body.
3:06Make sure that you're comfortable.
3:19Notice the state of your mind.
3:25Does the mind feel calm?
3:29Does it feel restless?
3:32Both are okay.
3:40Just a simple, easy noticing.
3:53Just noticing the space, almost like you're an observer.
4:08Notice the gentle sound of your breath coming in and going out, deepening the inhales and extending the exhales, letting the body rest.
4:42Just relax.
4:57Let's begin to take note of how the body is feeling, not really thinking too much about it, just letting go of those feelings of tightness and tension.
5:38When it feels comfortable, take a few deep breaths.
5:59In through the nose and out through the mouth.
6:13Deep breath in, expanding the body and filling the chest up.
6:22And exhale, feeling the chest fall and let go.
6:41Take another big, deep breath in, and control the exhale, letting it take twice as long as the inhale.
6:58With each breath, allow the tension to melt away from the body.
7:18Now, allow your breath to take up a natural rhythm.
7:27Let the gentle sound of your breathing relax your mind.
7:50There is no way to do this wrong, just an easy, effortless awareness.
8:05Letting go.
8:21Take this verse with you.
8:25Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others.
8:35Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about.
8:53Gently bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice, deep breath.
9:09Sit back and relax for a moment.
9:12How do you feel?
9:16I hope you feel a little better.
9:20We'll see you next time with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.