daily hope
Uncovering Peace
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Related Scripture: John 14:1 (recording quotes CEV). 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.
0:01Moments of peace can be elusive.
0:05It can feel like there's so much to do, like there isn't time to be peaceful.
0:13Peace is something that is always there.
0:17It's something that we uncover.
0:21Peace allows us to let go of anger and resentment.
0:28It allows us to accept people's faults and to love them.
0:34Peace is a way of seeing the world.
0:38Today as you meditate, allow God to release any negative emotions or thoughts, so you can bring more peace into your life.
0:52When you feel ready, go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
1:07And when you're ready, let your eyes slowly close.
1:17Take a moment to consider this verse.
1:24Jesus said to his disciples, "Don't be worried.
1:29Have faith in God and have faith in me." And again, Jesus said to his disciples, "Don't be worried.
1:47Have faith in God and have faith in me." Now bring your attention to the way it feels when you breathe.
2:24Feel the stomach and the chest rise with each inhale.
2:34And feel the body relax with each exhale.
2:53In through the nose, feel the body expand, and then slowly exhale.
3:19Let the breath be natural.
3:24Let the breath naturally relax the body.
3:42Allow the face and the neck to soften.
3:58Allow the forehead to relax and the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
4:16Relax the body and allow the chair to hold the body up.
4:33Just relaxing and letting the body unwind.
4:49Simply let go.
5:09Now bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:26Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
5:47Slowly bring your attention to those areas of tightness and relax them piece by piece.
6:12Feel the weight of your body in the chair.
6:28As your body begins to relax, allow your mind to let go.
6:40Give yourself permission to start fresh.
6:58What is done is done.
7:02All you have is this moment.
7:18This is a safe place.
7:22Release your thoughts to God.
7:38When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths.
8:00There's no way to do this wrong.
8:08If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
8:14When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness back to the feeling of the breath.
8:36Take this verse with you.
8:41Jesus said to his disciples, "Don't be worried.
8:46Have faith in God and have faith in me." Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the body.
9:11Notice the weight of the body on the chair, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open and take a nice, deep breath.
9:25Notice how your breath changes the way you feel.
9:30I hope you feel a little more in touch with God.
9:36We'll see you again next time with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.