daily hope
Open Hands
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 46:4a (recording quotes TPT). 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.
0:00The concept of letting go is easier said than done.
0:06By coming to God with open hands, you're letting God's hand work in your life.
0:14You'll never understand the story of your life like God does, but that's okay because He loves you more than anyone else ever will.
0:25There's an eternal purpose for your life.
0:29When you trust in His plan, you can truly let go.
0:37Okay, let's go ahead and get started by taking a moment to notice your breath.
0:48Just the rise and the fall of the chest.
0:57And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
1:08Now take a moment to consider this verse: Even as you grow old and your hair turns gray, I'll keep carrying you.
1:30And again: Even as you grow old and your hair turns gray, I'll keep carrying you.
1:54Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
2:04Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
2:22Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
2:39With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
2:49With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
3:07Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
3:24Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
3:35Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:49Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
4:06Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
4:18Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
4:34Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
4:43God is working in your life.
5:00With a gradual ease, take a nice big breath.
5:12Be intentional with the breath.
5:21Big, deep inhales and nice, long exhales.
5:40With each breath, allow the muscles to soften and let go.
6:04Feel that sense of gravity and weight in the body.
6:13You're just uncovering the natural calm that's always accessible through God.
6:32Now, with ease, bring your awareness to the sounds in the room.
6:50Just listening to the sounds with an easy curiosity.
6:59Not placing judgment on the sounds, just noticing the sounds, and accepting them as part of this practice.
7:23If the thoughts take you away, it's okay.
7:28When you notice the thoughts, gently bring your awareness back to the sounds.
7:46Just noticing and listening.
8:03Now, for a moment or two, let your awareness go where it wants to go.
8:24Take this verse with you, "Even as you grow old and your hair turns gray, I'll keep carrying you." When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room.
8:59Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
9:05And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:12Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:16I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:19We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.