daily hope
Trust the Process
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Related Scripture: Psalm 19:14 (recording quotes NIV). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00Meditation is one of those things that is simple, but it requires trust in the process.
0:08Give yourself time to grow and change, and above all else, be easy with yourself.
0:16Wherever you are in the process, allow yourself to enjoy the practice as it is in this moment.
0:25So relax, and enjoy the journey.
0:30The more you meditate, the better it gets.
0:35Okay.
0:36Let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:43And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:54Take a moment to consider this verse: "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight." And again, "May the words of
1:21my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight." When it feels natural, begin to consciously relax the body.
1:57Release the tension in your hands.
2:07Let the shoulders relax and fall away from the ears.
2:20Allow the neck to relax and let go.
2:34Take a big, deep breath in.
2:41Release your stress.
2:45Let go of your frustrations.
2:54If your mind is full of thoughts, it's okay.
3:05When it feels natural, just come back to the feeling of the breath.
3:21We aren't holding onto the thoughts.
3:25We're just noticing them and letting them go.
3:39Bring your awareness to the way your body feels.
3:49Notice how your breath relaxes the body.
3:58Allow that natural rhythm of your breath to calm your body.
4:08Not trying to change anything, just accepting the body the way it is.
4:25Allow yourself to relax in the loving presence of God.
4:51Now bring your attention to the position of the body.
4:59Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
5:20Allow the chest to open and take a few nice, deep breaths.
5:35Let the breath fill the body up with life.
5:51With each breath, you're bringing your awareness into this moment.
6:11Relax, and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants.
6:33Let your thoughts go, and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
6:49If your thoughts wander off, that's okay.
6:55It's natural for the thoughts to drift.
7:07As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are, and come back to that feeling of your body.
7:26Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God's love.
7:37There isn't anything to discover.
7:43It's always been there.
7:53This is a safe place.
7:57God loves you.
8:14Take this verse with you, "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight." Softly, begin to bring your awareness back to
8:45the body, back to that feeling of weight in the body.
8:51And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big deep breath in.
9:00Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:06I hope you feel a little more present.
9:11We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:16Take care.