daily hope
This Moment Contains Everything
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Related Scripture: John 14:1 (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.
0:00There's a saying in meditation that the present moment contains all of your past and all of your future.
0:10In a weird way, it's true.
0:14When you dwell on what happened, or what could happen, you're missing what is happening now.
0:24Let go of those things that aren't in your control.
0:29Release them to Jesus.
0:35God's love can only be felt in the present.
0:41Your life is happening now, just waiting for you to experience it.
0:51Let's begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
1:00And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
1:11Take a moment to consider this verse.
1:18Jesus said to his disciples, "Don't be worried.
1:23Have faith in God, and have faith in me." And again, Jesus said to his disciples, "Don't be worried.
1:41Have faith in God, and have faith in me." In your own time, take a few nice deep breaths.
2:09In through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:20Allow the body to let go a little bit more with each exhale.
2:34Feel the face and the neck softening as your body begins to relax.
2:49Notice how your breath softens and relaxes the body.
3:04Come to that sense of weight in the body, allowing the chair to hold the body up.
3:22Relax the arms all the way down to the hands.
3:30Allow the legs to become heavy, relaxing all the way down to the toes.
3:46Feel the muscles softening.
3:58Allow the natural rhythm of the breath to relax the body.
4:10Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
4:23Just noticing how good it feels just to breathe.
4:41And now, for a moment or two, let your awareness be free.
4:50Let it rest.
5:06As you relax, allow God's presence of peace to wash over you.
5:28Let your breath fill your body and relax your muscles.
5:46As your breath relaxes your body, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
6:06Just noticing the quiet rhythm of your heartbeat.
6:20Allow that rhythm and stillness to calm your mind, to relax your body.
6:42Let go of any feelings of stress or worry.
7:00God is taking care of you.
7:16Allow those feelings to go.
7:24You are safe here.
7:40And if thoughts take you away, that's okay.
7:46Be easy with the thoughts.
7:50Just remember, you can always come back to the breath and the heartbeat.
8:10Let yourself relax and allow God to speak to your heart.
8:30Take this verse with you.
8:34Jesus said to his disciples, "Don't be worried.
8:40Have faith in God and have faith in me." Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, maybe even move your fingers and toes a little bit.
9:10When it feels natural, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:17Take another big, deep breath in and let it out with a sigh.
9:24Notice how you feel.
9:27I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:30We'll see you again tomorrow with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.