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Choosing Peace Daily
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Related Scripture: John 15:7a (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.
0:00Creating new habits requires persistence.
0:04It's a daily choice.
0:07You can live in peace by re-centering yourself with the presence of Jesus.
0:14By meditating today, you're choosing to live in peace and allowing Jesus to bring calm to your spirit.
0:25Okay.
0:27Let's begin by getting comfortable, taking a few nice, big, deep breaths.
0:40And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:50Now, take a moment to consider this verse.
0:56"Stay joined to me and let my teachings become part of you." And again, "Stay joined to me and let my teachings become part of you." When it feels comfortable,
1:37go ahead and take a few deep breaths in.
1:45Nice and easy.
1:53Let the breath settle and become natural, and bring your attention to the space in the room.
2:07Not thinking too hard about it, just becoming aware of your body and your surroundings.
2:25Notice the air on the skin.
2:34Feel the chair beneath you.
2:43Pay attention to the position of your body.
2:48Make sure that you're comfortable.
3:01Notice the state of your mind.
3:07Does the mind feel calm?
3:11Does it feel restless?
3:14Both are okay.
3:22Just a simple, easy noticing.
3:35Just noticing the space, almost like you're an observer.
3:50Notice the gentle sound of your breath coming in and going out.
4:03Deepening the inhales and extending the exhales, letting the body rest.
4:24Just relax.
4:41Now, gently bring your awareness to the breath.
4:49Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
5:04Big, deep breath in, and then taking twice as long on the exhale.
5:22Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly, and then exhale, controlling the breath.
5:47Allow yourself to be here in this moment.
5:55This is all that matters right now.
6:01Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
6:09Release it to God.
6:20Today is a new day, with new opportunities.
6:38Allow your breath to renew your spirit and connect you to your creator, who loves you.
6:57Deep breath, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
7:13Remember, this is a place of love.
7:20Let this practice be whatever you need it to be.
7:25God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
7:43Let your awareness rest in the loving presence of God.
8:03Take this verse with you.
8:08Stay joined to me, and let my teachings become part of you.
8:26Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, maybe even move your fingers and toes a little bit.
8:38When it feels natural, allow your eyes to slowly open.
8:45Take another big deep breath in, and let it out with a sigh.
8:52Notice how you feel.
8:55I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
8:58We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.