daily hope
Purpose in the Everyday
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Related Scripture: Proverbs 3:6 (recording quotes NLT). 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.
0:00When we think about finding our purpose in life, we often assume that it will be some great job or mission that will transform our life.
0:14For some people, that may be the case.
0:18But many times, finding our purpose is about starting with what lies right in front of us.
0:26It's finding meaning in your everyday life.
0:32It's about loving and appreciating your family.
0:38It's being thankful in the midst of difficult times.
0:44Purpose is something that is grown over time.
0:52Let'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: Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
1:30And again, seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
1:53With ease, bring your attention to the breath.
2:05Take a few nice, deep breaths.
2:13Make them feel easy and effortless.
2:31Feel life enter your body as you breathe in, and then release your tension as you breathe out.
2:57Inhale.
2:59Feel how the body expands.
3:04Then, slowly exhale, feeling the body fall.
3:23Feel the air as it travels in through the nose, and follow the air back out through the mouth.
3:40Allow each breath to soften the chest and relax the shoulders.
3:50Begin to scan the body from the head to the toe, relaxing the body piece by piece.
4:07There's no way to do this wrong.
4:18And now, for a few moments, allow your mind to do what it wants to do.
4:30If it wants to think, then let it think.
4:36And if it wants to rest, then let it rest.
4:57Bring your attention to any tightness in the body.
5:07Just noticing how the body feels.
5:31Start by relaxing the hands, letting go of any tension in the hands.
5:55Allow the arms to totally relax, letting go at the elbows and the wrists.
6:16Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
6:34Let the legs become heavy.
6:48Allow the muscles to completely let go.
7:04Let your body totally relax and release.
7:22And now, if it feels comfortable, take a big deep breath, letting the air fill up the body.
7:41Notice how the breath changes the way the body feels.
7:57And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus, and just allow yourself to be.
8:23Take this verse with you.
8:27Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
8:48Slowly bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open.
9:01Take a moment to notice how your body feels.
9:07I hope you feel a little better.
9:11We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.
9:18Remember, be easy with yourself.