daily hope
Forgiveness for Your Sake
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Related Scripture: Psalm 34:18 (recording quotes NLT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00One of the hard truths of life is that lasting peace cannot be found with unforgiveness in our hearts.
0:10Anger and resentment have a way of weighing down our hearts.
0:17That anger may be justified, but as long as you personally hold onto it, you'll never be able to truly let go.
0:29As you meditate today, allow God to work on your heart so that you can find peace.
0:40Okay, let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:48And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:59Take a moment to consider this verse: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
1:10He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." And again, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
1:28He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." Now, bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
2:01Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy curiosity.
2:25Now, take a few deep breaths and allow the body to relax a little more with each exhale.
2:46With each passing thought, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
3:06Now, begin to deepen the breath.
3:17Inhale slowly and lengthen the breath, and then exhale, letting go of the breath.
3:35And then right back into the next inhale.
3:43Slow it down and make it deep.
3:53And then exhale.
3:55Let the body relax.
4:13Now, allow your breath to settle and let your mind settle with it.
4:31Give yourself space just to be who you are, a child of God.
4:56Keeping your eyes closed, bring your awareness to the space around the room.
5:17Just noticing the sounds in the room and the sensations on the body.
5:34Welcome these sensations as part of the practice.
5:55When it feels comfortable, take some nice deep breaths.
6:09Real easy, deep breaths.
6:32Now begin to slow down the inhale.
6:40Long, slow, deep inhalation.
6:46And then let the breath out and relax.
6:54Again, take another long, slow, deep breath in, filling up the body, and then let the exhale come naturally.
7:15With each breath, let your mind relax.
7:34Allow your feelings to release and become a prayer to God.
7:50Now, for a few moments, let go of the focused attention and let your awareness rest.
8:03You are loved.
8:19Take this verse with you: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
8:29He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
8:47Softly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that feeling of weight in the body.
8:58And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big, deep breath in.
9:08Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:13I hope you feel a little more present.
9:17We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:23Take care.