daily hope
Courage With God Beside You
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Related Scripture: Philippians 4:13 (recording quotes NKJV). 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.
0:00Knowing that God is beside you can make a big difference in our outlook.
0:07You can be hopeful when you rely on the one who can do all things.
0:13You can know that God loves you and will make all things work to your eternal benefit.
0:21So have courage today, because God is with you.
0:27Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:39And when you feel ready, let your eyes slowly close.
0:50Now take a moment to consider this verse: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." And again, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
1:33With a gradual ease, take a nice big breath.
1:43Be intentional with the breath.
1:50Big, deep inhales, and nice, long exhales.
2:01Relax, and settle into your body.
2:09With each breath, allow the muscles to soften and let go.
2:25Feel that sense of gravity and weight in the body.
2:34You're just uncovering the natural calm that's always accessible through God.
2:52Now, with ease, bring your awareness to the sounds in the room.
3:05Just listening to the sounds with an easy curiosity.
3:14Not placing judgment on the sounds; just noticing the sounds, and accepting them as part of this practice.
3:38If the thoughts take you away, it's okay.
3:43When you notice the thoughts, gently bring your awareness back to the sounds.
4:01Just noticing, and listening.
4:18Now, for a moment or two, let your awareness go where it wants to go.
4:37When you feel comfortable, bring your attention to the feeling of the body.
4:50Make sure you aren't holding any stress or anxiety in the body.
5:08Consciously, begin to scan the body and make sure everything's comfortable and relaxed.
5:37Take a few natural, deep breaths.
5:44Release any emotions or feelings you brought with you to this practice.
6:01Let God handle what you cannot.
6:15Relax the body a little more with each out breath.
6:27Simply let go and rest in the presence of God.
6:43Feel the space around the body.
6:55Appreciate the sounds in the room.
7:09Just listening and experiencing the feeling of breathing.
7:25If you notice any resistance in the body, come back to the breath and allow that tension to release.
7:48You are safe.
8:03Take this verse with you, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the body.
8:31Notice the weight of the body on the chair.
8:35And when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open and take a nice deep breath.
8:45Notice how your breath changes the way you feel.
8:51I hope you feel a little more in touch with God.
8:57We'll see you again next time, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.