daily hope
Anchored in the Present
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Related Scripture: Ephesians 4:29b (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.
0:00The most important time is the present.
0:04The present moment contains the eternal.
0:09All love, all future possibilities, all relationships are happening right now.
0:18Rest with the possibilities that this moment brings.
0:24Allow today's meditation to anchor you to this present moment.
0:32Okay.
0:33Let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.
0:40And when you're ready, take a few nice, deep breaths and allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:56Now, take a moment to consider this verse: "Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." And
1:21again, "Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." Now, gently bring your awareness to the breath.
1:58Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
2:08Big, deep breath in, and then taking twice as long on the exhale.
2:22Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly, and then exhale, controlling the breath.
2:40Allow yourself to be here in this moment.
2:49This is all that matters right now.
2:57Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
3:05Release it to God.
3:16Today is a new day, with new opportunities.
3:30Allow your breath to renew your spirit and connect you to your creator, who loves you.
3:48Deep breath, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
4:04Remember, this is a place of love.
4:11Let this practice be whatever you need it to be.
4:16God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
4:29Let your awareness rest in the loving presence of God.
4:51With a gentle curiosity, begin to notice the breath.
5:08Make the breath deep and full of life.
5:15Allow that fresh air to fill up the lungs, and then relax the body as you exhale.
5:39Let your body become heavy as your mind continues to relax.
5:48You are exactly where you need to be.
6:06And now, come to the heartbeat.
6:12Maybe even listen for its rhythm.
6:28Just relaxing and releasing.
6:47If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
6:54When it's easy, bring your awareness back to the heartbeat.
7:12Just listen to your heartbeat and the gentle sound of your breath.
7:35Let your breath act as an anchor to this moment and this practice.
7:56With each breath, allow yourself to rest further into the calm of God's love.
8:20Take this verse with you, "Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." Gently bring your awareness
8:53back to the body.
8:56And when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice deep breath.
9:06Sit back and relax for a moment.
9:10How do you feel?
9:14I hope you feel a little better.
9:17We'll see you next time, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.