daily hope
From Self to God
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Related Scripture: Psalm 51:10 (recording quotes ESV). 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.
0:00Praying and being mindful are the quickest ways to get from self thoughts to God thoughts.
0:09Like watching leaves float down a river, prayer offers the chance to let go and relax, to see things from a different perspective.
0:22Life is not just what happens around you, but it's also what happens inside of you.
0:31Okay, let's begin by getting comfortable, taking a few nice, big, deep breaths.
0:46And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:56Now take a moment to consider this verse: "God, create a pure heart in me and make my spirit strong again." Again, "God, create a pure heart in me and
1:25make my spirit strong again." Now, bring your attention to the way it feels when you breathe.
2:00Feel the stomach and the chest rise with each inhale.
2:10And feel the body relax with each exhale.
2:29In through the nose.
2:33Feel the body expand, and then slowly exhale.
2:55Let the breath be natural.
3:00Let the breath naturally relax the body.
3:18Allow the face and the neck to soften.
3:34Allow the forehead to relax, and the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:52Relax the body, and allow the chair to hold the body up.
4:09Just relaxing and letting the body unwind.
4:25Simply let go.
4:43Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
5:03Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
5:19When it feels natural, begin to deepen the breath.
5:33Let go of your worries and focus your attention on the breath.
5:47Nothing else matters right now.
5:53You are here.
5:56There's nothing to do but relax.
6:09Allow your body to honor the natural calm given by God's presence.
6:26Just listening to the breath, noticing the rise and the fall of the chest.
6:41Deep breath in, expanding the body, and then exhale, letting your awareness rest.
7:06Take another deep breath as you feel your lungs expand.
7:16And exhale, following the air back out through the mouth.
7:31The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
7:49With each breath, effortlessly rest into the arms of God.
8:12Take this verse with you, "God, create a pure heart in me, and make my spirit strong again." Slowly bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel
8:46ready, allow your eyes to open.
8:52Take a moment to notice how your body feels.
8:58I hope you feel a little better.
9:02We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.
9:09Remember, be easy with yourself.