daily hope
Without Judgment
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Related Scripture: Psalm 31:3a (recording quotes CEV). 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.
0:00To live in the present moment is to live without judgment.
0:06Living without judgment means acknowledging that we don't always know what's best.
0:12It requires trust in God and His plan for your life.
0:18Things may not have gone as you expected, and that's okay, because God's looking out for you.
0:28Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:40And when you feel ready, let your eyes slowly close.
0:51Now take a moment to consider this verse, "You, Lord God, are my mighty rock and my fortress.
1:03Lead me and guide me." And again, "You, Lord God, are my mighty rock and my fortress.
1:22Lead me and guide me." Now bring your attention to the way the breath feels, and take a few deep breaths.
1:58Gently expand the chest on the inhale, and then let the body soften on the exhale.
2:18With each breath, there's new life entering the body.
2:34As you breathe, begin to soften the body, starting at the top of the head.
2:49Allow the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:00Feel gravity push the body down into the chair.
3:12Now gently bring your awareness to the space around the body.
3:27Feel the air on the skin.
3:35Notice the temperature of the air.
3:49And now, gently move your awareness to the heartbeat.
4:04Allow the rhythm of the heartbeat to relax the body.
4:16Let your awareness rest deeper in the presence of God.
4:26Simply let go.
4:39Bring your attention to any tightness in the body, just noticing how the body feels.
5:08Start by relaxing the hands, letting go of any tension in the hands.
5:28Allow the arms to totally relax, letting go at the elbows and the wrists.
5:48Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
6:01Let the legs become heavy.
6:13Allow the muscles to completely let go.
6:27Let your body totally relax and release.
6:44And now, if it feels comfortable, take a big deep breath, letting the air fill up the body.
7:08Feel the chest rise on the inhale and fall on the exhale.
7:28Notice how the breath changes the way the body feels.
7:44And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus, and just allow yourself to be.
8:09Take this verse with you.
8:13"You, Lord God, are my mighty rock and my fortress.
8:20Lead me and guide me." Softly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that feeling of weight in the body.
8:49And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big deep breath in.
8:58Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:04I hope you feel a little more present.
9:08We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:13Take care.