daily hope
Meaning in the Rut
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Related Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6 (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.
0:00Maybe your life's in a rut right now.
0:05Or maybe you aren't where you thought you would be.
0:10When that happens, it's easy to slip into autopilot.
0:15The days pass and nothing changes.
0:21It's natural to feel this way, but the truth is, while you may not be where you want to be, it is where you are.
0:35Life is a journey.
0:37There's a deeper meaning and purpose to be found right where you are.
0:45Okay.
0:47Let's begin by taking a few seconds to consciously relax the body.
0:59And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:08Now, take a moment to consider this verse.
1:15"The Lord your God will fight alongside you and help you win the battle." And again, "The Lord your God will fight alongside you and help you win the battle."
1:53Gently bring your awareness to any sensations you're feeling, just noticing the sensations on the body.
2:14Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the chair.
2:27Just noticing and welcoming these sensations as part of the meditation.
2:43Notice the rise and the fall of the chest as you breathe.
2:59Follow the breath and notice how it changes your body, the inhales expanding the body and filling it up with life, and the exhales relaxing the body, letting go.
3:35Follow the breath as it comes in through the nose and then goes back out through the mouth.
3:53You don't have to do anything.
3:57It's natural and effortless, and your body knows how to relax.
4:08You are simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
4:20This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
4:35Allow your mind to take refuge in God.
4:57When it feels comfortable, go ahead and take a few deep breaths in, nice and easy.
5:21Let the breath settle and become natural, and bring your attention to the space in the room, not thinking too hard about it, just becoming aware of your body and
5:43your surroundings.
5:55Feel the chair beneath you.
6:00Pay attention to the position of your body.
6:05Make sure that you're comfortable.
6:20Notice the state of your mind.
6:26Does the mind feel calm?
6:29Does it feel restless?
6:33Both are okay.
6:47Just a simple, easy noticing.
7:03Just noticing the space, almost like you're an observer.
7:22Notice the gentle sound of your breath coming in and going out, deepening the inhales and extending the exhales, letting the body rest.
8:07Just relax.
8:23Take this verse with you, "The Lord your God will fight alongside you and help you win the battle." When you feel ready, slowly bring your awareness back to the
8:56breath and allow your eyes to open.
9:01Take a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
9:11Notice how you feel.
9:16I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:20We'll see you again tomorrow with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.