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Gratitude Redefines Enough
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Related Scripture: Philippians 4:6 (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.
0:00When left to our own devices, our minds will always desire more.
0:07More things, more money, more respect.
0:13There's nothing wrong with this; it's human nature.
0:18But more is a standard that has no end.
0:23Gratitude can change our definition of what is enough.
0:29Rest into God's love, and your heart will know that it has enough.
0:38Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:48As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
1:01Now take a moment to consider this verse: Don't worry about anything.
1:11Instead, pray about everything.
1:15Tell God what you need, and thank him for all He has done.
1:27And again, don't worry about anything.
1:32Instead, pray about everything.
1:36Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.
1:56With a gentle ease, let's go ahead and take a nice, deep breath.
2:08Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
2:20Allow your inhales to fill the body up, and then totally relax the body on the exhale.
2:42Notice how your breath changes the way your body feels.
2:52And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
3:00One on the inhale and two on the exhale.
3:08Three on the next inhale and four on the next exhale, counting up to 10, and then starting over again.
3:36If you lose track of the breath, it's okay.
3:41Just start over again, counting from one.
4:02There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
4:09We are just here, counting the breath.
4:23On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
4:39And now, for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
4:59When it feels natural, let's take a nice, big breath.
5:15With each breath, allow the body to become softer and more relaxed, almost like a wave of relaxation washing over the body.
5:50The breath fills up the body, and then it gives way to that natural relaxation that's right under the surface.
6:14Now, let's turn our awareness to how the body feels.
6:28Just examining the body with an easy curiosity.
6:39Allow your shoulders to relax and fall away from the ears.
6:50Relax your arms and allow your hands to open and let go.
7:03Allow your temples and face to relax.
7:15Let the throat and the neck soften.
7:24Allow your breath to deepen as your awareness rests deeper.
7:34Just relaxing and releasing.
7:47You are here and everything is okay.
7:53God is with you.
8:04And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus and allow yourself to simply be.
8:26Take this verse with you: Don't worry about anything.
8:33Instead, pray about everything.
8:37Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.
8:57Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body, and when it feels natural, begin to open your eyes.
9:12Sit back in your chair.
9:15Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
9:18Do whatever feels good.
9:21Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:26I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:30We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.