daily hope
Worries Become Smaller
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Related Scripture: Psalm 91:9-10 (recording quotes NIV). 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.
0:00Daily life comes with a lot of stress.
0:05It's natural to get caught up in your thoughts as you go through your daily life.
0:13Whether your life is really busy, or not so busy at all, the stress of life can cause worry.
0:25Either way, it's important to remember that these thoughts and feelings are just that, just thoughts and feelings.
0:37You have the power to change these things.
0:42When you live in the present moment with God, worries and anxieties become smaller.
0:53When you feel ready, go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
1:08And when you're ready, let your eyes slowly close.
1:17Take a moment to consider this verse, "If you make the Most High your dwelling, then no harm will befall you." Again, "If you make the Most High your dwelling,
1:43then no harm will befall you." With a gradual ease, take a nice big breath.
2:11Be intentional with the breath, big deep inhales, and nice long exhales.
2:29Relax and settle into your body.
2:37With each breath, allow the muscles to soften and let go.
2:53Feel that sense of gravity and weight in the body.
3:02You're just uncovering the natural calm that's always accessible through God.
3:20Now, with ease, bring your awareness to the sounds in the room.
3:33Just listening to the sounds with an easy curiosity.
3:42Not placing judgment on the sounds, just noticing the sounds and accepting them as part of this practice.
4:06If the thoughts take you away, it's okay.
4:11When you notice the thoughts, gently bring your awareness back to the sounds.
4:29Just noticing and listening.
4:46Now, for a moment or two, let your awareness go where it wants to go.
5:05When you feel comfortable, bring your attention to the feeling of the body.
5:17Make sure you aren't holding any stress or anxiety in the body.
5:36Consciously begin to scan the body and make sure everything's comfortable and relaxed.
6:05Take a few natural, deep breaths.
6:12Release any emotions or feelings you brought with you to this practice.
6:29Let God handle what you cannot.
6:43Relax the body a little more with each out breath.
6:55Simply let go and rest in the presence of God.
7:11Feel the space around the body.
7:23Appreciate the sounds in the room.
7:37Just listening and experiencing the feeling of breathing.
7:53If you notice any resistance in the body, come back to the breath and allow that tension to release.
8:16You are safe.
8:31Take this verse with you: If you make the most high your dwelling, then no harm will befall you.
8:57Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the body.
9:03Notice the weight of the body on the chair, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open and take a nice deep breath.
9:17Notice how your breath changes the way you feel.
9:22I hope you feel a little more in touch with God.
9:28We'll see you again next time with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.