daily hope
Sanctuary of Silence
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Related Scripture: John 14:17b (recording quotes CEV). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00When we meditate, we're creating a sanctuary of silence, a special place where we can encounter the one true God.
0:13Only silence can reveal what was always there.
0:19As you meditate today, be mindful to rest into the silence.
0:28Okay, let's go ahead and get started by taking a moment to notice your breath, just the rise and the fall of the chest, and when you're ready, let your
0:51eyes close like the sun sets.
1:00Now take a moment to consider this verse: You know the Spirit who is with you and will keep on living in you.
1:20And again, you know the Spirit who is with you and will keep on living in you.
1:43Now consciously begin to relax your muscles.
1:56Feel the weight of gravity on your body as the chair holds you up.
2:15Begin to notice how the body feels, just scanning the body from the head down to the toes, consciously relaxing any areas of tightness or tension.
2:58Take a few big deep breaths in.
3:08Notice how the breath changes the body, just relaxing and releasing, allowing your body to totally let go.
3:37If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
3:43Thoughts are a normal part of meditation.
3:48You aren't holding on to the thoughts or the feelings, you're just allowing them to bubble up and out.
4:03You're releasing those thoughts to God.
4:18Now, for a moment or two, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
4:44Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
4:59Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
5:20Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:36With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
5:46With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
6:13Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
6:28Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
6:47Not engaging with the emotions.
6:52Just noticing them as an observer.
7:11Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
7:24Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
7:48Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
7:57God is working in your life.
8:13Take this verse with you: "You know the Spirit who is with you and will keep on living in you." When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the
8:46room.
8:47Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
8:53And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:00Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:04I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:07We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.