daily hope
Finding Your Home
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Related Scripture: Proverbs 8:35 (recording quotes GNT). 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.
0:01If you feel like your heart has never found a home, you're not alone.
0:09We're made in God's image, and until we know God, and in turn know ourselves, we'll always feel like something's missing.
0:21Trust that by spending this time in meditation and prayer, you're moving closer to becoming whole.
0:32Okay, let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.
0:42And when you're ready, take a few nice deep breaths and allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:58As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse: "Those who find me, find life, and the Lord will be pleased with them." And again, "Those
1:24who find me, find life, and the Lord will be pleased with them." Now bring your attention to the position of the body.
1:53Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
2:07Allow the chest to open and take a few nice deep breaths.
2:19Let the breath fill the body up with life.
2:33With each breath, you're bringing your awareness into this moment.
2:46Relax and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants.
3:03Let your thoughts go and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
3:23If your thoughts wander off, that's okay.
3:29It's natural for the thoughts to drift.
3:43As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are and come back to that feeling of your body.
4:02Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God's love.
4:15There isn't anything to discover.
4:19It's always been there.
4:28This is a safe place.
4:32God loves you.
4:49Gradually, and with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.
5:06Feel the body rise with each inhale.
5:23Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.
5:47Begin to notice the space around the body.
6:04Feel the contact of the body on the chair and your feet on the floor.
6:25When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.
6:42Piece by piece, release any areas of tension.
6:53Let go of your stress.
6:56Let go of your anxiety.
7:06You are exactly where you're meant to be.
7:19Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax you.
7:36Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.
7:55You are accepted here.
7:58You are loved.
8:15Take this verse with you, "Those who find me find life, and the Lord will be pleased with them." Gently bring your awareness back to the body, and when you
8:48feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice deep breath.
8:57Sit back and relax for a moment.
9:01How do you feel?
9:05I hope you feel a little better.
9:08We'll see you next time with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.