daily hope
Meaning Looks Inward
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Related Scripture: Psalm 139:18b (recording quotes TLB). 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.
0:00We spend so much of our time looking outside of ourselves for meaning in our life.
0:08Maybe we look to our job or our status, maybe what our friends or family think about us.
0:16But true meaning will never be found looking outward; you must look inward.
0:25Begin to see yourself as God sees you, and know that you are loved.
0:34When you feel ready, go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:50And when you're ready, let your eyes slowly close.
0:59Take a moment to consider this verse: "When I awaken in the morning, you are still thinking of me." And again, "When I awaken in the morning, you are still
1:24thinking of me." Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
1:55Not engaging with your feelings, just noticing them.
2:10Almost like you're observing your emotions, and then letting them go.
2:22Just like loosening your grip, you're letting go of those feelings.
2:41Let God handle whatever is out of your control.
2:54This is a place of acceptance and safety.
3:02You can always find rest in God.
3:13Now, begin to notice how your body feels.
3:24When it feels comfortable, begin to consciously relax the body.
3:37Scanning down from your head to your toes, release any areas of tension in the body.
3:57Surrender all of your stress, and all of your responsibilities, and just let your mind rest.
4:22You are safe.
4:25God is looking out for you.
4:42Now, bring your attention to your breath.
4:51Just a soft, easy awareness.
5:03Notice what it feels like as air passes in through the nose, and then back out through the mouth.
5:24Let the breath bring life to your body.
5:41Begin to listen to the sound of your breath.
5:52Listening to the inhale and the exhale.
6:10On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
6:39Allow your breath to bring renewal to your body.
6:50You're making space to notice God's presence in your life.
7:06When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
7:21Allow that rhythm and stillness to enter every part of your body.
7:45Feel the presence of God in this space.
7:53Let go of control, and rest into the arms of God.
8:11Take this verse with you, "When I awaken in the morning, you are still thinking of me." Softly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that
8:44feeling of weight in the body.
8:47And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big, deep breath in.
8:56Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:02I hope you feel a little more present.
9:07We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:12Take care.