daily hope
Love That Protects
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (recording quotes NIV). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00When your spirit is filled with the presence of Jesus, it protects you against all the things that can harm you.
0:09You lose the desire to criticize yourself or to criticize others.
0:16You lose anger and resentment.
0:19You can find meaning and fulfillment in circumstances that are less than ideal.
0:27So today, may God's love fill you and protect you.
0:35Okay.
0:36Let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.
0:43And when you're ready, take a few nice, deep breaths and allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:00Now, take a moment to consider this verse: Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it keeps no record of wrongs.
1:26And again: Love is patient, love is kind, does not envy, it does not boast, it keeps no record of wrongs.
1:56Now, bring your attention to the position of the body.
2:04Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
2:17Allow the chest to open and take a few nice, deep breaths.
2:29Let the breath fill the body up with life.
2:43With each breath, you're bringing your awareness into this moment.
2:57Relax and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants.
3:13Let your thoughts go and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
3:33If your thoughts wander off, that's okay.
3:40It's natural for the thoughts to drift.
3:53As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are and come back to that feeling of your body.
4:13Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God's love.
4:25There isn't anything to discover.
4:30It's always been there.
4:37This is a safe place.
4:42God loves you.
4:59Gradually, and with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.
5:16Feel the body rise with each inhale.
5:33Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.
5:58Begin to notice the space around the body.
6:14Feel the contact of the body on the chair, and your feet on the floor.
6:35When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.
6:52Piece by piece, release any areas of tension.
7:03Let go of your stress.
7:06Let go of your anxiety.
7:16You are exactly where you're meant to be.
7:29Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax you.
7:46Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.
8:05You are accepted here.
8:09You are loved.
8:25Take this verse with you.
8:30"Love is patient.
8:32Love is kind.
8:34Does not envy.
8:37It does not boast.
8:39It keeps no record of wrongs." Gently bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice deep breath.
9:10Sit back and relax for a moment.
9:14How do you feel?
9:18I hope you feel a little better.
9:21We'll see you next time, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.