daily hope
Made to Be You
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Related Scripture: John 16:27 (recording quotes NLT). 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.
0:00Self-esteem can be hard to cultivate.
0:04It can feel like you're trying to convince yourself of your own worth.
0:10But the truth is, God made you to be who you are.
0:17He loves you, and He always has.
0:20As you meditate today, rest with the one who loves you.
0:26Remember that as you learn to love yourself as God does.
0:34Okay.
0:35Let's begin by consciously relaxing the body.
0:42And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:52As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse, "For the Father Himself loves you dearly because you love me, and believe that I came from
1:10God." And again, "For the Father Himself loves you dearly because you love me, and believe that I came from God." In your own time, take a few nice, deep
1:50breaths.
1:54In through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:05Allow the body to let go a little bit more with each exhale.
2:19Feel the face and the neck softening as your body begins to relax.
2:34Notice how your breath softens and relaxes the body.
2:49Come to that sense of weight in the body, allowing the chair to hold the body up.
3:07Relax the arms all the way down to the hands.
3:15Allow the legs to become heavy, relaxing all the way down to the toes.
3:31Feel the muscles softening.
3:43Allow the natural rhythm of the breath to relax the body.
3:55Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
4:08Just noticing how good it feels just to breathe.
4:26And now, for a moment or two, let your awareness be free.
4:35Let it rest.
4:49Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
5:05Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
5:31Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:47With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
5:58With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
6:18Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
6:36Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
6:46Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
7:00Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
7:18Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
7:29Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
7:49Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
7:58God is working in your life.
8:15Take this verse with you.
8:19"For the Father Himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God." When you feel ready, slowly bring your awareness back to the breath
8:51and allow your eyes to open.
8:54Take a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
9:05Notice how you feel.
9:10I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:14We'll see you again tomorrow with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.