daily hope
The Mystery of the Moment
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Related Scripture: Revelation 3:20 (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.
0:00The mystery of life is in the moment before you.
0:05It's not in the past or in the future.
0:10Memories and hopes are important, but they're not life.
0:17Life is only lived in the present, the eternal now.
0:26As you meditate today, allow yourself to experience this moment and let your heart open to the presence of God's love.
0:41Let's begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:49And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
1:00Take a moment to consider this verse: "Look, I stand at the door and knock.
1:11If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and we will share a meal together as friends." And again, "Look, I stand at the door
1:33and knock.
1:34If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and we will share a meal together as friends." Now, slowly begin to take some deep breaths,
2:06allowing the body to open.
2:14Let the breath relax any areas of tightness in the body.
2:28Consciously, start to turn the muscles off.
2:37Start with the muscles in the feet and the legs.
2:44Allow the feet to be heavy on the floor.
2:52Allow the chest and the back to open so the breathing can become deep and natural.
3:09Soften the shoulders.
3:12Allow them to fall away from the ears.
3:23Let the head fall and become heavy at the neck.
3:34Feel the weight of the body and how it pushes you down into the chair.
3:52When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness to the sound of your breath.
4:03Not changing anything about the breath, just noticing it.
4:16Listening to the gentle rhythm of the inhales and exhales.
4:29Filling the body up with fresh air, and then slowly exhaling and letting go.
4:46Let your mind be still.
5:01Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
5:20Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
5:40When it feels natural, begin to deepen the breath.
5:57Let go of your worries and focus your attention on the breath.
6:13Nothing else matters right now.
6:18You are here.
6:21There's nothing to do but relax.
6:37Allow your body to honor the natural calm given by God's presence.
6:48Just listening to the breath, noticing the rise and the fall of the chest.
7:01Deep breath in, expanding the body, and then exhale, letting your awareness rest.
7:26Take another deep breath as you feel your lungs expand.
7:36And exhale, following the air back out through the mouth.
7:49The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
8:06With each breath, effortlessly rest into the arms of God.
8:28Take this verse with you, "I stand at the door and knock.
8:37If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and we will share a meal together as friends." Slowly bring your awareness back to the body,
9:07and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open.
9:15Take a moment to notice how your body feels.
9:21I hope you feel a little better.
9:25We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.
9:31Remember, be easy with yourself.