daily hope
Truth in the Present
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13 (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.
0:00Living in the present moment allows you to live in the truth.
0:07Memories will change as your feelings change, but true beauty and unconditional love are truths that are only accessible in the here and now.
0:23Let's go ahead and get started by gently bringing your attention to the breath.
0:32Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
0:40And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:52Take a moment to consider this verse: There are three things that remain: faith, hope, and love.
1:08And the greatest of these is love.
1:19And again, there are three things that remain: faith, hope, and love.
1:31And the greatest of these is love.
1:50Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
1:59Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
2:17Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
2:34With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
2:44With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
3:02Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
3:19Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
3:30Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:44Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
4:01Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
4:13Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
4:29Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
4:38God is working in your life.
4:55With a gradual ease, take a nice big breath.
5:07Be intentional with the breath.
5:16Big, deep inhales and nice, long exhales.
5:35With each breath, allow the muscles to soften and let go.
5:59Feel that sense of gravity and weight in the body.
6:08You're just uncovering the natural calm that's always accessible through God.
6:27Now, with ease, bring your awareness to the sounds in the room.
6:45Just listening to the sounds with an easy curiosity.
6:54Not placing judgment on the sounds.
6:59Just noticing the sounds and accepting them as part of this practice.
7:18If the thoughts take you away, it's okay.
7:23When you notice the thoughts, gently bring your awareness back to the sounds.
7:41Just noticing and listening.
7:58Now, for a moment or two, let your awareness go where it wants to go.
8:19Take this verse with you: There are three things that remain: faith, hope, and love.
8:34And the greatest of these is love.
8:52When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room.
9:00Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
9:06And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:13Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:17I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:20We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.