daily hope
Easy With Yourself
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Related Scripture: Colossians 3:15a (recording quotes NLT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00Remember, if meditation feels a little unusual or uncomfortable at first, give it time.
0:09Over time, you'll naturally come to enjoy these moments of quiet and solitude.
0:18Let that sit with you today as you work your way through this meditation.
0:25Okay.
0:26Let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:33And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:44Take a moment to consider this verse.
0:49Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.
1:02And again, let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.
1:24Now, bring your attention to the way the body feels.
1:34Just noticing any areas of tightness in the body.
1:49If it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths.
2:02Allow your breath to loosen any areas of tightness in the body.
2:19With each breath, allow a sense of calm to wash over your body.
2:32Allow your body to totally release and let go.
2:48Now, bring your attention to the top of the head.
2:57Begin to soften the forehead, down the front of the face.
3:09Relax the corners of the eyes.
3:18Allow the neck to relax, and the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:29Relax the temples.
3:34The legs are becoming heavy.
3:44Feel the weight of the body.
3:52Let your whole body soften and release.
4:08Allow your mind to rest with the presence of God.
4:26Now, bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
4:40Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
4:51Slowly bring your attention to those areas of tightness and relax them piece by piece.
5:15As your body begins to relax, allow your mind to let go.
5:46Give yourself permission to start fresh.
5:56What is done, is done.
6:00All you have is this moment.
6:20This is a safe place.
6:24Release your thoughts to God.
6:40When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths.
6:54Inhale, feel the chest rise.
7:00And exhale, feel the chest fall.
7:13There's no way to do this wrong.
7:26If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
7:32When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness back to the feeling of the breath.
7:54Take this verse with you, "Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts." When you feel ready, slowly bring your awareness back to the breath and allow
8:25your eyes to open.
8:28Take a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
8:38Notice how you feel.
8:43I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
8:47We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.