daily hope
The Unchanging One
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 40:28 (recording quotes MSG). 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.
0:00Things are always changing, your job, your relationships, your body.
0:10But the one thing you can count on being consistent is God.
0:16He's the same today as He's always been, and will always be.
0:23His presence and love are consistent and unchanging.
0:29As you rest into this meditation today, know that God is with you and He will always be by your side through all of the changes that life brings.
0:45Okay.
0:46Let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.
0:53And when you're ready, take a few nice, deep breaths and allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:09Now, take a moment to consider this verse.
1:16God doesn't come and go.
1:19God lasts.
1:29And again, God doesn't come and go.
1:35God lasts.
1:52When it feels natural, let's take a nice big breath.
2:04With each breath, allow the body to become softer and more relaxed.
2:16Almost like a wave of relaxation washing over the body.
2:29The breath fills up the body and then it gives way to that natural relaxation that's right under the surface.
2:51Now, let's turn our awareness to how the body feels.
3:02Just examining the body with an easy curiosity.
3:14Allow your shoulders to relax and fall away from the ears.
3:23Relax your arms and allow your hands to open and let go.
3:34Allow your temples and face to relax.
3:44Let the throat and the neck soften.
3:52Allow your breath to deepen as your awareness rests deeper.
4:02Just relaxing and releasing.
4:13You are here and everything is okay.
4:19God is with you.
4:33And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus and allow yourself to simply be.
4:57Gently bring your awareness to any sensations you're feeling.
5:09Just noticing the sensations on the body.
5:25Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the chair.
5:39Just noticing and welcoming these sensations as part of the meditation.
5:54Notice the rise and the fall of the chest as you breathe.
6:14Follow the breath and notice how it changes your body, the inhales expanding the body and filling it up with life, and the exhales relaxing the body, letting go.
6:50Follow the breath as it comes in through the nose and then goes back out through the mouth.
7:13You don't have to do anything.
7:17It's natural and effortless.
7:21Your body knows how to relax.
7:27You are simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
7:40This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
8:04Allow your mind to take refuge in God.
8:22Take this verse with you.
8:28God doesn't come and go.
8:31God lasts.
8:48Gently bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice deep breath.
9:04Sit back and relax for a moment.
9:08How do you feel?
9:12I hope you feel a little better.
9:15We'll see you next time with hope, mindfulness and prayer.