daily hope
Gratitude Acknowledges Blessings
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Related Scripture: Philippians 4:6 (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.
0:01If you're looking for the one thing that will transform your life for the better, the closest thing you'll find is gratitude.
0:12Being thankful for the positive things in your life is guaranteed to change your outlook.
0:21It's important to remember that gratitude isn't positive thinking.
0:26It's acknowledging blessings that already exist.
0:32Learn to orient your life to focus on what you have, rather than what you don't.
0:40By doing this, you will move closer to peace.
0:49When you feel ready, go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
1:04And when you're ready, let your eyes slowly close.
1:13Take a moment to consider this verse: Don't worry about anything.
1:23Instead, pray about everything.
1:26Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done.
1:40And again, don't worry about anything.
1:45Instead, pray about everything.
1:49Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done.
2:07Now bring your attention to the position of the body.
2:15Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
2:29Allow the chest to open and take a few nice, deep breaths.
2:41Let the breath fill the body up with life.
2:55With each breath, you're bringing your awareness into this moment.
3:09Relax and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants.
3:25Let your thoughts go and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
3:45If your thoughts wander off, that's okay.
3:51It's natural for the thoughts to drift.
4:05As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are and come back to that feeling of your body.
4:24Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God's love.
4:37There isn't anything to discover.
4:41It's always been there.
4:50This is a safe place.
4:54God loves you.
5:09Gradually, and with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.
5:25Feel the body rise with each inhale, and then allow your awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale.
5:57Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.
6:15Begin to notice the space around the body.
6:30Feel the contact of the body on the chair, and your feet on the floor.
6:46When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.
7:00Piece by piece, release any areas of tension.
7:14Let go of your stress.
7:17Let go of your anxiety.
7:23You are exactly where you're meant to be.
7:36Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax you.
7:57Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.
8:17You are accepted here.
8:21You are loved.
8:37Take this verse with you: Don't worry about anything.
8:44Instead, pray about everything.
8:48Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
9:05Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the body.
9:12Notice the weight of the body on the chair, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open, and take a nice deep breath.
9:26Notice how your breath changes the way you feel.
9:31I hope you feel a little more in touch with God.
9:37We'll see you again next time, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.