daily hope
Becoming Like Who You Love
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Related Scripture: Galatians 5:22 (recording quotes NIV). 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.
0:00As you go through life, you will grow and change.
0:06You will become more like the people and things you spend your time with.
0:13If you focus on the approval of others, your thoughts will be consumed by what others think.
0:22But by spending time with God, you can become more like Him.
0:28His love and acceptance for you will become your love and acceptance for others.
0:37Rest with that today as you relax into this meditation.
0:48Okay.
0:50Let's go ahead and get started by taking a moment to notice your breath, just the rise and the fall of the chest.
1:08And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
1:19Now, take a moment to consider this verse: "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness." And again, "The fruit of the Spirit is love,
1:53joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness." When it feels comfortable, go ahead and take a few deep breaths in, nice and easy.
2:35Let the breath settle and become natural, and bring your attention to the space in the room, not thinking too hard about it, just becoming aware of your body and
2:56your surroundings.
3:07Notice the air on the skin.
3:16Feel the chair beneath you.
3:25Pay attention to the position of your body.
3:30Make sure that you're comfortable.
3:43Notice the state of your mind.
3:49Does the mind feel calm?
3:52Does it feel restless?
3:56Both are okay.
4:04Just a simple, easy noticing.
4:17Just noticing the space, almost like you're an observer.
4:32Notice the gentle sound of your breath coming in and going out, deepening the inhales and extending the exhales, letting the body rest.
5:06Just relax.
5:23Keeping your eyes closed, bring your awareness to the space around the room.
5:43Just noticing the sounds in the room and the sensations on the body.
5:58Welcome these sensations as part of the practice.
6:21When it feels comfortable, take some nice deep breaths.
6:37Real easy, deep breaths.
6:55Now, begin to slow down the inhale.
7:04Long, slow, deep inhalation, and then let the breath out and relax.
7:17Again, take another long, slow, deep breath in, filling up the body, and then let the exhale come naturally.
7:37With each breath, let your mind relax.
7:55Allow your feelings to release and become a prayer to God.
8:16Now, for a few moments, let go of the focused attention and let your awareness rest.
8:29You are loved.
8:45Take this verse with you: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.
9:15When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room, just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
9:29And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:36Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:40I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:43We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.