daily hope
Rest in God's Arms
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Related Scripture: Psalm 107:29 (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.
0:00Rest is holy.
0:03In fact, it's part of God's creation.
0:08On the seventh day, He rested.
0:14Today, as you meditate, rest in God's arms, and let His love restore your soul.
0:27Okay.
0:28Let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.
0:37And when you're ready, take a few nice deep breaths and allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:53As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse.
1:02"He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves." "And again, He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves." Now, gently bring your awareness to
1:38the breath.
1:42Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
1:52Big, deep breath in, and then taking twice as long on the exhale.
2:06Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly, and then exhale, controlling the breath.
2:24Allow yourself to be here in this moment.
2:33This is all that matters right now.
2:41Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
2:48Release it to God.
3:00Today is a new day, with new opportunities.
3:14Allow your breath to renew your spirit and connect you to your Creator, who loves you.
3:32Deep breath, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
3:48Remember, this is a place of love.
3:54Let this practice be whatever you need it to be.
4:00God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
4:13Let your awareness rest in the loving presence of God.
4:34With a gentle curiosity, begin to notice the breath.
4:52Make the breath deep, and full of life.
4:58Allow that fresh air to fill up the lungs, and then relax the body as you exhale.
5:23Let your body become heavy as your mind continues to relax.
5:32You are exactly where you need to be.
5:49And now, come to the heartbeat.
5:55Maybe even listen for its rhythm.
6:11Just relaxing and releasing.
6:30If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
6:37When it's easy, bring your awareness back to the heartbeat.
6:55Just listen to your heartbeat and the gentle sound of your breath.
7:18Let your breath act as an anchor to this moment and this practice.
7:39With each breath, allow yourself to rest further into the calm of God's love.
8:04Take this verse with you, "He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves." Gently bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, slowly
8:35open your eyes and take a nice deep breath.
8:41Sit back and relax for a moment.
8:45How do you feel?
8:49I hope you feel a little better.
8:52We'll see you next time with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.