daily hope
Know What You Want
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Related Scripture: Matthew 6:33b (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.
0:01Take the time to think about what you want and need.
0:07If you haven't taken the time to think about what you want and need, you'll end up chasing things that will only leave you wanting more.
0:20When you spend time with God, you can return to your true center.
0:27You can begin making decisions that are in alignment with the person God made you to be.
0:35Take the time to think about what you want and need.
0:42Rest with God and allow him to direct your heart.
0:51Okay.
0:54Let's begin by taking a few seconds to consciously relax the body.
1:05And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:15Now, take a moment to consider this verse.
1:21Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions.
1:31Don't worry about missing out.
1:35You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.
1:48And again, steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions.
2:00Don't worry about missing out.
2:03You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.
2:20Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
2:30Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
2:48Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
3:04With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
3:15With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
3:32Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
3:50Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
4:00Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
4:15Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
4:32Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
4:43Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
5:00Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
5:09God is working in your life.
5:23With an easy awareness, bring your attention to the space in the room.
5:43Just noticing the space with an easy curiosity.
5:55Notice your place in the room.
6:12Feel the air on your skin.
6:24Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:31Maybe it's quiet in the room.
6:34Maybe it's not.
6:36Both are okay.
6:47You're just listening and welcoming the sounds as part of the exercise, not wishing to change the sounds, just accepting the sounds as they are.
7:28When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness to the breath.
7:45Allow your breath to be a reminder to stay in this present moment.
8:03If your mind begins to wander, you can always come back to the feeling of the breath.
8:25Relax and let your body honor the natural calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
8:50Take this verse with you.
8:54Steep your life in God reality, God initiative, God provisions.
9:04Don't worry about missing out.
9:08You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.
9:24Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body, and when it feels natural, begin to open your eyes.
9:38Sit back in your chair.
9:41Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
9:44Do whatever feels good.
9:47Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:53I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:56We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.