daily hope
Detours as the Path
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Related Scripture: Psalm 34:18 (recording quotes CEV). 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.
0:00Interruptions and detours in life are part of God's plan.
0:07This may be surprising to hear, but what you decide is a detour may have always been your path to take.
0:17As you meditate today, remember that you're walking with God, and He knows exactly where you're going.
0:31Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:41As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
0:54Now, take a moment to consider this verse: "The Lord is there to rescue all who are discouraged and have given up hope." And again, "The Lord is there to
1:19rescue all who are discouraged and have given up hope." Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
1:47Not really examining it, just noticing the space with an easy curiosity.
2:08Notice any sensations on the skin.
2:15Feel the clothes on the skin.
2:25Feel the temperature of the room.
2:34Listen to the sounds in the room.
2:43Just a nice, easy focus on the sounds in the room.
3:04Listen to the gentle sound of your breathing.
3:12Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
3:29Maybe the breath is shallow, or maybe it's deep.
3:35Both are okay.
3:39Just follow the breath as it moves through your body.
3:55Let the rhythm of your breath relax your mind.
4:14This is a safe place.
4:18God is watching over you.
4:35Now, bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
4:52Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy curiosity.
5:21Now, take a few deep breaths, and allow the body to relax a little more with each exhale.
5:49With each passing thought, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
6:08Now, begin to deepen the breath.
6:27Inhale slowly and lengthen the breath, and then exhale, letting go of the breath.
6:47And then right back into the next inhale.
6:55Slow it down and make it deep.
7:08And then exhale.
7:10Let the body relax.
7:25Now, allow your breath to settle and let your mind settle with it.
7:44Give yourself space just to be who you are, a child of God.
8:05Take this verse with you, "The Lord is there to rescue all who are discouraged and have given up hope." When it feels easy, bring your attention back to the
8:34feeling of the breath.
8:37Take a few more deep breaths and slowly allow your eyes to open.
8:46Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
8:51I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
8:55We'll see you again tomorrow.
8:58Take care of yourself.