daily hope
The Bible Is About You
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Related Scripture: Romans 8:28 (recording quotes GNT). 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.
0:00I think it's natural to assume the Bible is all about helping others and treating people right.
0:09But looking from another angle, the Bible is really about helping you.
0:16Forgiving others is great, but at its core, it releases you from carrying hate.
0:26Treating others with kindness is important, but your life will become richer as you love others.
0:36As you meditate today, rest in the knowledge that God is working for your eternal benefit.
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.
1:14Take a moment to consider this verse, "We know that in all things, God works for good with those who love Him, those whom He has called according to his
1:30purpose." And again, "We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose." Now, bring your
2:05attention to the way the breath feels and take a few deep breaths.
2:21Gently expand the chest on the inhale, and then let the body soften on the exhale.
2:41With each breath, there's new life entering the body.
2:57As you breathe, begin to soften the body, starting at the top of the head.
3:12Allow the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:23Feel gravity push the body down into the chair.
3:35Now, gently bring your awareness to the space around the body.
3:50Feel the air on the skin.
3:58Notice the temperature of the air.
4:12And now, gently move your awareness to the heartbeat.
4:26Allow the rhythm of the heartbeat to relax the body.
4:39Let your awareness rest deeper in the presence of God.
4:49Simply let go.
5:02Bring your attention to any tightness in the body.
5:14Just noticing how the body feels.
5:31Start by relaxing the hands, letting go of any tension in the hands.
5:51Allow the arms to totally relax, letting go at the elbows and the wrists.
6:11Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
6:23Let the legs become heavy.
6:36Allow the muscles to completely let go.
6:50Let your body totally relax and release.
7:07And now, if it feels comfortable, take a big deep breath, letting the air fill up the body.
7:30Feel the chest rise on the inhale, and fall on the exhale.
7:51Notice how the breath changes the way the body feels.
8:07And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus, and just allow yourself to be.
8:32Take this verse with you: "We know that in all things, God works for good with those who love Him, those whom He has called according to his purpose." Softly,
9:00begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that feeling of weight in the body.
9:09And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big deep breath in.
9:18Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:24I hope you feel a little more present.
9:28We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:34Take care.