daily hope
Focus on What You Have
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Related Scripture: Romans 5:5 (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.
0:00Keeping your focus on what you don't have, rather than what you do have, will always leave you wanting more.
0:11It's a recipe for unhappiness.
0:16If you can learn to orient your thoughts around your blessings, you will find peace in your life.
0:30Okay, let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:38And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:49Take a moment to consider this verse: "We can't round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives." Again: "We can't round up enough containers to
1:16hold everything God generously pours into our lives." When it feels natural, begin to consciously relax the body.
1:45Release the tension in your hands.
1:55Let the shoulders relax and fall away from the ears.
2:07Allow the neck to relax and let go.
2:21Take a big, deep breath in.
2:28Release your stress.
2:32Let go of your frustrations.
2:42If your mind is full of thoughts, it's okay.
2:55When it feels natural, just come back to the feeling of the breath.
3:08We aren't holding on to the thoughts.
3:12We're just noticing them, and letting them go.
3:27Bring your awareness to the way your body feels.
3:36Notice how your breath relaxes the body.
3:46Allow that natural rhythm of your breath to calm your body.
3:55Not trying to change anything, just accepting the body the way it is.
4:13Allow yourself to relax in the loving presence of God.
4:38Now bring your attention to the position of the body.
4:46Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
5:08Allow the chest to open and take a few nice, deep breaths.
5:23Let the breath fill the body up with life.
5:39With each breath, you're bringing your awareness into this moment.
5:59Relax and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants.
6:20Let your thoughts go, and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
6:36If your thoughts wander off, that's okay.
6:42It's natural for the thoughts to drift.
6:54As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are, and come back to that feeling of your body.
7:14Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God's love.
7:26There isn't anything to discover.
7:31It's always been there.
7:41This is a safe place.
7:44God loves you.
8:02Take this verse with you: We can't round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives.
8:27Softly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that feeling of weight in the body.
8:38And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big deep breath in.
8:47Take a moment to check in, and notice how you feel.
8:53I hope you feel a little more present.
8:57We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:02Take care.