daily hope
Meditation as Investment
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Related Scripture: Psalm 103:5b (recording quotes ERV). 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.
0:01Setting aside time to meditate and pray is an act of love.
0:08It's saying to God, "I value this relationship, and I want to invest in it." When you're meditating, you're connecting with God, and that relationship will grow and bear fruit.
0:33Let's go ahead and get started by gently bringing your attention to the breath.
0:42Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
0:50And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
1:02Take a moment to consider this verse: He makes us young again, like an eagle that grows new feathers.
1:21And again, He makes us young again, like an eagle that grows new feathers.
1:41Now, consciously begin to relax your muscles.
1:54Feel the weight of gravity on your body as the chair holds you up.
2:13Begin to notice how the body feels.
2:29Just scanning the body from the head down to the toes.
2:42Consciously relaxing any areas of tightness or tension.
2:56Take a few big, deep breaths in.
3:06Notice how the breath changes the body.
3:17Just relaxing and releasing, allowing your body to totally let go.
3:35If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
3:41Thoughts are a normal part of meditation.
3:46You aren't holding onto the thoughts or the feelings, you're just allowing them to bubble up and out.
4:01You're releasing those thoughts to God.
4:16Now, for a moment or two, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
4:42Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
4:57Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
5:18Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:34With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
5:44With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
6:11Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
6:26Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
6:45Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
7:09Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
7:22Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
7:46Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
7:55God is working in your life.
8:11Take this verse with you, "He makes us young again, like an eagle that grows new feathers." When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room.
8:42Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
8:49And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
8:55Take a moment to notice how you feel.
8:59I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:02We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.