daily hope
Faith in Uncertainty
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 26:3 (recording quotes NLT). 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.
0:00We're all trying to create a life where we're safe all of the time.
0:07But, no matter how secure your job or your family is, you'll never be able to create a reality that's free from disaster.
0:20Given this fact, you're only left with faith.
0:25Faith that God is at work in your life, and faith that you are loved.
0:33Rest, and find the peace that comes when you let go.
0:46Okay.
0:47Let's begin by getting comfortable.
0:52Taking a few nice, big, deep breaths.
1:00And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:10Now take a moment to consider this verse: "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you." "You will keep in
1:36perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you." Now, bring your attention to the way the breath feels, and take a few deep breaths.
2:14Gently expand the chest on the inhale, and then let the body soften on the exhale.
2:34With each breath, there's new life entering the body.
2:50As you breathe, begin to soften the body, starting at the top of the head.
3:05Allow the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:16Feel gravity push the body down into the chair.
3:28Now, gently bring your awareness to the space around the body.
3:43Feel the air on the skin.
3:51Notice the temperature of the air.
4:05And now, gently move your awareness to the heartbeat.
4:20Allow the rhythm of the heartbeat to relax the body.
4:32Let your awareness rest deeper in the presence of God.
4:43Simply let go.
4:59Now, consciously begin to relax your muscles.
5:15Begin to notice how the body feels.
5:30Just scanning the body from the head down to the toes.
5:51Consciously relaxing any areas of tightness or tension.
6:21Take a few big, deep breaths in.
6:38Notice how the breath changes the body.
6:55Just relaxing and releasing, allowing your body to totally let go.
7:18If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
7:24Thoughts are a normal part of meditation.
7:29You aren't holding onto the thoughts or the feelings.
7:35You're just allowing them to bubble up and out.
7:46You're releasing those thoughts to God.
8:02Now, for a moment or two, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
8:25Take this verse with you, "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you." Slowly bring your awareness back to the
8:55body, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open.
9:04Take a moment to notice how your body feels.
9:10I hope you feel a little better.
9:14We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.
9:21Remember, be easy with yourself.