daily hope
Prayer All Day Long
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Related Scripture: Proverbs 3:6 (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.
0:00It's common practice to set aside time to pray.
0:05You say your prayers in the morning or night, then you're done.
0:12Today, as you relax into this meditation, and as you enter into your day, try thinking about prayer as a thing that can happen all day long, living prayer.
0:34Think about prayer as a living dialogue with God in every moment.
0:45Let's go ahead and get started by gently bringing your attention to the breath.
0:54Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
1:02And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
1:14Take a moment to consider this verse.
1:21Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
1:34And again.
1:38Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
1:55And now, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
2:05Allow its rhythm to relax the body.
2:16As you begin to relax, bring your attention to the weight of the body.
2:34Allow the arms and the legs to become heavy.
2:42Allow the face to soften, all the way down through the neck.
2:53Soften the skin.
3:01Allow the corners of the eyes to relax.
3:10Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
3:20Release the elbows.
3:30Let the wrists and the hands relax.
3:41Soften the chest and the stomach.
3:52Release the hips and the thighs.
4:04Relax the calves, all the way down to the ankles.
4:18Allow the entire body to let go and totally relax.
4:36There's nowhere to go.
4:39You are exactly where you're supposed to be.
5:00Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
5:12Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
5:32Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:48With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
5:58With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
6:16Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
6:34Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
6:44Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
7:02Not engaging with the emotions.
7:07Just noticing them as an observer.
7:26Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
7:41Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
8:00Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
8:09God is working in your life.
8:26Take this verse with you.
8:30Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
8:48Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the body.
8:54Notice the weight of the body on the chair.
8:58And when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open, and take a nice deep breath.
9:08Notice how your breath changes the way you feel.
9:13I hope you feel a little more in touch with God.
9:19We'll see you again next time, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.