daily hope
The World Beyond
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Related Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17a (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 tend to forget that there's a spiritual world that's operating within and around us every day.
0:12It's easy to feel like God is distant or somewhere else, but His world intersects with our own.
0:22By investing in solitude and prayer daily, you're learning to interact with that world and see God in your daily life.
0:36Rest into a place beyond the material world and become connected to love.
0:50Okay, let's begin by taking a few seconds to consciously relax the body.
1:03And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:13Now, take a moment to consider this verse, "For the Lord your God is living among you." And again, "For the Lord your God is living among you." In your
1:52own time, take a few nice deep breaths.
2:01In through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:11Allow the body to let go a little bit more with each exhale.
2:26Feel the face and the neck softening as your body begins to relax.
2:41Notice how your breath softens and relaxes the body.
2:55Come to that sense of weight in the body, allowing the chair to hold the body up.
3:13Relax the arms all the way down to the hands.
3:21Allow the legs to become heavy, relaxing all the way down to the toes.
3:38Feel the muscles softening.
3:49Allow the natural rhythm of the breath to relax the body.
4:01Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
4:14Just noticing how good it feels just to breathe.
4:33And now, for a moment or two, let your awareness be free.
4:41Let it rest.
4:55Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
5:11Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
5:37Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:54With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
6:04With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
6:25Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
6:42Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
6:53Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
7:06Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
7:24Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
7:36Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
7:56Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
8:05God is working in your life.
8:21Take this verse with you.
8:25"For the Lord your God is living among you." When you feel ready, slowly bring your awareness back to the breath and allow your eyes to open.
8:53Take a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
9:03Notice how you feel.
9:08I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:12We'll see you again tomorrow with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.