daily hope
Back to Your True Self
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Related Scripture: Philippians 4:6 (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.
0:00Throughout the day, your brain is being bombarded with thoughts and emotions, and it's easy to get lost in them.
0:10But these endless thoughts can only pull you out of the present moment and cause you stress.
0:20When you meditate, you're taking the time to reconnect to the most true version of yourself.
0:32No one to impress.
0:34No decisions to be made.
0:37Just who you are in your heart.
0:46As you meditate today, allow yourself to leave those thoughts and come back to who you are.
1:01Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
1:11As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
1:24Now take a moment to consider this verse: Don't worry about anything.
1:34Instead, pray about everything.
1:38Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
1:50And again, don't worry about anything.
1:55Instead, pray about everything.
1:59Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
2:16When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths in, really making a point to expand the body and expand the chest.
2:44Notice how the breath makes you feel.
2:58Now let the breath begin to settle.
3:08As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
3:22Notice any sensations in the body.
3:27See if you're holding on to any tension.
3:36Maybe the body is tight or maybe it's not.
3:42Either is okay.
3:51You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness and letting them release.
4:08And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
4:28Your body knows how to relax.
4:39You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
4:44You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
4:59Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
5:18Gradually, and with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.
5:35Feel the body rise with each inhale, and then allow your awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale.
6:05Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.
6:22Begin to notice the space around the body.
6:34Feel the contact of the body on the chair, and your feet on the floor.
6:57When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.
7:11Piece by piece, release any areas of tension.
7:25Let go of your stress, let go of your anxiety.
7:34You are exactly where you're meant to be.
7:47Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax you.
8:04Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.
8:26You are accepted here.
8:30You are loved.
8:46Take this verse with you: Don't worry about anything.
8:53Instead, pray about everything.
8:57Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
9:14Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body, and when it feels natural, begin to open your eyes.
9:29Sit back in your chair.
9:31Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
9:35Do whatever feels good.
9:38Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:43I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:47We'll see you again tomorrow, for another day of hope.