daily hope
The Cumulative Effect
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Related Scripture: Galatians 6:9 (recording quotes NLT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00It's important to remember that the benefits of meditation and prayer may not be felt every day.
0:10The practice of connecting with God regularly will produce a cumulative effect that builds over time.
0:22By dedicating time to meditation and prayer, you're creating a space for God to speak directly into your life.
0:36Okay, let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:47And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:57Now take a moment to consider this verse: So let's not get tired of doing what is good.
1:09At just the right time, we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up.
1:23And again, so let's not get tired of doing what is good.
1:31At just the right time, we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up.
1:50When it feels natural, let's take a nice big breath.
2:02With each breath, allow the body to become softer and more relaxed, almost like a wave of relaxation washing over the body.
2:26The breath fills up the body, and then it gives way to that natural relaxation that's right under the surface.
2:48Now, let's turn our awareness to how the body feels, just examining the body with an easy curiosity.
3:11Allow your shoulders to relax and fall away from the ears.
3:21Relax your arms, and allow your hands to open and let go.
3:32Allow your temples and face to relax.
3:42Let the throat and the neck soften.
3:50Allow your breath to deepen as your awareness rests deeper, just relaxing and releasing.
4:11You are here and everything is okay.
4:17God is with you.
4:31And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus and allow yourself to simply be.
4:52Now, let's take some nice deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
5:16Just noticing and observing the breath, watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
5:42Listen to the gentle sound of your breathing.
6:00Begin to notice any feelings you may have brought with you today.
6:16Thoughts are a natural part of meditation.
6:23Just leave those feelings right where they are, and then gently come back to the feeling of the breath.
6:44Long, deep inhale, then a slow controlled exhale.
7:00Allow the breath to calm the mind and relax the body.
7:18And now, allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
7:42Feel that natural peace in God's presence.
7:58Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
8:20Take this verse with you.
8:24"So let's not get tired of doing what is good.
8:29At just the right time, we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up." Softly, begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that
8:56feeling of weight in the body.
9:00And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big deep breath in.
9:09Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:15I hope you feel a little more present.
9:19We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:24Take care.