daily hope
God as Safe Place
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Related Scripture: Psalm 3:3a (recording quotes NIV). 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.
0:00As you rest into this meditation, remember that God is your safe place.
0:13This is a place and a time that's all about you and your relationship to God.
0:25Be real.
0:28Unburden yourself.
0:32This is a place to heal, a place where you can rest.
0:45Remember that God is your safe place.
0:54Okay, let's go ahead and get started by taking a moment to notice your breath.
1:06Just the rise and the fall of the chest.
1:14And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
1:25Now take a moment to consider this verse: "You are my shield around me." And again, "You are my shield around me." Bring your attention to the feeling of the
2:03breath.
2:09Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
2:27Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
2:44With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
2:54With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
3:12Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
3:29Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
3:40Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:54Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
4:11Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
4:23Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
4:39Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
4:48God is working in your life.
5:05With a gradual ease, take a nice, big breath.
5:15Be intentional with the breath.
5:25Big, deep inhales and nice, long exhales.
5:45With each breath, allow the muscles to soften and let go.
6:09Feel that sense of gravity and weight in the body.
6:18You're just uncovering the natural calm that's always accessible through God.
6:37Now, with ease, bring your awareness to the sounds in the room.
6:55Just listening to the sounds with an easy curiosity.
7:04Not placing judgment on the sounds, just noticing the sounds, and accepting them as part of this practice.
7:28If the thoughts take you away, it's okay.
7:33When you notice the thoughts, gently bring your awareness back to the sounds.
7:51Just noticing and listening.
8:08Now, for a moment or two, let your awareness go where it wants to go.
8:29Take this verse with you: "You are my shield around me." When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room.
8:56Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation, and when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:09Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:13I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:16We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.