daily hope
Contentment Today
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Related Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 (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.
0:00Thoughts of tomorrow can crowd out the experiences of today.
0:08Contentment in today is the path to happiness.
0:16Today, as you rest into this meditation, find contentment right where you are.
0:29Okay, let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.
0:39And when you're ready, take a few nice, deep breaths, and allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:55As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse.
1:06Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
1:21And again, cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
1:42When it feels natural, let's take a nice big breath.
1:54With each breath, allow the body to become softer and more relaxed, almost like a wave of relaxation washing over the body.
2:18The breath fills up the body, and then it gives way to that natural relaxation that's right under the surface.
2:40Now, let's turn our awareness to how the body feels.
2:52Just examining the body with an easy curiosity.
3:03Allow your shoulders to relax and fall away from the ears.
3:13Relax your arms, and allow your hands to open and let go.
3:24Allow your temples and face to relax.
3:34Let the throat and the neck soften.
3:42Allow your breath to deepen as your awareness rests deeper.
3:52Just relaxing and releasing.
4:03You are here and everything is okay.
4:09God is with you.
4:23And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus and allow yourself to simply be.
4:46Gently bring your awareness to any sensations you're feeling.
4:59Just noticing the sensations on the body.
5:15Maybe it's the air on the skin, or the weight of the body in the chair.
5:28Just noticing and welcoming these sensations as part of the meditation.
5:44Notice the rise and the fall of the chest as you breathe.
6:04Follow the breath and notice how it changes your body.
6:13The inhales, expanding the body and filling it up with life.
6:21And the exhales, relaxing the body, letting go.
6:40Follow the breath as it comes in through the nose and then goes back out through the mouth.
7:02You don't have to do anything.
7:06It's natural and effortless.
7:11Your body knows how to relax.
7:17You are simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
7:30This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
7:53Allow your mind to take refuge in God.
8:12Take this verse with you.
8:16Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
8:35Gently bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice deep breath.
8:51Sit back and relax for a moment.
8:55How do you feel?
8:59I hope you feel a little better.
9:02We'll see you next time with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.