daily hope
Prized Creation
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Related Scripture: Psalm 139:17a-18b (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.
0:00You are not some insignificant speck in the universe.
0:07You are God's prized creation.
0:12You were specifically designed by God to be exactly who you are.
0:22Today, as you meditate, know that you are special and you are loved.
0:35Okay, let's begin by getting comfortable.
0:43Take a few nice big, deep breaths.
0:50And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:00Take a moment to consider this verse: "How precious are your thoughts about me, oh God, and when I wake up, you are still with me." And again, "How precious
1:29are your thoughts about me, oh God, and when I wake up, you are still with me." Now, bring your attention to your breath.
1:55Just a soft, easy awareness.
2:07Notice what it feels like as air passes in through the nose, and then back out through the mouth.
2:25Let the breath bring life to your body.
2:42Begin to listen to the sound of your breath.
2:50Listening to the inhale and the exhale.
3:08On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
3:28Allow your breath to bring renewal to your body.
3:36You're making space to notice God's presence in your life.
3:53When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
4:08Allow that rhythm and stillness to enter every part of your body.
4:26Feel the presence of God in this space.
4:32Let go of control, and rest into the arms of God.
4:55When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths in.
5:12Really making a point to expand the body and expand the chest.
5:30Notice how the breath makes you feel.
5:44Now, let the breath begin to settle.
5:54As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
6:16Notice any sensations in the body.
6:22See if you're holding on to any tension.
6:30Maybe the body is tight, or maybe it's not.
6:36Either is okay.
6:46You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness, and letting them release.
7:02And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
7:22Your body knows how to relax.
7:34You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
7:38You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
8:00Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
8:18Take this verse with you.
8:22"How precious are your thoughts about me, oh God, and when I wake up, you are still with me." Slowly bring your awareness back to the body, and when you
8:51feel ready, allow your eyes to open.
8:58Take a moment to notice how your body feels.
9:04I hope you feel a little better.
9:08We'll see you again tomorrow with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.
9:15Remember, be easy with yourself.