daily hope
Peace Without Answers
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 41:10a (recording quotes ERV). 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.
0:00Accepting life as it is means coming to terms with not having all of the answers.
0:10It means that you're placing your trust in the love of God.
0:16As you meditate today, allow yourself to truly rest.
0:24You may not find all of the answers that you seek, but know that you're taken care of and you are loved.
0:39Let's begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:48And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
0:59Take a moment to consider this verse, "Don't worry, I am with you.
1:09Don't be afraid, I am your God." And again, "Don't worry, I am with you.
1:28Don't be afraid, I am your God." In your own time, take a few nice deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:03Allow the body to let go a little bit more with each exhale.
2:17Feel the face and the neck softening as your body begins to relax.
2:33Notice how your breath softens and relaxes the body.
2:47Come to that sense of weight in the body, allowing the chair to hold the body up.
3:05Relax the arms all the way down to the hands.
3:13Allow the legs to become heavy, relaxing all the way down to the toes.
3:30Feel the muscles softening.
3:41Allow the natural rhythm of the breath to relax the body.
3:53Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
4:06Just noticing how good it feels just to breathe.
4:25And now, for a moment or two, let your awareness be free.
4:33Let it rest.
4:49As you relax, allow God's presence of peace to wash over you.
5:11Let your breath fill your body and relax your muscles.
5:29As your breath relaxes your body, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
5:50Just noticing the quiet rhythm of your heartbeat.
6:03Allow that rhythm and stillness to calm your mind, to relax your body.
6:25Let go of any feelings of stress or worry.
6:43God is taking care of you.
7:00Allow those feelings to go.
7:08You are safe here.
7:23And if thoughts take you away, that's okay, be easy with the thoughts.
7:34Just remember, you can always come back to the breath and the heartbeat.
7:53Let yourself relax and allow God to speak to your heart.
8:13Take this verse with you, "Don't worry, I am with you.
8:23Don't be afraid, I am your God." Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, maybe even move your fingers and toes a little bit.
8:51When it feels natural, allow your eyes to slowly open.
8:59Take another big deep breath in and let it out with a sigh.
9:05Notice how you feel.
9:08I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:11We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.