daily hope
Even God Rested
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 26:3 (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.
0:01After creating the universe, God rested on the seventh day.
0:09He made a point to tell us that He rested.
0:16This means that He considered rest very important.
0:25Today, as you settle into this meditation, remind yourself that things in your life can wait because rest is holy.
0:43Let's begin by noticing the weight of the body, allowing the body to relax into the chair.
0:59And as the body begins to relax, allow your eyes to close.
1:10Take a moment to consider this verse, "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you." And again, "You will keep
1:39in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you." Gently bring your awareness to any sensations you're feeling, just noticing the sensations on the
2:12body.
2:19Maybe it's the air on the skin, or the weight of the body in the chair, just noticing and welcoming these sensations as part of the meditation.
2:48Notice the rise and the fall of the chest as you breathe.
3:04Follow the breath and notice how it changes your body.
3:12The inhales expanding the body and filling it up with life, and the exhales relaxing the body, letting go.
3:40Follow the breath as it comes in through the nose and then goes back out through the mouth.
3:54You don't have to do anything.
4:02It's natural and effortless.
4:06Your body knows how to relax.
4:13You are simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
4:25This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
4:40Allow your mind to take refuge in God.
5:02When it feels natural, let's take a nice big breath.
5:16With each breath, allow the body to become softer and more relaxed, almost like a wave of relaxation washing over the body.
5:46The breath fills up the body, and then it gives way to that natural relaxation that's right under the surface.
6:12Now, let's turn our awareness to how the body feels.
6:24Just examining the body with an easy curiosity.
6:39Allow your shoulders to relax and fall away from the ears.
6:49Relax your arms and allow your hands to open and let go.
7:00Allow your temples and face to relax.
7:10Let the throat and the neck soften.
7:18Allow your breath to deepen as your awareness rests deeper.
7:28Just relaxing and releasing.
7:41You are here, and everything is okay.
7:47God is with you.
8:03And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus and allow yourself to simply be.
8:28Take this verse with you: "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you." When it feels natural, bring your awareness
8:57back to the room.
8:59Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
9:06And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:12Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:16I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:19We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.