Pursued by God

Meditation transcript

Transcript of the recording. Scripture translation labels describe the translation quoted in the audio.

0:00Jesus said that God is not only our creator, He's also our Father.

0:10Jesus tells us that God is constantly pursuing us.

0:16He wants to be reunited with His children.

0:23As you meditate today, remember that wherever you are, God is pursuing you.

0:36Okay, let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.

0:44And when you're ready, take a few nice deep breaths and allow your eyes to slowly close.

1:00Now, take a moment to consider this verse: "He does not leave the people alone who belong to Him.

1:13They are kept forever." And again, "He does not leave the people alone who belong to Him.

1:31They are kept forever." Now, consciously begin to relax your muscles.

1:58Feel the weight of gravity on your body as the chair holds you up.

2:17Begin to notice how the body feels.

2:32Just scanning the body from the head down to the toes.

2:46Consciously relaxing any areas of tightness or tension.

3:00Take a few big deep breaths in.

3:10Notice how the breath changes the body.

3:21Just relaxing and releasing, allowing your body to totally let go.

3:39If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.

3:45Thoughts are a normal part of meditation.

3:50You aren't holding on to the thoughts or the feelings, you're just allowing them to bubble up and out.

4:04You're releasing those thoughts to God.

4:20Now, for a moment or two, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.

4:49Now, bring your attention to the way the breath feels and take a few deep breaths.

5:08Gently expand the chest on the inhale, and then let the body soften on the exhale.

5:34With each breath, there's new life entering the body.

5:54As you breathe, begin to soften the body, starting at the top of the head.

6:11Allow the shoulders to fall away from the ears.

6:22Now, gently bring your awareness to the space around the body.

6:41Feel the air on the skin.

6:51Notice the temperature of the air.

7:11And now, gently move your awareness to the heartbeat.

7:29Allow the rhythm of the heartbeat to relax the body.

7:48Let your awareness rest deeper in the presence of God.

7:59Simply let go.

8:15Take this verse with you, "He does not leave the people alone who belong to Him.

8:24They are kept forever." Gently bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice deep breath.

8:54Sit back, and relax for a moment.

8:58How do you feel?

9:02I hope you feel a little better.

9:05We'll see you next time with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.

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