daily hope
Mindfulness Everywhere
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Related Scripture: Romans 5:5 (recording quotes MSG). 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.
0:00Making meditation and prayer a regular part of your daily routine is important, but mindfulness can be brought into all areas of your life.
0:17Try an attitude of curiosity and gratitude for whatever you're doing in this moment.
0:31Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:43And when you feel ready, let your eyes slowly close.
0:54Now, take a moment to consider this verse: "We can't round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives." Again, "We can't round up enough containers
1:24to hold everything God generously pours into our lives." Now, bring your attention to the position of the body.
1:48Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
2:02Allow the chest to open and take a few nice deep breaths.
2:14Let the breath fill the body up with life.
2:28With each breath, you're bringing your awareness into this moment.
2:42Relax and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants.
2:57Let your thoughts go, and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
3:17If your thoughts wander off, that's okay.
3:24It's natural for the thoughts to drift.
3:38As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are, and come back to that feeling of your body.
3:57Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God's love.
4:10There isn't anything to discover.
4:14It's always been there.
4:23This is a safe place.
4:27God loves you.
4:42Gradually, and with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.
4:58Feel the body rise with each inhale, and then allow your awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale.
5:30Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.
5:48Begin to notice the space around the body.
6:03Feel the contact of the body on the chair, and your feet on the floor.
6:19When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.
6:34Piece by piece, release any areas of tension.
6:47Let go of your stress, let go of your anxiety.
6:56You are exactly where you're meant to be.
7:09Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax you.
7:30Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.
7:50You are accepted here.
7:54You are loved.
8:10Take this verse with you: "We can't round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives." Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the
8:39body.
8:40Notice the weight of the body on the chair, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open and take a nice deep breath.
8:54Notice how your breath changes the way you feel.
8:59I hope you feel a little more in touch with God.
9:05We'll see you again next time, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.