daily hope
Clarity Through Tears
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Related Scripture: Psalm 34:18 (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.
0:00When hard days come, sometimes crying is enough to make you feel better.
0:11True rest with God can bring clarity and soothe emotions.
0:22Today, as you settle into this meditation, allow yourself to fully rest in the arms of God.
0:37Let's go ahead and get started by gently bringing your attention to the breath.
0:46Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
0:54And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
1:05Take a moment to consider this verse, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
1:16He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." And again, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
1:36He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." When it feels comfortable, go ahead and take a few deep breaths in.
2:05Nice and easy.
2:13Let the breath settle and become natural, and bring your attention to the space in the room.
2:27Not thinking too hard about it, just becoming aware of your body and your surroundings.
2:44Notice the air on the skin.
2:54Feel the chair beneath you.
3:03Pay attention to the position of your body.
3:08Make sure that you're comfortable.
3:21Notice the state of your mind.
3:27Does the mind feel calm?
3:30Does it feel restless?
3:34Both are okay.
3:42Just a simple, easy noticing.
3:55Just noticing the space, almost like you're an observer.
4:10Notice the gentle sound of your breath coming in and going out.
4:23Deepening the inhales and extending the exhales, letting the body rest.
4:44Just relax.
5:01Keeping your eyes closed, bring your awareness to the space around the room.
5:21Just noticing the sounds in the room and the sensations on the body.
5:36Welcome these sensations as part of the practice.
5:59When it feels comfortable, take some nice, deep breaths.
6:15Real easy, deep breaths.
6:33Now begin to slow down the inhale.
6:42Long, slow, deep inhalation.
6:48And then let the breath out and relax.
6:55Again, take another long, slow, deep breath in, filling up the body, and then let the exhale come naturally.
7:17With each breath, let your mind relax.
7:33Allow your feelings to release and become a prayer to God.
7:54Now, for a few moments, let go of the focused attention and let your awareness rest.
8:07You are loved.
8:23Take this verse with you: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
8:33He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
8:49When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room, just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
9:03And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:09Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:13I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:16We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.