daily hope
Trust in Actions
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Related Scripture: Proverbs 3:5 (recording quotes ESV). 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.
0:00Frequently, our words say that we trust God, but our actions and fears tell a different story.
0:10As you listen to this meditation, trust God with more than just words.
0:17Trust Him with your actions.
0:20Act as if God is looking out for you, because He is.
0:28Okay.
0:30Let's begin by getting comfortable and taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:40As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:53Take a moment to consider this verse, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." And again, "Trust in the Lord with
1:19all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." Keeping your eyes closed, bring your awareness to the space around the room, just noticing the sounds in the
2:01room and the sensations on the body.
2:10Welcome these sensations as part of the practice.
2:26When it feels comfortable, take some nice, deep breaths.
2:42Real easy, deep breaths.
2:58Now, begin to slow down the inhale, long, slow, deep inhalation, and then let the breath out, and relax.
3:18Again, take another long, slow, deep breath in, filling up the body, and then let the exhale come naturally.
3:38With each breath, let your mind relax.
3:52Allow your feelings to release and become a prayer to God.
4:12Now, for a few moments, let go of the focused attention and let your awareness rest.
4:25You are loved.
4:45And now, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
4:57Allow its rhythm to relax the body.
5:10As you begin to relax, bring your attention to the weight of the body.
5:33Allow the arms and the legs to become heavy.
5:46Allow the face to soften all the way down through the neck.
5:59Soften the skin.
6:06Allow the corners of the eyes to relax.
6:16Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
6:26Release the elbows.
6:36Let the wrists and the hands relax.
6:45Soften the chest and the stomach.
6:57Release the hips and the thighs.
7:10Relax the calves, all the way down to the ankles.
7:25Allow the entire body to let go and totally relax.
7:49There is nowhere to go; you are exactly where you're supposed to be.
8:10Take this verse with you: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
8:34Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of your breath.
8:41Listen to the sound of your breathing.
8:46And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take another deep breath in.
8:56Give yourself a stretch and sit back and relax.
9:01Remember to take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:08I hope you feel better.
9:11Take care, and we'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.