daily hope
Name on His Heart
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 49:16 (recording quotes ERV). 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.
0:00Knowing someone's name is the first step towards creating a friendship.
0:07The Bible says that God doesn't just know your name, but He has it written on His heart.
0:15That's an act of true love.
0:21His thoughts revolve around you.
0:27As you spend time in prayer today, rest your attention on God's love.
0:40Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:52And when you feel ready, let your eyes slowly close.
1:03Now, take a moment to consider this verse: "I drew a picture of you on my hand.
1:13You are always before my eyes." Again, "I drew a picture of you on my hand.
1:31You are always before my eyes." Now, bring your attention to the way the breath feels, and take a few deep breaths.
2:05Gently expand the chest on the inhale, and then let the body soften on the exhale.
2:25With each breath, there's new life entering the body.
2:41As you breathe, begin to soften the body, starting at the top of the head.
2:56Allow the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:07Feel gravity push the body down into the chair.
3:19Now, gently bring your awareness to the space around the body.
3:34Feel the air on the skin.
3:42Notice the temperature of the air.
3:56And now, gently move your awareness to the heartbeat.
4:10Allow the rhythm of the heartbeat to relax the body.
4:23Let your awareness rest deeper in the presence of God.
4:33Simply let go.
4:46Bring your attention to any tightness in the body.
4:58Just noticing how the body feels.
5:15Start by relaxing the hands, letting go of any tension in the hands.
5:35Allow the arms to totally relax, letting go at the elbows and the wrists.
5:55Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
6:07Let the legs become heavy.
6:20Allow the muscles to completely let go.
6:34Let your body totally relax and release.
6:51And now, if it feels comfortable, take a big deep breath, letting the air fill up the body.
7:14Feel the chest rise on the inhale and fall on the exhale.
7:35Notice how the breath changes the way the body feels.
7:51And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus, and just allow yourself to be.
8:16Take this verse with you: "I drew a picture of you on my hand.
8:24You are always before my eyes." Softly, begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that feeling of weight in the body.
8:51And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big deep breath in.
9:00Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:06I hope you feel a little more present.
9:10We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:15Take care.