daily hope
Connected to Purpose
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Related Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5 (recording quotes Paraphrase). 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.
0:01As we learn to connect deeper with God, we're also learning to connect deeper with His creation.
0:13We become more connected to purpose and to meaning.
0:24We naturally begin to see the value in others and in nature.
0:36As you meditate today, let the love of God bring new life and new connection to your soul.
0:51Let's begin by allowing the body to become heavy.
1:00And as you begin to relax, allow your eyes to close.
1:10Now, take a moment to consider this verse: You were dead, but now you have new life.
1:27And again, you were dead, but now you have new life.
1:46Now, bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
1:58Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
2:10Slowly bring your attention to those areas of tightness, and relax them piece by piece.
2:30Feel the weight of your body in the chair.
2:42As your body begins to relax, allow your mind to let go.
2:54Give yourself permission to start fresh.
3:06What is done is done.
3:09All you have is this moment.
3:22This is a safe place.
3:26Release your thoughts to God.
3:42When it feels comfortable, take a few nice deep breaths.
3:54Inhale, feel the chest rise, and exhale, feel the chest fall.
4:11There's no way to do this wrong.
4:20If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
4:25When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness back to the feeling of the breath.
4:50With a gentle ease, let's go ahead and take a nice deep breath.
5:06Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:20Allow your inhales to fill the body up.
5:32And then, totally relax the body on the exhale.
5:48Notice how your breath changes the way your body feels.
6:04And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
6:12One on the inhale, and two on the exhale.
6:20Three on the next inhale, and four on the next exhale, counting up to 10, and then starting over again.
6:38If you lose track of the breath, it's okay.
6:42Just start over again counting from one.
7:14There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
7:22We are just here, counting the breath.
7:36On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
7:56And now for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
8:16Take this verse with you.
8:20You were dead, but now you have new life.
8:36When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room.
8:44Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
8:50And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
8:57Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:01I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:04We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.