daily hope
Time Well Spent
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Related Scripture: John 14:27 (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.
0:00Time is one of the things in life that you can never replace.
0:06Time can only be spent, it can never be saved.
0:15Meditation with God is time well-spent because you're resting into the moment.
0:24You're resting into God's arms.
0:32It's a process that allows you to naturally sort out your thoughts and emotions.
0:43In today's meditation, allow yourself to rest and simply be with God.
0:58Okay, let's go ahead and get started by taking a moment to notice your breath.
1:09Just the rise and the fall of the chest.
1:18And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
1:29Now take a moment to consider this verse, "I am leaving you with a gift, peace of mind and heart, and the peace I give is a gift the world
1:45cannot give." Again, "I am leaving you with a gift, peace of mind and heart, and the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give." Now, consciously begin
2:24to relax your muscles.
2:33Feel the weight of gravity on your body as the chair holds you up.
2:52Begin to notice how the body feels.
3:07Just scanning the body from the head down to the toes.
3:21Consciously relaxing any areas of tightness or tension.
3:35Take a few big, deep breaths in.
3:45Notice how the breath changes the body.
3:56Just relaxing and releasing, allowing your body to totally let go.
4:14If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
4:20Thoughts are a normal part of meditation.
4:25You aren't holding onto the thoughts or the feelings, you're just allowing them to bubble up and out.
4:40You're releasing those thoughts to God.
4:55Now, for a moment or two, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
5:21Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
5:36Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
5:57Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
6:13With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
6:23With each exhale, release, and let your body relax.
6:50Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
7:05Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
7:25Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
7:48Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
8:01Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
8:25Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
8:34God is working in your life.
8:50Take this verse with you: "I am leaving you with a gift: peace of mind and heart.
9:01And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give." When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room.
9:26Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
9:33And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:39Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:43I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:46We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.