daily hope
Room for New Things
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Related Scripture: Psalm 51:12 (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.
0:00When prayer and meditation become a habit, you begin to let go of what's not needed for growth.
0:13You're growing and progressing by setting aside time to process and rest.
0:24When you meditate with God, you're feeding your soul and making room for new things.
0:37Okay, let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:48And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:58Now take a moment to consider this verse, "Your help made me so happy.
1:07Give me that joy again.
1:10Make my spirit strong and ready to obey you." And again, "Your help made me so happy.
1:29Give me that joy again.
1:32Make my spirit strong and ready to obey you." Now, bring your attention to the way the body feels.
1:58Just noticing any areas of tightness in the body.
2:13If it feels comfortable, take a few nice deep breaths.
2:26Allow your breath to loosen any areas of tightness in the body.
2:43With each breath, allow a sense of calm to wash over your body.
2:56Allow your body to totally release and let go.
3:13Now, bring your attention to the top of the head.
3:22Begin to soften the forehead down the front of the face.
3:34Relax the corners of the eyes.
3:42Allow the neck to relax and the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:53Relax the temples.
3:58The legs are becoming heavy.
4:08Feel the weight of the body.
4:17Let your whole body soften and release.
4:32Allow your mind to rest with the presence of God.
4:51Now, bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:04Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
5:15Slowly bring your attention to those areas of tightness and relax them piece by piece.
5:39As your body begins to relax, allow your mind to let go.
6:10Give yourself permission to start fresh.
6:20What is done is done.
6:24All you have is this moment.
6:44This is a safe place.
6:48Release your thoughts to God.
7:04When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths.
7:18Inhale.
7:20Feel the chest rise.
7:24And exhale.
7:27Feel the chest fall.
7:38There's no way to do this wrong.
7:50If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
7:56When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness back to the feeling of the breath.
8:18Take this verse with you.
8:21"Your help made me so happy.
8:27Give me that joy again.
8:31Make my spirit strong and ready to obey you." When you feel ready, slowly bring your awareness back to the breath and allow your eyes to open.
8:59Take a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
9:09Notice how you feel.
9:14I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:18We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.