daily hope
A Place for God to Dwell
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Related Scripture: Psalm 91:9-10 (recording quotes NIV). 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 you begin to relax into this meditation, consider that you're creating a place where God can dwell in you.
0:18You're creating space in your life and in your mind.
0:27You're giving God the freedom and room to work more naturally in your life.
0:37Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:49As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
1:02Now, take a moment to consider this verse: "If you make the Most High your dwelling, then no harm will befall you." Again.
1:25"If you make the Most High your dwelling, then no harm will befall you." When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths in, really making a point to
1:59expand the body and expand the chest.
2:11Notice how the breath makes you feel.
2:25Now, let the breath begin to settle.
2:35As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
2:49Notice any sensations in the body.
2:55See if you're holding onto any tension.
3:03Maybe the body is tight, or maybe it's not.
3:09Either is okay.
3:19You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness and letting them release.
3:35And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
3:55Your body knows how to relax.
4:07You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
4:11You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
4:26Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
4:45Now, bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
5:00Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy curiosity.
5:26Now, take a few deep breaths and allow the body to relax a little more with each exhale.
5:52With each passing thought, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
6:15Now, begin to deepen the breath.
6:35Inhale slowly and lengthen the breath, and then exhale, letting go of the breath.
6:53And then right back into the next inhale.
7:01Slow it down and make it deep.
7:11And then exhale.
7:14Let the body relax.
7:29Now, allow your breath to settle and let your mind settle with it.
7:52Give yourself space just to be who you are, a child of God.
8:13Take this verse with you, "If you make the Most High your dwelling, then no harm will befall you." When it feels easy, bring your attention back to the feeling
8:42of the breath.
8:44Take a few more deep breaths and slowly allow your eyes to open.
8:53Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
8:58I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:02We'll see you again tomorrow.
9:05Take care of yourself.