daily hope
Comparison Steals Joy
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5b (recording quotes MSG). 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.
0:00Comparison is the thief of joy.
0:09Comparison has the power to change things that you were happy with into something that no longer meets your needs.
0:23It's natural to compare what we have to others, but you need to remember that what you have is real, and what you don't have will always fall short of
0:35what you imagined it would be.
0:44When you feel ready, go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:59And when you're ready, let your eyes slowly close.
1:08Take a moment to consider this verse: Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
1:26And again, love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
1:45Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
1:59Not engaging with your feelings, just noticing them.
2:13Almost like you're observing your emotions, and then letting them go.
2:25Just like loosening your grip, you're letting go of those feelings.
2:44Let God handle whatever is out of your control.
2:57This is a place of acceptance and safety.
3:05You can always find rest in God.
3:17Now, begin to notice how your body feels.
3:25When it feels comfortable, begin to consciously relax the body.
3:41Scanning down from your head to your toes, release any areas of tension in the body.
4:01Surrender all of your stress and all of your responsibilities, and just let your mind rest.
4:25You are safe.
4:28God is looking out for you.
4:45Now, bring your attention to your breath.
4:55Just a soft, easy awareness.
5:06Notice what it feels like as air passes in through the nose and then back out through the mouth.
5:27Let the breath bring life to your body.
5:45Begin to listen to the sound of your breath.
5:56Listening to the inhale and the exhale.
6:13On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
6:43Allow your breath to bring renewal to your body.
6:53You're making space to notice God's presence in your life.
7:09When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
7:25Allow that rhythm and stillness to enter every part of your body.
7:48Feel the presence of God in this space.
7:57Let go of control, and rest into the arms of God.
8:15Take this verse with you, "Love doesn't want what it doesn't have." Softly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that feeling of weight in the
8:45body.
8:47And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big, deep breath in.
8:56Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:02I hope you feel a little more present.
9:06We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:11Take care.