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Letting Go Isn't Giving Up
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Related Scripture: Proverbs 3:5 (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.
0:00Letting go is not the same as giving up.
0:06Letting go is loosening your grip on life and its outcomes.
0:17By holding on, you're impeding the flow of life.
0:24You may be preventing opportunities and growth from coming into your life.
0:34Today, as you rest in prayer, allow yourself to let go and receive what God has planned for you.
0:50Okay, let's go ahead and get started by taking a moment to notice your breath, just the rise and the fall of the chest.
1:10And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
1:21Now, take a moment to consider this verse, "Trust the Lord completely and don't depend on your own knowledge." And again, "Trust the Lord completely and don't depend on your
1:48own knowledge." And now, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
2:10Allow its rhythm to relax the body.
2:22As you begin to relax, bring your attention to the weight of the body.
2:39Allow the arms and the legs to become heavy.
2:48Allow the face to soften all the way down through the neck.
2:59Soften the skin.
3:06Allow the corners of the eyes to relax.
3:16Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
3:26Release the elbows.
3:35Let the wrists and the hands relax.
3:46Soften the chest and the stomach.
3:57Release the hips and the thighs.
4:10Relax the calves all the way down to the ankles.
4:23Allow the entire body to let go and totally relax.
4:42There's nowhere to go.
4:45You are exactly where you're supposed to be.
5:05Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
5:17Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
5:37Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:54With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
6:04With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
6:22Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
6:39Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
6:50Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
7:08Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
7:31Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
7:46Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
8:06Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
8:14God is working in your life.
8:31Take this verse with you.
8:35Trust the Lord completely, and don't depend on your own knowledge.
8:54Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the body.
9:00Notice the weight of the body on the chair, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open and take a nice deep breath.
9:14Notice how your breath changes the way you feel.
9:19I hope you feel a little more in touch with God.
9:25We'll see you again next time, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.