daily hope
Letting Go of Control
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 40:31a (recording quotes NLT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00Letting go of control is not accepting defeat.
0:04It's allowing God to steer.
0:07It's knowing that good or bad, God will make everything work out to your eternal benefit.
0:16Today, in this moment, loosen your grip.
0:20God has a plan for you.
0:23Take that with you as you settle into this meditation.
0:30Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:40As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
0:53Now take a moment to consider this verse: "But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
1:05They will soar high on wings like eagles." And again, "But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
1:24They will soar high on wings like eagles." When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths in, really making a point to expand the body and expand the
2:03chest.
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.
4:45Gradually, and with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.
5:02Feel the body rise with each inhale, and then allow your awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale.
5:32Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.
5:50Begin to notice the space around the body.
6:02Feel the contact of the body on the chair, and your feet on the floor.
6:24When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.
6:38Piece by piece, release any areas of tension.
6:52Let go of your stress.
6:55Let go of your anxiety.
7:01You are exactly where you're meant to be.
7:14Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax you.
7:31Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.
7:54You are accepted here.
7:57You are loved.
8:13Take this verse with you: "But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
8:22They will soar high on wings like eagles." Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body.
8:45And when it feels natural, begin to open your eyes.
8:53Sit back in your chair.
8:55Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
8:59Do whatever feels good.
9:02Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:07I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:11We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.