daily hope
Open Hands, Open Life
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Related Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 (recording quotes GNT). 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.
0:00Live with open hands and simply let go.
0:11It's natural to want to hold onto what you have, but letting go is necessary to receive what God has planned for you.
0:25Letting go is the result of trusting God's plan for your life.
0:37Today, as you meditate, notice the things that you're holding onto and let them go.
0:52Okay, let's begin by getting comfortable and taking a few deep breaths.
1:04As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:16Now take a moment to consider this verse, "I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring about the future you hope for." And again, "I alone
1:43know the plans I have for you, plans to bring about the future you hope for." Keeping your eyes closed, bring your awareness to the space around the room.
2:22Just noticing the sounds in the room and the sensations on the body.
2:34Welcome these sensations as part of the practice.
2:50When it feels comfortable, take some nice deep breaths.
3:06Real easy, deep breaths.
3:22Now begin to slow down the inhale.
3:28Long, slow, deep inhalation, and then let the breath out, and relax.
3:42Again, take another long, slow, deep breath in, filling up the body, and then let the exhale come naturally.
4:02With each breath, let your mind relax.
4:16Allow your feelings to release and become a prayer to God.
4:35Now, for a few moments, let go of the focused attention and let your awareness rest.
4:48You are loved.
5:08And now, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
5:21Allow its rhythm to relax the body.
5:34As you begin to relax, bring your attention to the weight of the body.
5:57Allow the arms and the legs to become heavy.
6:10Allow the face to soften, all the way down through the neck.
6:22Soften the skin.
6:30Allow the corners of the eyes to relax.
6:39Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
6:49Release the elbows.
6:59Let the wrists and the hands relax.
7:10Soften the chest and the stomach.
7:21Release the hips and the thighs.
7:33Relax the calves, all the way down to the ankles.
7:49Allow the entire body to let go and totally relax.
8:12There's nowhere to go.
8:15You are exactly where you're supposed to be.
8:34Take this verse with you: I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring about the future you hope for.
9:00Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of your breath.
9:07Listen to the sound of your breathing.
9:11And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take another deep breath in.
9:21Give yourself a stretch and sit back and relax.
9:26Remember to take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:33I hope you feel better.
9:36Take care, and we'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.