daily hope
Time to Reflect
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Related Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26 (recording quotes NLT). 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.
0:00The speed of life often doesn't leave time for reflection.
0:10Without reflection, life can slip away from us.
0:20Today, as you meditate, allow God to speak to your heart and give you the clarity and wisdom to reflect and absorb your life as it is.
0:37Let the simple act of pausing and reflecting on God refresh your soul.
0:51Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
1:00As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close like the sun sets.
1:13Take a moment to consider this verse: May the Lord bless you and protect you.
1:24May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
1:30May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.
1:43Again, may the Lord bless you and protect you.
1:51May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
1:57May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.
2:14When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths in, really making a point to expand the body and expand the chest.
2:41Notice how the breath makes you feel.
2:55Now let the breath begin to settle.
3:05As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
3:19Notice any sensations in the body.
3:25See if you're holding on to any tension.
3:33Maybe the body is tight or maybe it's not.
3:39Either is okay.
3:49You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness and letting them release.
4:05And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
4:25Your body knows how to relax.
4:36You don't have to think about it for it to happen, you are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
4:56Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
5:15Gradually, and with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.
5:32Feel the body rise with each inhale, and then allow your awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale.
6:02Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.
6:20Begin to notice the space around the body.
6:32Feel the contact of the body on the chair, and your feet on the floor.
6:54When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.
7:08Piece by piece, release any areas of tension.
7:22Let go of your stress.
7:25Let go of your anxiety.
7:31You are exactly where you're meant to be.
7:44Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax you.
8:01Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.
8:24You are accepted here.
8:27You are loved.
8:43Take this verse with you.
8:47"May the Lord bless you and protect you.
8:53May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
8:59May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace." Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body, and when it feels natural, begin to open
9:27your eyes.
9:30Sit back in your chair.
9:33Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
9:36Do whatever feels good.
9:39Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:44I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:48We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.