daily hope
Peace Hidden in Noise
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Related Scripture: Psalm 4:8 (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.
0:01Peace and joy have a funny way of presenting themselves when you slow down enough to notice them.
0:14It's almost like they were there all along, but hidden by the daily noise of life.
0:26As you relax into this meditation, allow peace and joy to reveal themselves in your life.
0:41Let's begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:49And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
1:00Take a moment to consider this verse, "In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, oh Lord, will keep me safe." And again, "In peace, I will
1:27lie down and sleep, for you alone, oh Lord, will keep me safe." Now, slowly begin to take some deep breaths, allowing the body to open.
2:03Let the breath relax any areas of tightness in the body.
2:17Consciously, start to turn the muscles off.
2:25Start with the muscles in the feet and the legs.
2:33Allow the feet to be heavy on the floor.
2:41Allow the chest and the back to open, so the breathing can become deep and natural.
2:57Soften the shoulders.
3:01Allow them to fall away from the ears.
3:11Let the head fall and become heavy at the neck.
3:23Feel the weight of the body, and how it pushes you down into the chair.
3:40When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness to the sound of your breath.
3:51Not changing anything about the breath, just noticing it.
4:05Listening to the gentle rhythm, the inhales and exhales.
4:18Filling the body up with fresh air, and then slowly exhaling and letting go.
4:34Let your mind be still.
4:50Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
5:09Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
5:29When it feels natural, begin to deepen the breath.
5:45Let go of your worries and focus your attention on the breath.
6:01Nothing else matters right now.
6:07You are here.
6:10There is nothing to do but relax.
6:25Allow your body to honor the natural calm given by God's presence.
6:37Just listening to the breath, noticing the rise and the fall of the chest.
6:50Deep breath in, expanding the body, and then exhale, letting your awareness rest.
7:15Take another deep breath as you feel your lungs expand.
7:24And exhale, following the air back out through the mouth.
7:38The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
7:55With each breath, effortlessly rest into the arms of God.
8:17Take this verse with you: In peace, I will lie down and sleep.
8:27For you alone, oh Lord, will keep me safe.
8:44Slowly bring your awareness back to the body.
8:50And when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open.
8:57Take a moment to notice how your body feels.
9:03I hope you feel a little better.
9:07We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.
9:14Remember, be easy with yourself.