daily hope
Designed With Purpose
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Related Scripture: Psalm 139:16 (recording quotes NIV). 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.
0:01You were not made to merely exist.
0:05You were designed with a purpose.
0:13It's natural to feel like you may not understand that purpose.
0:20Trust that even when you can't fully see, God still has a plan for your life.
0:29Allow God to present His plan for your life in His time.
0:39Okay, let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:47And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:58Take a moment to consider this verse: "All the days ordained for me were written in Your Book before one of them came to be." And again, "All the days
1:23ordained for me were written in Your Book before one of them came to be." When it feels natural, let's take a nice big breath.
1:54With each breath, allow the body to become softer and more relaxed, almost like a wave of relaxation washing over the body.
2:18The breath fills up the body, and then it gives way to that natural relaxation that's right under the surface.
2:40Now, let's turn our awareness to how the body feels, just examining the body with an easy curiosity.
3:03Allow your shoulders to relax and fall away from the ears.
3:13Relax your arms and allow your hands to open and let go.
3:24Allow your temples and face to relax.
3:34Let the throat and the neck soften.
3:42Allow your breath to deepen as your awareness rests deeper, just relaxing and releasing.
4:03You are here and everything is okay.
4:09God is with you.
4:22And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus and allow yourself to simply be.
4:44Now, let's take some nice deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
5:08Just noticing and observing the breath, watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
5:34Listen to the gentle sound of your breathing.
5:52Begin to notice any feelings you may have brought with you today.
6:08Thoughts are a natural part of meditation.
6:16Just leave those feelings right where they are, and then gently come back to the feeling of the breath.
6:36Long, deep inhale, then a slow controlled exhale.
6:52Allow the breath to calm the mind and relax the body.
7:10And now allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
7:34Feel that natural peace in God's presence.
7:50Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
8:12Take this verse with you: "All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be." Softly begin to bring your awareness back
8:40to the body, back to that feeling of weight in the body.
8:46And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big, deep breath in.
8:55Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:01I hope you feel a little more present.
9:05We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:11Take care.