daily hope
Loving Without Expectations
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7 (recording quotes ERV). 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.
0:00Letting go is part of love.
0:05To love is to let go of your expectations of others, and accept them for who they are.
0:15Today, as you meditate, allow yourself to let go and love the people in your life as they are.
0:29Okay, let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.
0:37And when you're ready, take a few nice deep breaths and allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:53Now, take a moment to consider this verse: Love never gives up on people.
1:03It never stops trusting, never loses hope, and never quits.
1:20Again, love never gives up on people.
1:27It never stops trusting, never loses hope, and never quits.
1:46When it feels natural, let's take a nice big breath.
1:58With each breath, allow the body to become softer and more relaxed, almost like a wave of relaxation washing over the body.
2:22The breath fills up the body, and then it gives way to that natural relaxation that's right under the surface.
2:44Now, let's turn our awareness to how the body feels.
2:56Just examining the body with an easy curiosity.
3:07Allow your shoulders to relax and fall away from the ears.
3:17Relax your arms and allow your hands to open and let go.
3:28Allow your temples and face to relax.
3:36Let the throat and the neck soften.
3:46Allow your breath to deepen as your awareness rests deeper.
3:56Just relaxing and releasing.
4:07You are here and everything is okay.
4:13God is with you.
4:26And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus and allow yourself to simply be.
4:50Gently bring your awareness to any sensations you're feeling.
5:03Just noticing the sensations on the body.
5:19Maybe it's the air on the skin, or the weight of the body in the chair.
5:32Just noticing and welcoming these sensations as part of the meditation.
5:48Notice the rise and the fall of the chest as you breathe.
6:08Follow the breath and notice how it changes your body.
6:16The inhales, expanding the body and filling it up with life.
6:25And the exhales, relaxing the body, letting go.
6:44Follow the breath as it comes in through the nose and then goes back out through the mouth.
7:06You don't have to do anything.
7:10It's natural and effortless.
7:14Your body knows how to relax.
7:21You are simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
7:33This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
7:57Allow your mind to take refuge in God.
8:16Take this verse with you.
8:21Love never gives up on people.
8:24It never stops trusting, never loses hope, and never quits.
8:43Gently bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice deep breath.
8:59Sit back and relax for a moment.
9:03How do you feel?
9:07I hope you feel a little better.
9:10We'll see you next time with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.