daily hope
Body, Mind, and Soul
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Related Scripture: Psalm 16:11a (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.
0:00God made your body, mind, and soul.
0:09By meditating regularly, you're slowly bringing together these facets of yourself.
0:22Accept yourself as you are, body, mind, and soul.
0:31You will always grow and change, but acceptance makes room for peace.
0:45Okay, let's begin by consciously relaxing the body.
0:53And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:03As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse, "You have made known to me the path of life." And again, "You have made known to
1:29me the path of life." Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
2:00Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
2:16When it feels natural, begin to deepen the breath.
2:28Let go of your worries and focus your attention on the breath.
2:42Nothing else matters right now.
2:48You are here.
2:51There's nothing to do but relax.
3:04Allow your body to honor the natural calm given by God's presence.
3:16Just listening to the breath, noticing the rise and the fall of the chest.
3:28Deep breath in, expanding the body, and then exhale, letting your awareness rest.
3:50Take another deep breath as you feel your lungs expand.
4:00And exhale, following the air back out through the mouth.
4:13The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
4:24With each breath, effortlessly rest into the arms of God.
4:48Now, slowly begin to take some deep breaths, allowing the body to open.
5:06Let the breath relax any areas of tightness in the body.
5:24Consciously, start to turn the muscles off.
5:32Start with the muscles in the feet and the legs.
5:40Allow the feet to be heavy on the floor.
5:48Allow the chest and the back to open, so the breathing can become deep and natural.
6:08Soften the shoulders.
6:12Allow them to fall away from the ears.
6:22Let the head fall and become heavy at the neck.
6:34Feel the weight of the body and how it pushes you down into the chair.
6:52When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness to the sound of your breath.
7:02Not changing anything about the breath, just noticing it.
7:18Listening to the gentle rhythm, the inhales and exhales.
7:31Filling the body up with fresh air, and then slowly exhaling and letting go.
7:57Let your mind be still.
8:14Take this verse with you: "You have made known to me the path of life." Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body, and when it feels natural,
8:44begin to open your eyes.
8:49Sit back in your chair.
8:51Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
8:55Do whatever feels good.
8:58Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:03I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:07We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.