daily hope
Your Special Place
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Related Scripture: Psalm 9:9 (recording quotes ERV). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00it can be helpful to think of meditation and prayer as a special place where you can go to rest, a place that is totally yours where you can spend
0:14time with God.
0:20As you meditate today, allow yourself to go to your special place of peace.
0:33Let's begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:41And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
0:52Take a moment to consider this verse, "Many people are suffering, crushed by the weight of their troubles, but the Lord is a refuge for them, a safe place they
1:09can run to." And again, "Many people are suffering, crushed by the weight of their troubles, but the Lord is a refuge for them, a safe place they can run
1:31to." In your own time, take a few nice deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:03Allow the body to let go a little bit more with each exhale.
2:17Feel the face and the neck softening as your body begins to relax.
2:32Notice how your breath softens and relaxes the body.
2:47Come to that sense of weight in the body, allowing the chair to hold the body up.
3:05Relax the arms all the way down to the hands.
3:13Allow the legs to become heavy, relaxing all the way down to the toes.
3:29Feel the muscles softening.
3:41Allow the natural rhythm of the breath to relax the body.
3:53Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
4:06Just noticing how good it feels just to breathe.
4:24And now, for a moment or two, let your awareness be free.
4:33Let it rest.
4:49As you relax, allow God's presence of peace to wash over you.
5:11Let your breath fill your body and relax your muscles.
5:29As your breath relaxes your body, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
5:49Just noticing the quiet rhythm of your heartbeat.
6:03Allow that rhythm and stillness to calm your mind, to relax your body.
6:25Let go of any feelings of stress or worry.
6:43God is taking care of you.
6:59Allow those feelings to go.
7:07You are safe here.
7:23And if thoughts take you away, that's okay.
7:29Be easy with the thoughts.
7:33Just remember, you can always come back to the breath and the heartbeat.
7:53Let yourself relax, and allow God to speak to your heart.
8:13Take this verse with you: Many people are suffering, crushed by the weight of their troubles, but the Lord is a refuge for them, a safe place they can run
8:28to.
8:41Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, maybe even move your fingers and toes a little bit.
8:54When it feels natural, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:01Take another big, deep breath in, and let it out with a sigh.
9:08Notice how you feel.
9:10I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:13We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.