daily hope
Healthy With Your Feelings
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Related Scripture: Psalm 34:18 (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.
0:00You can't control what happens in your life, but you can choose to have a healthy relationship with your feelings.
0:13Feelings will always come and go, but God will always be by your side.
0:26Accept your emotions as they are, and leave the rest to God.
0:38Let's begin by allowing the body to become heavy.
0:47And as you begin to relax, allow your eyes to close.
0:57Now, take a moment to consider this verse: "The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment.
1:09He saves those who are discouraged." And again, "The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment.
1:27He saves those who are discouraged." Gently bring your awareness to any sensations you're feeling, just noticing the sensations on the body.
2:05Maybe it's the air on the skin, or the weight of the body in the chair.
2:18Just noticing and welcoming these sensations as part of the meditation.
2:34Notice the rise and the fall of the chest as you breathe.
2:50Follow the breath and notice how it changes your body, the inhales expanding the body and filling it up with life, and the exhales relaxing the body, letting go.
3:26Follow the breath as it comes in through the nose, and then goes back out through the mouth.
3:44You don't have to do anything.
3:48It's natural and effortless.
3:52Your body knows how to relax.
3:59You are simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
4:12This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
4:26Allow your mind to take refuge in God.
4:48When it feels natural, let's take a nice, big breath.
5:02With each breath, allow the body to become softer and more relaxed, almost like a wave of relaxation washing over the body.
5:32The breath fills up the body, and then it gives way to that natural relaxation that's right under the surface.
5:58Now, let's turn our awareness to how the body feels.
6:10Just examining the body with an easy curiosity.
6:25Allow your shoulders to relax and fall away from the ears.
6:35Relax your arms and allow your hands to open and let go.
6:46Allow your temples and face to relax.
6:56Let the throat and the neck soften.
7:04Allow your breath to deepen as your awareness rests deeper.
7:14Just relaxing and releasing.
7:27You are here, and everything is okay.
7:33God is with you.
7:49And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus and allow yourself to simply be.
8:14Take this verse with you: "The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment.
8:23He saves those who are discouraged." When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room.
8:45Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
8:52And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
8:58Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:02I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:05We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.