daily hope
Not One Sparrow Falls
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Related Scripture: Psalm 139:1 (recording quotes TPT). 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.
0:01Jesus tells us that a sparrow doesn't fall without God knowing about it.
0:08The same is true for you.
0:12God knows your heart and your struggles.
0:21If you find yourself struggling with something, or feel like you're alone, take refuge in God's love.
0:33You can rest in God's promises.
0:41God is and will be with you always.
0:51Okay, let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.
1:01And when you're ready, take a few nice deep breaths, and allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:17As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse, "Lord, you know everything there is to know about me." And again, "Lord, you know everything there
1:44is to know about me." Now, consciously begin to relax your muscles.
2:12Feel the weight of gravity on your body as the chair holds you up.
2:31Begin to notice how the body feels.
2:46Just scanning the body from the head down to the toes.
3:00Consciously relaxing any areas of tightness or tension.
3:14Take a few big deep breaths in.
3:24Notice how the breath changes the body.
3:35Just relaxing and releasing, allowing your body to totally let go.
3:53If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
3:59Thoughts are a normal part of meditation.
4:04You aren't holding on to the thoughts or the feelings, you're just allowing them to bubble up and out.
4:18You're releasing those thoughts to God.
4:34Now, for a moment or two, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
5:03Now, bring your attention to the way the breath feels, and take a few deep breaths.
5:22Gently expand the chest on the inhale, and then let the body soften on the exhale.
5:48With each breath, there's new life entering the body.
6:08As you breathe, begin to soften the body, starting at the top of the head.
6:25Allow the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
6:36Now, gently bring your awareness to the space around the body.
6:55Feel the air on the skin.
7:05Notice the temperature of the air.
7:25And now, gently move your awareness to the heartbeat.
7:43Allow the rhythm of the heartbeat to relax the body.
8:02Let your awareness rest deeper in the presence of God.
8:13Simply let go.
8:29Take this verse with you, "Lord, you know everything there is to know about me." Gently bring your awareness back to the body.
8:57And when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice deep breath.
9:07Sit back and relax for a moment.
9:11How do you feel?
9:15I hope you feel a little better.
9:18We'll see you next time with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.