daily hope
God's Fingerprint on Everything
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Related Scripture: Psalm 19:1 (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.
0:00Meditation can be done doing anything.
0:07You can meditate while walking or while washing the dishes.
0:14Not only is this true, but you can notice God's presence and design in everything.
0:25By bringing your full attention to a thing, and finding its beauty, you're seeing God's fingerprint on that thing.
0:38As you go through your day, notice God's beauty in everything you see and do.
0:51Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
1:01As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
1:14Now take a moment to consider this verse: "The heavens declare the glory of God.
1:25The skies proclaim the work of His hands." And again, "The heavens declare the glory of God.
1:43The skies proclaim the work of His hands." With an easy awareness, bring your attention to the space in the room.
2:14Just noticing the space with an easy curiosity.
2:26Notice your place in the room.
2:35Feel the weight of your body in the chair.
2:46Feel the air on your skin.
2:54Listen to the sounds in the room.
3:01Maybe it's quiet in the room, maybe it's not.
3:06Both are okay.
3:19You're just listening, and welcoming the sounds as part of the exercise.
3:32Not wishing to change the sounds, just accepting the sounds as they are.
3:50When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness to the breath.
4:05Allow your breath to be a reminder to stay in this present moment.
4:20If your mind begins to wander, you can always come back to the feeling of the breath.
4:41Relax, and let your body honor the natural calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
5:04Now, gently bring your awareness to the breath.
5:12Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
5:29Big, deep breath in, and then taking twice as long on the exhale.
5:45Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
5:53And then exhale, controlling the breath.
6:06Allow yourself to be here in this moment.
6:16This is all that matters right now.
6:25Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
6:33Release it to God.
6:47Today is a new day, with new opportunities.
7:03Allow your breath to renew your spirit and connect you to your Creator, who loves you.
7:23Deep breath, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
7:41Remember, this is a place of love.
7:47Let this practice be whatever you need it to be.
7:53God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
8:10Let your awareness rest in the loving presence of God.
8:30Take this verse with you, "The heavens declare the glory of God.
8:39The skies proclaim the work of His hands." Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body, and when it feels natural, begin to open your eyes.
9:11Sit back in your chair.
9:13Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
9:17Do whatever feels good.
9:20Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:25I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:29We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.