daily hope
Looking Back to See God
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Related Scripture: Romans 8:28 (recording quotes GNT). 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.
0:01Often, God's hand in your life is hidden, but you can see it when you look back on the circumstances of your life.
0:15These improbable connections and life paths almost always lead you somewhere you could have never imagined.
0:28God's fingerprints are on the improbable and the unlikely.
0:38When you look back, God's hand is very present and visible.
0:50Today as you meditate, rest in the knowledge that God is always at work in your life, even when you can't see it.
1:05Okay, let's begin by getting comfortable.
1:13Take a few nice big, deep breaths.
1:21And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:31Take a moment to consider this verse, "We know that in all things, God works for good with those who love Him, those whom He has called according to His
1:47purpose." And again, "We know that in all things, God works for good with those who love Him, those whom He has called according to His purpose." As you relax,
2:26allow God's presence of peace to wash over you.
2:42Let your breath fill your body and relax your muscles.
2:58As your breath relaxes your body, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
3:16Just noticing the quiet rhythm of your heartbeat.
3:30Allow that rhythm and stillness to calm your mind, to relax your body.
3:50Let go of any feelings of stress or worry.
4:06God is taking care of you.
4:20Allow those feelings to go.
4:28You are safe here.
4:40And if thoughts take you away, that's okay.
4:46Be easy with the thoughts.
4:50Just remember, you can always come back to the breath and the heartbeat.
5:09Let yourself relax and allow God to speak to your heart.
5:26When it feels comfortable, take a few nice deep breaths in, really making a point to expand the body and expand the chest.
5:56Notice how the breath makes you feel.
6:12Now, let the breath begin to settle.
6:25As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
6:42Notice any sensations in the body.
6:48See if you're holding on to any tension.
7:02Maybe the body's tight, or maybe it's not.
7:08Either is okay.
7:24You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness, and letting them release.
7:42And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body, and the breath.
8:02Your body knows how to relax.
8:14You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
8:18You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
8:35Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
8:54Take this verse with you.
8:58"We know that in all things, God works for good with those who love Him, those whom He has called according to His purpose." Slowly begin to bring your awareness
9:25back to the body, maybe even move your fingers and toes a little bit.
9:34When it feels natural, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:41Take another big, deep breath in, and let it out with a sigh.
9:48Notice how you feel.
9:50I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:53We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.