daily hope
Easy Days and Hard Days
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Related Scripture: Psalm 62:1 (recording quotes ESV). 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.
0:00Some days peace and serenity come to us naturally, and we feel totally lined up with God's presence.
0:10Other days, our minds are totally occupied by thoughts.
0:15Now this is normal.
0:18When it happens, be easy with your thoughts.
0:22When you do this, you open yourself up to experience God's love.
0:30Think about that today, and see how it changes the way you feel.
0:37Okay, let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:47And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:57Now take a moment to consider this verse, "For God alone, my soul waits in silence.
1:09From Him comes my salvation." And again, "For God alone, my soul waits in silence.
1:26From Him comes my salvation." When it feels natural, let's take a nice big breath.
1:56With each breath, allow the body to become softer and more relaxed, almost like a wave of relaxation washing over the body.
2:21The breath fills up the body, and then it gives way to that natural relaxation that's right under the surface.
2:43Now, let's turn our awareness to how the body feels.
2:54Just examining the body with an easy curiosity.
3:06Allow your shoulders to relax and fall away from the ears.
3:15Relax your arms, and allow your hands to open and let go.
3:26Allow your temples and face to relax.
3:36Let the throat and the neck soften.
3:44Allow your breath to deepen as your awareness rests deeper.
3:54Just relaxing and releasing.
4:05You are here and everything is okay.
4:11God is with you.
4:25And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus, and allow yourself to simply be.
4:47Now, let's take some nice deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
5:10Just noticing and observing the breath, watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
5:36Listen to the gentle sound of your breathing.
5:54Begin to notice any feelings you may have brought with you today.
6:10Thoughts are a natural part of meditation.
6:18Just leave those feelings right where they are, and then gently come back to the feeling of the breath.
6:38Long, deep inhale, then a slow controlled exhale.
6:54Allow the breath to calm the mind and relax the body.
7:12And now allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
7:36Feel that natural peace in God's presence.
7:53Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
8:14Take this verse with you.
8:19"For God alone, my soul waits in silence.
8:24From Him comes my salvation." Softly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that feeling of weight in the body.
8:50And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big, deep breath in.
8:59Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:05I hope you feel a little more present.
9:10We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:15Take care.