One Step Toward God

Meditation transcript

Transcript of the recording. Scripture translation labels describe the translation quoted in the audio.

0:00If you're feeling like God is not present in your life, take the step of faith in moving closer to Him.

0:14When you move closer to God, He moves closer to you.

0:25Today, as you prepare for this meditation, relax and take a step in faith towards God so He can take a step towards you.

0:42Okay, let's get started by allowing the body to relax.

0:52And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.

1:02Now, take a moment to consider this verse, "Come near to God, and He will come near to you." And again, "Come near to God, and He will come near

1:27to you." Gradually, and with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.

1:53Feel the body rise with each inhale, and then allow your awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale.

2:17Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.

2:35Begin to notice the space around the body.

2:45Feel the contact of the body on the chair, and your feet on the floor.

2:59When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.

3:13Piece by piece, release any areas of tension.

3:23Let go of your stress.

3:26Let go of your anxiety.

3:32You are exactly where you're meant to be.

3:45Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax you.

4:02Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.

4:21You are accepted here.

4:25You are loved.

4:39With ease, bring your attention to the breath.

4:52Take a few nice, deep breaths.

5:01Make them feel easy and effortless.

5:18Feel life enter your body as you breathe in, and then release your tension as you breathe out.

5:44Inhale, feel how the body expands.

5:51Then slowly exhale, feeling the body fall.

6:12Feel the air as it travels in through the nose, and follow the air back out through the mouth.

6:32Allow each breath to soften the chest and relax the shoulders.

6:50Begin to scan the body from the head to the toe, relaxing the body piece by piece.

7:15There's no way to do this wrong.

7:30And now, for a few moments, allow your mind to do what it wants to do.

7:43If it wants to think, then let it think.

7:50And if it wants to rest, then let it rest.

8:09Take this verse with you.

8:13Come near to God, and He will come near to you.

8:30When you feel ready, slowly bring your awareness back to the breath and allow your eyes to open.

8:42Take a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.

8:52Notice how you feel.

8:57I hope you feel a little more relaxed.

9:01We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.

Explore related practices

• Daily Hope Rotation
• Mastery
• Life Paths
• Focused Attention
• Finding Your Way