daily hope
A Journey, Not a Destination
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Related Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 (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.
0:00When you view life as a journey, you can see setbacks as just part of a larger story.
0:11You're free to find joy in the journey itself, rather than the specifics of your current situation.
0:25Today, as you rest into this prayer, remind yourself that you're not stuck.
0:33You're growing and changing because you're on a journey.
0:42Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:52As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
1:05Now take a moment to consider this verse; "For I know the plans I have for you.
1:16Plans to prosper you and not to harm you.
1:20Plans to give you hope and a future." And again, "For I know the plans I have for you.
1:39Plans to prosper you and not to harm you.
1:44Plans to give you hope and a future." Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
2:13Not really examining it, just noticing the space with an easy curiosity.
2:33Notice any sensations on the skin.
2:41Feel the clothes on the skin.
2:51Feel the temperature of the room.
2:59Listen to the sounds in the room.
3:08Just a nice, easy focus on the sounds in the room.
3:29Listen to the gentle sound of your breathing.
3:37Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
3:54Maybe the breath is shallow or maybe it's deep.
4:01Both are okay.
4:05Just follow the breath as it moves through your body.
4:21Let the rhythm of your breath relax your mind.
4:39This is a safe place.
4:44God is watching over you.
5:01Now, bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
5:18Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy curiosity.
5:47Now, take a few deep breaths and allow the body to relax a little more with each exhale.
6:14With each passing thought, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
6:34Now, begin to deepen the breath.
6:52Inhale slowly and lengthen the breath, and then exhale, letting go of the breath.
7:12And then right back into the next inhale, slow it down and make it deep.
7:33And then exhale.
7:36Let the body relax.
7:51Now, allow your breath to settle and let your mind settle with it.
8:09Give yourself space just to be who you are, a child of God.
8:31Take this verse with you.
8:34"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." When it feels easy,
9:03bring your attention back to the feeling of the breath.
9:09Take a few more deep breaths and slowly allow your eyes to open.
9:18Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
9:23I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:27We'll see you again tomorrow.
9:30Take care of yourself.