daily hope
From Doing to Being
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Related Scripture: Psalm 116:7 (recording quotes NLT). 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.
0:00Many times, when we begin a meditation, we're still wrapped up in the daily business of our lives.
0:08We're so busy doing, it can be hard to transition to just being.
0:16In today's meditation, allow yourself to let go, relax a little, and enjoy this time with God.
0:28Okay.
0:29Let's begin by getting comfortable.
0:35Take a few nice big, deep breaths.
0:42And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:53Take a moment to consider this verse: "Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me." And again, "Let my soul be at rest
1:15again, for the Lord has been good to me." With a gentle curiosity, begin to notice the breath.
1:47Natural breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:03Make the breath deep and full of life.
2:10Allow that fresh air to fill up the lungs, and then relax the body as you exhale.
2:35Let your body become heavy as your mind continues to relax.
2:43You are exactly where you need to be.
2:59And now, come to the heartbeat.
3:05Maybe even listen for its rhythm.
3:15Just relaxing and releasing.
3:25If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
3:32When it's easy, bring your awareness back to the heartbeat.
3:47Just listen to your heartbeat and the gentle sound of your breath.
4:01Let your breath act as an anchor to this moment and this practice.
4:15With each breath, allow yourself to rest further into the calm of God's love.
4:37With an easy awareness, bring your attention to the space in the room.
4:58Just noticing the space with an easy curiosity.
5:12Notice your place in the room.
5:25Feel the weight of your body in the chair.
5:35Feel the air on your skin.
5:46Listen to the sounds in the room.
5:52Maybe it's quiet in the room, maybe it's not.
5:58Both are okay.
6:10You're just listening and welcoming the sounds as part of the exercise.
6:25Not wishing to change the sounds, just accepting the sounds as they are.
6:44When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness to the breath.
7:03Allow your breath to be a reminder to stay in this present moment.
7:22If your mind begins to wander, you can always come back to the feeling of the breath.
7:40Relax and let your body honor the natural calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
8:05Take this verse with you.
8:09"Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me." Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the body.
8:36Maybe even move your fingers and toes a little bit.
8:40When it feels natural, allow your eyes to slowly open.
8:47Take another big deep breath in, and let it out with a sigh.
8:54Notice how you feel.
8:57I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:00We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.