daily hope
Listening for Whispers
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Related Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29 (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.
0:00When someone whispers, we try to be still so that we can hear them.
0:06We stop what we're doing and lean in to understand what they're saying.
0:13When God speaks to your soul, it's usually in whispers.
0:19So today, as you sit here in silence, listen to your heart.
0:25Lean in and listen for God's whisper.
0:32Okay.
0:34Let's go ahead and get started by taking a moment to notice your breath.
0:44Just the rise and the fall of the chest.
0:52And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
1:04Now take a moment to consider this verse: "There you will look for the Lord your God, and if you search for Him with all your heart, you will find
1:20Him." And again, "There you will look for the Lord your God, and if you search for Him with all your heart, you will find Him." Bring your attention to
1:59the feeling of the breath.
2:06Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
2:24Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
2:41With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
2:51With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
3:09Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
3:26Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
3:37Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:51Not engaging with the emotions.
3:56Just noticing them as an observer.
4:08Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
4:20Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
4:36Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
4:45God is working in your life.
5:02With a gradual ease, take a nice big breath.
5:14Be intentional with the breath.
5:22Big, deep inhales, and nice, long exhales.
5:42With each breath, allow the muscles to soften and let go.
6:06Feel that sense of gravity and weight in the body.
6:15You're just uncovering the natural calm that's always accessible through God.
6:34Now, with ease, bring your awareness to the sounds in the room.
6:52Just listening to the sounds with an easy curiosity.
7:01Not placing judgment on the sounds, just noticing the sounds, and accepting them as part of this practice.
7:25If the thoughts take you away, it's okay.
7:30When you notice the thoughts, gently bring your awareness back to the sounds.
7:48Just noticing and listening.
8:05Now, for a moment or two, let your awareness go where it wants to go.
8:26Take this verse with you: "There you will look for the Lord, your God, and if you search for him with all your heart, you will find him." When it
8:53feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room.
9:00Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
9:07And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:13Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:17I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:20We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.