daily hope
No Destination
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Related Scripture: Matthew 11:29b (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.
0:00In meditation, there's no goal or destination.
0:05We're simply letting go.
0:08We're allowing ourselves to simply be.
0:12By doing this, we begin to notice all the things that we were missing.
0:18Most importantly, we open ourselves up to experience the presence of God.
0:25Our minds naturally begin to quiet, and our soul begins to hear the whisper of God.
0:36Let that sit with you today and see how it changes your perspective.
0:43Okay.
0:46Let's begin by taking a few seconds to consciously relax the body.
0:57And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:06Now, take a moment to consider this verse: "Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart." And again: "Let me teach you, because I am humble
1:33and gentle at heart." Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
2:05Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
2:21When it feels natural, begin to deepen the breath.
2:33Let go of your worries, and focus your attention on the breath.
2:47Nothing else matters right now.
2:53You are here.
2:56There's nothing to do but relax.
3:09Allow your body to honor the natural calm given by God's presence.
3:21Just listening to the breath, noticing the rise and the fall of the chest.
3:34Deep breath in, expanding the body, and then exhale, letting your awareness rest.
3:55Take another deep breath as you feel your lungs expand.
4:05And exhale, following the air back out through the mouth.
4:18The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
4:29With each breath, effortlessly rest into the arms of God.
4:53Now, slowly begin to take some deep breaths, allowing the body to open.
5:11Let the breath relax any areas of tightness in the body.
5:29Consciously, start to turn the muscles off.
5:38Start with the muscles in the feet and the legs.
5:45Allow the feet to be heavy on the floor.
5:53Allow the chest and the back to open so the breathing can become deep and natural.
6:13Soften the shoulders.
6:17Allow them to fall away from the ears.
6:27Let the head fall and become heavy at the neck.
6:39Feel the weight of the body and how it pushes you down into the chair.
6:57When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness to the sound of your breath.
7:07Not changing anything about the breath, just noticing it.
7:23Listening to the gentle rhythm of the inhales and exhales.
7:36Filling the body up with fresh air.
7:42And then slowly exhaling and letting go.
8:02Let your mind be still.
8:19Take this verse with you, "Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart." Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body.
8:49And when it feels natural, begin to open your eyes.
8:57Sit back in your chair.
8:59Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
9:03Do whatever feels good.
9:06Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:11I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:15We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.