daily hope
Reading With the Heart
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Related Scripture: Psalm 19:1 (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.
0:00Sometimes when we read the Bible, we find ourselves engaging our minds rather than our hearts.
0:10But today, as you listen to this verse, allow yourself to listen with your heart, instead of your head.
0:20Feel the verse.
0:22Allow the verse to rest with you.
0:26God's words are a love letter to your soul.
0:34Okay.
0:35Let's begin by getting comfortable and taking a few deep breaths.
0:46As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:58Now take a moment to consider this verse, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." And again, "The heavens declare the glory
1:24of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." Let's begin to take note of how the body is feeling.
1:55Not really thinking too much about it, just letting go of those feelings of tightness and tension.
2:13When it feels comfortable, take a few deep breaths.
2:31In through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:45Deep breath in, expanding the body and filling the chest up.
2:54And exhale, feeling the chest fall and let go.
3:09Take another big, deep breath in, and control the exhale, letting it take twice as long as the inhale.
3:26With each breath, allow the tension to melt away from the body.
3:45Now, allow your breath to take up a natural rhythm.
3:55Let the gentle sound of your breathing relax your mind.
4:13There's no way to do this wrong, just an easy, effortless awareness.
4:28Letting go.
4:47Now bring your attention to the position of the body.
4:55Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
5:13Allow the chest to open and take a few nice, deep breaths.
5:25Let the breath fill the body up with life.
5:41With each breath, you're bringing your awareness into this moment.
5:59Relax and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants.
6:15Let your thoughts go, and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
6:37If your thoughts wander off, that's okay.
6:43It's natural for the thoughts to drift.
7:03As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are, and come back to that feeling of your body.
7:22Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God's love.
7:37There isn't anything to discover.
7:41It's always been there.
7:56This is a safe place.
7:59God loves you.
8:15Take this verse with you, "The heavens declare the glory of God.
8:23The skies proclaim the work of His hands." Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of your breath.
8:45Listen to the sound of your breathing.
8:49And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take another deep breath in.
8:59Give yourself a stretch and sit back and relax.
9:04Remember to take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
9:11I hope you feel better.
9:14Take care.
9:16And we'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.