daily hope
Open to the Process
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Related Scripture: Psalm 32:8b (recording quotes ERV). 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 practicing mindfulness, we often will talk about accepting things as they are.
0:07It's important to remember that acceptance doesn't mean you're just giving into something.
0:14It's really about being open and trusting in the natural process.
0:21It's having the wisdom to know that you don't always know what's best for your life.
0:28Trust the process and trust God.
0:33Okay.
0:35Let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:41And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:52Take a moment to consider this verse: "I will watch over you and be your guide." And again, "I will watch over you and be your guide." Now, bring your
1:33attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
1:42Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy curiosity.
2:07Now, take a few deep breaths and allow the body to relax a little more with each exhale.
2:28With each passing thought, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
2:48Now, begin to deepen the breath.
2:58Inhale slowly and lengthen the breath, and then exhale, letting go of the breath.
3:16And then right back into the next inhale.
3:24Slow it down and make it deep.
3:35And then exhale.
3:37Let the body relax.
3:55Now, allow your breath to settle and let your mind settle with it.
4:13Give yourself space just to be who you are, a child of God.
4:38Keeping your eyes closed, bring your awareness to the space around the room.
4:59Just noticing the sounds in the room and the sensations on the body.
5:15Welcome these sensations as part of the practice.
5:37When it feels comfortable, take some nice deep breaths.
5:51Real easy, deep breaths.
6:14Now begin to slow down the inhale.
6:22Long, slow, deep inhalation, and then let the breath out, and relax.
6:36Again, take another long, slow, deep breath in, filling up the body, and then let the exhale come naturally.
6:58With each breath, let your mind relax.
7:16Allow your feelings to release and become a prayer to God.
7:31Now, for a few moments, let go of the focused attention and let your awareness rest.
7:44You are loved.
8:01Take this verse with you, "I will watch over you and be your guide." Softly, begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that feeling of weight
8:30in the body.
8:32And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big, deep breath in.
8:41Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
8:47I hope you feel a little more present.
8:51We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
8:56Take care.