daily hope
Love Over Judgment
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Related Scripture: John 3:17 (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.
0:00It's so easy to judge others.
0:03In fact, it's a natural part of life.
0:06Discernment is part of navigating life.
0:11But as we go through life, remember that God's will is for us to love others.
0:19Let God's love guide your thoughts and actions today.
0:26Okay.
0:27Let's begin by getting comfortable, taking a few nice, big, deep breaths.
0:40And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:50Now, take a moment to consider this verse: "God sent His Son into the world.
1:01He did not send Him to judge the world guilty, but to save the world through Him." And again, "God sent His Son into the world.
1:22He did not send Him to judge the world guilty, but to save the world through Him." As you relax, allow God's presence of peace to wash over you.
2:02Let your breath fill your body and relax your muscles.
2:18As your breath relaxes your body, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
2:37Just noticing the quiet rhythm of your heartbeat.
2:50Allow that rhythm and stillness to calm your mind, to relax your body.
3:10Let go of any feelings of stress or worry.
3:26God is taking care of you.
3:41Allow those feelings to go.
3:49You are safe here.
4:00And if thoughts take you away, that's okay.
4:06Be easy with the thoughts.
4:11Just remember, you can always come back to the breath and the heartbeat.
4:29Let yourself relax, and allow God to speak to your heart.
4:47When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths in, really making a point to expand the body and expand the chest.
5:17Notice how the breath makes you feel.
5:32Now, let the breath begin to settle.
5:45As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
6:03Notice any sensations in the body.
6:08See if you're holding on to any tension.
6:23Maybe the body is tight, or maybe it's not.
6:29Either is okay.
6:45You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness, and letting them release.
7:03And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
7:23Your body knows how to relax.
7:34You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
7:39You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
7:55Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
8:14Take this verse with you, "God sent His son into the world.
8:22He did not send Him to judge the world guilty, but to save the world through Him." Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, maybe even move
8:51your fingers and toes a little bit.
8:55When it feels natural, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:02Take another big, deep breath in, and let it out with a sigh.
9:09Notice how you feel.
9:11I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:14We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.