daily hope
Changed by Love
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7a (recording quotes TPT). 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 my life, the times that really stick with me, or caused me to change my opinion, are those times when I felt a deep sense of love.
0:11People rarely change because of something they were told, but people do change when they're loved.
0:19Love believes the best in people and sees them for what they can become.
0:25Love changes us into our better selves.
0:31Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:43And when you feel ready, let your eyes slowly close.
0:54Now, take a moment to consider this verse.
1:00Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others.
1:14And again.
1:18Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others.
1:40Now, bring your attention to the position of the body.
1:48Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
2:01Allow the chest to open and take a few nice, deep breaths.
2:13Let the breath fill the body up with life.
2:27With each breath, you're bringing your awareness into this moment.
2:41Relax and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants.
2:57Let your thoughts go, and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
3:17If your thoughts wander off, that's okay.
3:23It's natural for the thoughts to drift.
3:37As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are, and come back to that feeling of your body.
3:57Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God's love.
4:09There isn't anything to discover.
4:14It's always been there.
4:23This is a safe place.
4:26God loves you.
4:41Gradually, and with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.
4:57Feel the body rise with each inhale, and then allow your awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale.
5:29Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.
5:48Begin to notice the space around the body.
6:02Feel the contact of the body on the chair, and your feet on the floor.
6:18When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.
6:33Piece by piece, release any areas of tension.
6:46Let go of your stress.
6:49Let go of your anxiety.
6:55You are exactly where you're meant to be.
7:08Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax you.
7:29Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.
7:50You are accepted here.
7:53You are loved.
8:09Take this verse with you.
8:13Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others.
8:32Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the body.
8:39Notice the weight of the body on the chair.
8:43And when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open and take a nice deep breath.
8:53Notice how your breath changes the way you feel.
8:58I hope you feel a little more in touch with God.
9:04We'll see you again next time, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.