daily hope
Simply Being
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Related Scripture: John 1:12 (recording quotes NLT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00Today, as we start our meditation, let's strip away all of the instruction and the baggage of doing.
0:08I want you to just experience it.
0:12You already inherently know how to relax and just be with God.
0:19Take a minute just to breathe and be here in this moment.
0:28Let's go ahead and get started by gently bringing your attention to the breath.
0:37Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
0:45And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:57Take a moment to consider this verse: But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
1:18And again, But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
1:44Now, bring your attention to your breath, just a soft, easy awareness.
2:03Notice what it feels like as air passes in through the nose and then back out through the mouth.
2:21Let the breath bring life to your body.
2:38Begin to listen to the sound of your breath, listening to the inhale and the exhale.
3:04On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
3:24Allow your breath to bring renewal to your body.
3:32You're making space to notice God's presence in your life.
3:49When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
4:10Allow that rhythm and stillness to enter every part of your body.
4:35Feel the presence of God in this space.
4:53Gently bring your awareness to any sensations you're feeling, just noticing the sensations on the body.
5:29Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the chair.
5:49Just noticing and welcoming these sensations as part of the meditation.
6:09Notice the rise and the fall of the chest as you breathe.
6:19Follow the breath and notice how it changes your body.
6:37The inhales, expanding the body and filling it up with life.
6:46And the exhales, relaxing the body, letting go.
7:05You don't have to do anything.
7:09It's natural and effortless.
7:14Your body knows how to relax.
7:23You are simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
7:39This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
7:56Allow your mind to take refuge in God.
8:14Take this verse with you: But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
8:38Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the body.
8:45Notice the weight of the body on the chair, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open and take a nice deep breath.
8:59Notice how your breath changes the way you feel.
9:04I hope you feel a little more in touch with God.
9:10We'll see you again next time, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.