daily hope
Taking Inventory
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Related Scripture: John 8:12 (recording quotes NLT). 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.
0:00The more we meditate, the more we begin to see how our lives drive us, rather than us driving our lives.
0:09Meditation gives us the opportunity to take inventory of our decisions and life choices.
0:16Are these choices helping you build your relationships?
0:20Are they bringing you closer to God?
0:23Just let that sit with you today as you move through your meditation.
0:30Let's begin by allowing the body to become heavy.
0:39And as you begin to relax, allow your eyes to close.
0:49Now, take a moment to consider this verse: "I am the light of the world.
0:59If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." And again, "I am the light of the world.
1:20If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." Now, bring your awareness to the feeling of the
1:48body.
1:55Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
2:07Slowly bring your attention to those areas of tightness and relax them piece by piece.
2:27Feel the weight of your body in the chair.
2:39As your body begins to relax, allow your mind to let go.
2:51Give yourself permission to start fresh.
3:03What is done is done.
3:07All you have is this moment.
3:19This is a safe place.
3:23Release your thoughts to God.
3:39When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths.
3:51Inhale, feel the chest rise, and exhale, feel the chest fall.
4:08There's no way to do this wrong.
4:17If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
4:22When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness back to the feeling of the breath.
4:47With a gentle ease, let's go ahead and take a nice, deep breath.
5:03Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:17Allow your inhales to fill the body up.
5:29And then, totally relax the body on the exhale.
5:45Notice how your breath changes the way your body feels.
6:01And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
6:09One on the inhale, and two on the exhale.
6:17Three on the next inhale, and four on the next exhale.
6:26Counting up to 10, and then starting over again.
6:35If you lose track of the breath, it's okay, just start over again counting from one.
7:11There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
7:19We are just here, counting the breath.
7:33On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
7:53And now for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
8:13Take this verse with you: "I am the light of the world.
8:20If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to
8:47the room.
8:48Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
8:54And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:01Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:05I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:08We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.