daily hope
Today Is New
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Related Scripture: Psalm 118:24 (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.
0:00Today is a new day.
0:04You are forgiven, and new life lies ahead.
0:08When you know how the story ends, you can let go and enjoy the journey.
0:16Let that sit with you as you begin this meditation.
0:22Let's begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:31And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
0:42Take a moment to consider this verse: "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be happy today." And again, "This is the day the Lord
1:09has made, let us rejoice and be happy today." Let's begin to take note of how the body is feeling.
1:41Not really thinking too much about it, just letting go of those feelings of tightness and tension.
1:59When it feels comfortable, take a few deep breaths.
2:16In through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:30Deep breath in, expanding the body and filling the chest up.
2:39And exhale, feeling the chest fall and let go.
2:54Take another big, deep breath in, and control the exhale, letting it take twice as long as the inhale.
3:11With each breath, allow the tension to melt away from the body.
3:31Now, allow your breath to take up a natural rhythm.
3:40Let the gentle sound of your breathing relax your mind.
3:58There is no way to do this wrong, just an easy, effortless awareness.
4:14Letting go.
4:33When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths in.
4:52Really making a point to expand the body and expand the chest.
5:09Notice how the breath makes you feel.
5:27Now let the breath begin to settle.
5:36As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
5:51Notice any sensations in the body.
5:58See if you're holding onto any tension.
6:06Maybe the body is tight, or maybe it's not.
6:12Either is okay.
6:23You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness and letting them release.
6:46And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
7:04Your body knows how to relax.
7:20You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
7:25You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
7:42Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
8:00Take this verse with you, "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be happy today." Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the body,
8:32maybe even move your fingers and toes a little bit when it feels natural.
8:39Allow your eyes to slowly open.
8:44Take another big, deep breath in and let it out with a sigh.
8:50Notice how you feel.
8:53I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
8:56We'll see you again tomorrow with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.