daily hope
Experience the Bible
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Related Scripture: Psalm 147:3 (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.
0:00Something interesting happens when we experience the Bible through meditation, rather than studying it.
0:08When we study the Bible with our learning, active brain, we can conceptualize its meaning.
0:15When we experience the Bible, through meditation and prayer, we get to experience its meaning in our heart.
0:24We move from knowing God in our head to feeling Him in our heart.
0:32Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:42As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
0:55Now take a moment to consider this verse: "He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds." And again, "He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds." With a gentle ease,
1:39let's go ahead and take a nice, deep breath.
1:49Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
2:00Allow your inhales to fill the body up, and then totally relax the body on the exhale.
2:22Notice how your breath changes the way your body feels.
2:33And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
2:40One on the inhale, and two on the exhale.
2:48Three on the next inhale, and four on the next exhale, counting up to ten and then starting over again.
3:17If you lose track of the breath, it's okay.
3:21Just start over again, counting from one.
3:42There is nowhere to go.
3:46Nowhere to be.
3:50We are just here, counting the breath.
4:04On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
4:19And now, for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
4:39When it feels natural, let's take a nice, big breath.
4:55With each breath, allow the body to become softer and more relaxed.
5:07Almost like a wave of relaxation washing over the body.
5:31The breath fills up the body, and then it gives way to that natural relaxation that's right under the surface.
5:55Now, let's turn our awareness to how the body feels.
6:08Just examining the body with an easy curiosity.
6:20Allow your shoulders to relax and fall away from the ears.
6:31Relax your arms and allow your hands to open and let go.
6:44Allow your temples and face to relax.
6:55Let the throat and the neck soften.
7:04Allow your breath to deepen as your awareness rests deeper.
7:14Just relaxing and releasing.
7:27You are here, and everything is okay.
7:33God is with you.
7:44And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus and allow yourself to simply be.
8:06Take this verse with you: He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.
8:28Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body, and when it feels natural, begin to open your eyes.
8:42Sit back in your chair.
8:45Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
8:48Do whatever feels good.
8:51Take a moment to notice how you feel.
8:56I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:00We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.