daily hope
Notice What Is Good
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Related Scripture: Philippians 4:8b (recording quotes TLB). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00The world has a way of clouding our vision of what is good.
0:06It's so easy to overlook all the gifts that God has already given to us.
0:14Take time right now to slow down.
0:18Notice all of the good things in your life.
0:25Life is good.
0:27Take the time to notice it.
0:30It's there if you look for it.
0:34Let's begin by noticing the weight of the body, allowing the body to relax into the chair.
0:51And as the body begins to relax, allow your eyes to close.
1:01Take a moment to consider this verse: Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others.
1:16Think about all you can praise God for, and be glad about it.
1:30And again, think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others.
1:42Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about.
2:04Now, let's take some nice deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:24Just noticing and observing the breath, watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
2:44Listen to the gentle sound of your breathing.
2:56Begin to notice any feelings you may have brought with you today.
3:10Thoughts are a natural part of meditation.
3:18Just leave those feelings right where they are, and then gently come back to the feeling of the breath.
3:38Long, deep inhale, then a slow controlled exhale.
3:53Allow the breath to calm the mind and relax the body.
4:12And now, allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
4:31Feel that natural peace in God's presence.
4:43Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
5:12Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:28Allow your inhales to fill the body up, and then totally relax the body on the exhale.
5:58Notice how your breath changes the way your body feels.
6:16And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
6:24One on the inhale and two on the exhale.
6:32Three on the next inhale, and four on the next exhale, counting up to 10, and then starting over again.
7:06If you lose track of the breath, it's okay.
7:11Just start over again, counting from one.
7:30There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
7:37We are just here, counting the breath.
7:52On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
8:14And now for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
8:34Take this verse with you.
8:38Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others.
8:48Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about.
9:06When it feels easy, bring your attention back to the feeling of the breath.
9:15Take a few more deep breaths and slowly allow your eyes to open.
9:24Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
9:28I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:32We'll see you again tomorrow.
9:35Take care of yourself.