daily hope
God as Father
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Related Scripture: Galatians 3:26 (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.
0:00Jesus introduced an amazing concept to the world.
0:04He told us that God is our Father, not a distant, far-off ruler that wants to punish us for our misdeeds, but a loving Father who will go to any
0:16lengths to bring us home.
0:19Remember, your life is a journey and it has a purpose.
0:24The purpose is to bring you home.
0:27God is always at work in your life.
0:33Okay.
0:34Let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:43And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:53Now, take a moment to consider this verse.
0:59"For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus." And again, "For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus." When it feels natural,
1:41begin to consciously relax the body.
1:50Release the tension in your hands.
2:01Let the shoulders relax and fall away from the ears.
2:13Allow the neck to relax and let go.
2:27Take a big deep breath in.
2:34Release your stress.
2:38Let go of your frustrations.
2:47If your mind is full of thoughts, it's okay.
3:00When it feels natural, just come back to the feeling of the breath.
3:13We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just noticing them and letting them go.
3:32Bring your awareness to the way your body feels.
3:42Notice how your breath relaxes the body.
3:51Allow that natural rhythm of your breath to calm your body.
4:01Not trying to change anything, just accepting the body the way it is.
4:18Allow yourself to relax in the loving presence of God.
4:43Now, bring your attention to the position of the body.
4:52Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
5:13Allow the chest to open and take a few nice deep breaths.
5:27Let the breath fill the body up with life.
5:44With each breath, you're bringing your awareness into this moment.
6:04Relax, and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants.
6:26Let your thoughts go, and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
6:42If your thoughts wander off, that's okay.
6:48It's natural for the thoughts to drift.
7:00As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are, and come back to that feeling of your body.
7:19Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God's love.
7:32There isn't anything to discover.
7:36It's always been there.
7:46This is a safe place.
7:50God loves you.
8:07Take this verse with you, "For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus." Softly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back to that
8:38feeling of weight in the body.
8:42And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big deep breath in.
8:51Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
8:57I hope you feel a little more present.
9:01We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
9:06Take care.