daily hope
You Are Not Your Past
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Related Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 (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.
0:00Your past does not determine your future.
0:04You are not your past.
0:07God is a god of the present.
0:11With God, all things are new, including you.
0:19Okay.
0:20Let's begin by getting comfortable.
0:26Take a few nice, big, deep breaths.
0:33And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:44Take a moment to consider this verse.
0:50This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.
0:57The old life is gone.
0:59A new life has begun.
1:10And again, this means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.
1:18The old life is gone.
1:21A new life has begun.
1:38When it feels comfortable, go ahead and take a few deep breaths in.
1:50Nice and easy.
1:59Let the breaths settle and become natural, and bring your attention to the space in the room.
2:12Not thinking too hard about it, just becoming aware of your body and your surroundings.
2:31Notice the air on the skin.
2:39Feel the chair beneath you.
2:49Pay attention to the position of your body.
2:53Make sure that you're comfortable.
3:07Notice the state of your mind.
3:13Does the mind feel calm?
3:16Does it feel restless?
3:19Both are okay.
3:28Just a simple, easy noticing.
3:41Just noticing the space, almost like you're an observer.
3:55Notice the gentle sound of your breath coming in and going out.
4:08Deepening the inhales and extending the exhales, letting the body rest.
4:29Just relax.
4:46Now, gently bring your awareness to the breath.
4:54Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
5:10Big, deep breath in, and then taking twice as long on the exhale.
5:28Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
5:36And then exhale, controlling the breath.
5:53Allow yourself to be here in this moment.
6:01This is all that matters right now.
6:07Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
6:14Release it to God.
6:25Today is a new day, with new opportunities.
6:43Allow your breath to renew your spirit and connect you to your creator, who loves you.
7:02Deep breath, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
7:19Remember, this is a place of love.
7:25Let this practice be whatever you need it to be.
7:31God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
7:49Let your awareness rest in the loving presence of God.
8:09Take this verse with you.
8:12"This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.
8:19The old life is gone.
8:22A new life has begun." Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the body.
8:44Maybe even move your fingers and toes a little bit.
8:49When it feels natural, allow your eyes to slowly open.
8:56Take another big, deep breath in, and let it out with a sigh.
9:03Notice how you feel.
9:05I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:08We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.