daily hope
Letting Go to Move Forward
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Related Scripture: Matthew 11:28 (recording quotes TPT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00There are a lot of things in life that can hold us back.
0:06Maybe it's our expectations.
0:09Maybe it's our past hurts or resentments.
0:13Maybe it's expectations of others.
0:16When you let go of these things that hold you back and give it to God, you will always be moving forward to freedom.
0:28Okay.
0:29Let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:38And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:48Now, take a moment to consider this verse: Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden?
0:59Then come to me.
1:01I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.
1:14And again, are you weary, carrying a heavy burden?
1:21Then come to me.
1:24I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.
1:43Now, bring your attention to the way the body feels.
1:53Just noticing any areas of tightness in the body.
2:08If it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths.
2:21Allow your breath to loosen any areas of tightness in the body.
2:38With each breath, allow a sense of calm to wash over your body.
2:51Allow your body to totally release and let go.
3:07Now, bring your attention to the top of the head.
3:17Begin to soften the forehead, down the front of the face.
3:28Relax the corners of the eyes.
3:37Allow the neck to relax, and the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:48Relax the temples.
3:53The legs are becoming heavy.
4:03Feel the weight of the body.
4:11Let your whole body soften and release.
4:27Allow your mind to rest with the presence of God.
4:45Now, bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
4:59Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
5:10Slowly bring your attention to those areas of tightness and relax them, piece by piece.
5:34As your body begins to relax, allow your mind to let go.
6:05Give yourself permission to start fresh.
6:15What is done is done.
6:19All you have is this moment.
6:39This is a safe place.
6:43Release your thoughts to God.
6:59When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths.
7:13Inhale.
7:15Feel the chest rise.
7:19And exhale.
7:21Feel the chest fall.
7:32There's no way to do this wrong.
7:45If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
7:51When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness back to the feeling of the breath.
8:13Take this verse with you.
8:16"Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden?
8:22Then come to me.
8:25I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis." When you feel ready, slowly bring your awareness back to the breath and allow your eyes to open.
8:54Take a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
9:05Notice how you feel.
9:10I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:14We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.