daily hope
Anchored in Truth
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Related Scripture: Psalm 16:8 (recording quotes ESV). 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.
0:00Don't let disappointments and bad days get the best of you.
0:06Cling to the things that God has told you.
0:10Keep these truths close to your heart.
0:14You are loved.
0:16Your life has a purpose.
0:19God is always with you.
0:24Okay, let's go ahead and get started by taking a moment to notice your breath, just the rise and the fall of the chest.
0:45And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:56Now, take a moment to consider this verse: I have set the Lord always before me, because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
1:19And again: I have set the Lord always before me, because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
1:46And now, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
1:54Allow its rhythm to relax the body.
2:06As you begin to relax, bring your attention to the weight of the body.
2:23Allow the arms and the legs to become heavy.
2:32Allow the face to soften, all the way down through the neck.
2:43Soften the skin.
2:50Allow the corners of the eyes to relax.
3:00Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
3:10Release the elbows.
3:20Let the wrists and the hands relax.
3:31Soften the chest and the stomach.
3:41Release the hips and the thighs.
3:54Relax the calves, all the way down to the ankles.
4:06Allow the entire body to let go and totally relax.
4:26There's nowhere to go.
4:29You are exactly where you're supposed to be.
4:50Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
5:01Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
5:21Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:38With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
5:48With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
6:06Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
6:23Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
6:34Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
6:52Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
7:15Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
7:31Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
7:50Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
7:59God is working in your life.
8:15Take this verse with you: "I have set the Lord always before me.
8:24Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken." Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the body.
8:47Notice the weight of the body on the chair, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open and take a nice deep breath.
9:02Notice how your breath changes the way you feel.
9:07I hope you feel a little more in touch with God.
9:13We'll see you again next time, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.