daily hope
God Is Always Good
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Related Scripture: Psalm 68:19b (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.
0:00God is good.
0:02That's a simple concept that we don't think much about, but it's really a profound truth.
0:10God is good, and He is always good, 100% of the time.
0:16As you go about your day today, think about the goodness of God and His love for you.
0:25Okay.
0:27Let's begin by getting comfortable and taking a few deep breaths.
0:37As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:49Now take a moment to consider this verse, "Each day, He carries us in His arms." And again, "Each day, He carries us in His arms." Keeping your eyes closed,
1:33bring your awareness to the space around the room.
1:47Just noticing the sounds in the room and the sensations on the body.
1:58Welcome these sensations as part of the practice.
2:14When it feels comfortable, take some nice deep breaths.
2:31Real easy, deep breaths.
2:46Now begin to slow down the inhale.
2:53Long, slow, deep inhalation, and then let the breath out, and relax.
3:07Again, take another long, slow, deep breath in, filling up the body, and then let the exhale come naturally.
3:25With each breath, let your mind relax.
3:41Allow your feelings to release and become a prayer to God.
4:00Now, for a few moments, let go of the focused attention and let your awareness rest.
4:13You are loved.
4:33And now, bring your attention to the heartbeat.
4:46Allow its rhythm to relax the body.
4:58As you begin to relax, bring your attention to the weight of the body.
5:22Allow the arms and the legs to become heavy.
5:34Allow the face to soften, all the way down through the neck.
5:47Soften the skin.
5:55Allow the corners of the eyes to relax.
6:04Let the shoulders fall away from the ears.
6:14Release the elbows.
6:23Let the wrists and the hands relax.
6:35Soften the chest and the stomach.
6:46Release the hips and the thighs.
6:58Relax the calves, all the way down to the ankles.
7:14Allow the entire body to let go and totally relax.
7:37There is nowhere to go; you are exactly where you're supposed to be.
7:59Take this verse with you.
8:03Each day, He carries us in His arms.
8:19Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of your breath.
8:27Listen to the sound of your breathing.
8:31And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take another deep breath in.
8:41Give yourself a stretch and sit back and relax.
8:46Remember to take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.
8:53I hope you feel better.
8:56Take care, and we'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.