daily hope
Space for Grace
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Related Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9a (recording quotes TPT). 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.
0:00When we meditate, we're creating space in our mind and soul for God's grace, a place where we feel loved by the one who has loved us from the beginning
0:13of time.
0:15We are allowing ourselves to be open to the hand of grace.
0:20We're opening up to God's love.
0:26Okay, let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable in your chair.
0:34And when you're ready, take a few nice, deep breaths, and allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:50Now, take a moment to consider this verse, "You are God's chosen treasure." And again, "You are God's chosen treasure." When it feels comfortable, go ahead and take a few
1:35deep breaths in.
1:41Nice and easy.
1:50Let the breaths settle and become natural, and bring your attention to the space in the room.
2:04Not thinking too hard about it, just becoming aware of your body and your surroundings.
2:22Notice the air on the skin.
2:30Feel the chair beneath you.
2:40Pay attention to the position of your body.
2:45Make sure that you're comfortable.
2:58Notice the state of your mind.
3:02Does the mind feel calm?
3:07Does it feel restless?
3:11Both are okay.
3:19Just a simple, easy noticing.
3:32Just noticing the space, almost like you're an observer.
3:46Notice the gentle sound of your breath coming in and going out.
4:00Deepening the inhales and extending the exhales, letting the body rest.
4:21Just relax.
4:36Let's begin to take note of how the body is feeling.
4:49Not really thinking too much about it, just letting go of those feelings of tightness and tension.
5:17When it feels comfortable, take a few deep breaths.
5:38In through the nose and out through the mouth.
5:52Deep breath in, expanding the body and filling the chest up.
6:01And exhale, feeling the chest fall and let go.
6:20Take another big, deep breath in, and control the exhale, letting it take twice as long as the inhale.
6:37With each breath, allow the tension to melt away from the body.
6:56Now, allow your breath to take up a natural rhythm.
7:06Let the gentle sound of your breathing relax your mind.
7:28There is no way to do this wrong, just an easy, effortless awareness.
7:44Letting go.
8:00Take this verse with you, "You are God's chosen treasure." Gently bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a
8:33nice deep breath.
8:36Sit back and relax for a moment.
8:41How do you feel?
8:45I hope you feel a little better.
8:48We'll see you next time with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.