daily hope
Remember You Are Loved
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Related Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3b (recording quotes ESV). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00Remembering is a common theme in God's word.
0:05He wants us to experience His love repeatedly until it becomes part of our innermost being.
0:13So today, simply remember this one thing, God loves you.
0:23Let's start by taking a few nice deep breaths.
0:32As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close like the sun sets.
0:46Take a moment to consider this verse: "I have loved you with an everlasting love." And again, "I have loved you with an everlasting love." When it feels comfortable, take
1:29a few nice deep breaths in.
1:39Really making a point to expand the body and expand the chest.
1:53Notice how the breath makes you feel.
2:07Now let the breath begin to settle.
2:17As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
2:31Notice any sensations in the body.
2:37See if you're holding on to any tension.
2:45Maybe the body is tight, or maybe it's not.
2:51Either is okay.
3:01You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness and letting them release.
3:17And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
3:37Your body knows how to relax.
3:48You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
3:53You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
4:08Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
4:27Gradually, and with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.
4:44Feel the body rise with each inhale.
4:53And then allow your awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale.
5:14Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.
5:32Begin to notice the space around the body.
5:44Feel the contact of the body on the chair, and your feet on the floor.
6:06When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.
6:20Piece by piece, release any areas of tension.
6:34Let go of your stress.
6:37Let go of your anxiety.
6:43You are exactly where you're meant to be.
6:56Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax you.
7:13Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.
7:36You are accepted here.
7:39You are loved.
7:55Take this verse with you, "I have loved you with an everlasting love." Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body, and when it feels natural, begin to
8:27open your eyes.
8:31Sit back in your chair.
8:33Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
8:37Do whatever feels good.
8:40Take a moment to notice how you feel.
8:45I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
8:49We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.