daily hope
The Miracle of Love
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Related Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3b (recording quotes NLV). 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.
0:00Love is the miracle drug.
0:03Love allows us to overcome pain and disappointment.
0:08It allows us to persevere through struggles.
0:13It restores our hopes and dreams.
0:17God is love, and what God loves most is you.
0:25Let's go ahead and get started by gently bringing your attention to the breath.
0:34Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
0:42And when you're ready, let your eyes close, like the sun sets.
0:54Take a moment to consider this verse: "I have loved you with a love that lasts forever." And again, "I have loved you with a love that lasts forever." Bring
1:34your attention to the feeling of the breath.
1:44Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
2:02Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
2:18With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
2:28With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
2:46Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
3:04Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
3:14Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:28Not engaging with the emotions.
3:33Just noticing them as an observer.
3:46Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
3:57Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
4:13Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
4:22God is working in your life.
4:39With a gradual ease, take a nice big breath.
4:51Be intentional with the breath.
4:59Big, deep inhales, and nice, long exhales.
5:19With each breath, allow the muscles to soften and let go.
5:43Feel that sense of gravity and weight in the body.
5:50You're just uncovering the natural calm that's always accessible through God.
6:12Now, with ease, bring your awareness to the sounds in the room.
6:30Just listening to the sounds with an easy curiosity.
6:39Not placing judgment on the sounds.
6:43Just noticing the sounds, and accepting them as part of this practice.
7:02If the thoughts take you away, it's okay.
7:07When you notice the thoughts, gently bring your awareness back to the sounds.
7:26Just noticing and listening.
7:42Now, for a moment or two, let your awareness go where it wants to go.
8:03Take this verse with you: "I have loved you with a love that lasts forever." When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room.
8:32Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
8:38And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
8:45Take a moment to notice how you feel.
8:48I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
8:52We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.