nightly wind down
Come, Weary One
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Related Scripture: Matthew 11:28 (recording quotes NIV). 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.
0:01Let's go ahead and get comfortable in your bed or in your chair.
0:09And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20Take a moment to consider this verse and prayer.
0:28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." And again, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I
0:57will give you rest." Now bring your attention to the breath, taking some nice, slow, deep, full breaths.
1:32In through the nose and letting go out through the mouth.
2:01Deep breath in, and feel the body expand.
2:10And slowly exhaling, letting all the air out of the lungs.
2:24Let the breath be natural.
2:27Let the breath naturally relax the body.
2:47Feel the stomach and the chest rise with each inhale.
2:57And feel the body relax with each exhale.
3:35Feel the weight of the body in the bed or the chair.
3:49As you breathe, allow the face to soften and let go.
4:07Allow the forehead to relax and the jaw to fall away from the face.
4:31Just relaxing and releasing.
4:57Now, let go of the breath.
5:03Let it find a nice, natural, effortless rhythm.
5:11Simply let go.
5:41Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
5:55Notice any sensations on the skin.
6:08Feel the clothes on the skin.
6:14Feel the temperature of the room.
6:35Listen to the sounds in the room, with a nice, easy focus.
7:16Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
7:27The air moving in and the air moving out.
7:47Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
7:52The breath breathes itself.
8:26Feel the inhale and relax.
8:32Allow the exhale and let go.
8:57This is a safe place.
9:01There's no need to rush.
9:06God is watching over you and He loves you.
9:15There's no goal.
9:18There's no destination.
9:44Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
10:04Take this verse with you, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." "God, I know you're always with me.
10:35Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:39Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:47I trust your plan for my life."