nightly wind down
It Was Very Good
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Related Scripture: Genesis 1:31a (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.
0:02Begin by getting comfortable and allowing your body to relax.
0:14As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your awareness rest with this verse and prayer, "God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.
0:51And again, God saw all that He had made, and it was very good." Now, bring your attention to your breath.
1:26Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
1:36Allow your breath to make the body feel heavy.
1:52Let the body relax a little more into your bed.
2:08And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
2:19One on the inhale and two on the exhale.
2:30Three on the next inhale and four on the next exhale.
2:43Counting up to 10 and then starting over again.
3:10If you lose track of the breath, it's okay, just start over again counting from one.
3:44There's nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
3:51We're just here, counting the breath.
4:12On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
4:39Notice how the body is feeling.
4:44It might feel good or it might not.
4:49Either way, it's okay.
5:09There are no expectations.
5:28With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room.
5:40Not examining it, just sensing it.
5:56Notice your place in the room.
6:04just observing.
6:22Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:27Maybe it's a quiet room or maybe it's not.
6:33Both are okay.
6:56You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds, just accepting them.
7:29When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body, noticing the weight of the body.
8:07Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
8:35Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
8:42Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
8:58Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
9:28As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
9:56Take this verse with you.
10:00God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.
10:18God, I know you're always with me.
10:24Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:29Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:36I trust your plan for my life.