nightly wind down
Right to Become Children
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Related Scripture: John 1:12 (recording quotes NLT). 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.
0:26"But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God." And again, "But to all who believed him and accepted him, he
0:50gave the right to become children of God." When it feels natural, begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
1:24Let go of that stress.
1:34Release your anxieties and worries to God.
1:47Let go of your grip on control.
2:02Take a big deep breath in.
2:14Release your stress.
2:20Let go of your frustrations.
2:30Let it all go on the exhale.
2:43We aren't holding onto the thoughts.
2:47We're just letting them release.
3:06Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
3:24Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
3:34Let the body relax and release.
3:52When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
4:04Feel the heart beat.
4:12Just noticing it.
4:27Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
4:46Just notice the way that you feel.
4:53Not trying to change it.
4:56Just accepting it the way that it is.
5:15Now, let's relax the muscles.
5:21Start with the hands.
5:25Letting go of the tension in the hands.
5:32Let the palms open and relax each finger.
5:40Let your grip relax.
5:52Let the arms relax and the joints release.
6:03...
6:03the shoulders falling away from the ears.
6:15Feel the weight of the body.
6:24And now to the legs.
6:29Relaxing and letting go.
6:37Allow the legs to be heavy.
6:48Allow the muscles to completely relax, almost like they're melting.
7:11If you need a deep breath, take it.
7:18Keep it easy and natural.
7:27Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
7:46There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
7:52You are here.
7:58Everything is perfectly how it should be.
8:10Let your mind relax.
8:16You are safe.
8:32Notice any feelings that you're having in the body.
8:41Not judging, just noticing.
8:59Allow yourself to release those feelings of tightness and tension.
9:33And now, for a moment or two, allow yourself to relax into the loving presence of God.
9:57Take this verse with you, "But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God." God, I know you're always with me.
10:28Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:33Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:40I trust your plan for my life.