nightly wind down
Sorrow Turns to Joy
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 35:10b (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 begin by consciously turning off the body.
0:10And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:22Calmly, bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:33Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness.
0:48And again, sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness.
1:11Now bring your attention to the breath, taking some nice, slow, deep, full breaths.
1:33In through the nose and letting go out through the mouth.
2:02Deep breath in, and feel the body expand.
2:11And slowly exhaling, letting all the air out of the lungs.
2:25Let the breath be natural.
2:28Let the breath naturally relax the body.
2:46Feel the stomach and the chest rise with each inhale.
2:58And feel the body relax with each exhale.
3:36Feel the weight of the body in the bed or the chair.
3:50As you breathe, allow the face to soften and let go.
4:08Allow the forehead to relax and the jaw to fall away from the face.
4:32Just relaxing and releasing.
4:58Now, let go of the breath.
5:04Let it find a nice, natural, effortless rhythm.
5:32Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
5:51Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
6:13Allow your body and mind to relax.
6:43Nothing else matters right now.
6:48There is nowhere to go, there is nothing to do.
6:55Here you are.
7:24Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
8:04The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
8:11Don't resist the thoughts.
8:14Don't force them back.
8:17Be friendly with your thoughts.
8:23When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
9:02Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
9:37Effortlessly rest into the arms of God.
9:58Take this verse with you.
10:02Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness.
10:22God, 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.