nightly wind down
Pray About Everything
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Related Scripture: Philippians 4:6 (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.
0:01Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:16And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your mind rest with this verse and prayer.
0:38Don't worry about anything.
0:41Instead, pray about everything.
0:46Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.
0:58And again, don't worry about anything.
1:04Instead, pray about everything.
1:09Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.
1:27Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
1:52Consciously, start to relax and turn off the muscles.
2:09Start with the muscles in the feet.
2:14Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles, letting the hips soften.
2:37The knees are relaxing.
2:52The stomach begins to let go.
3:01Softening the shoulders.
3:09Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
3:29Allow the chest and back to open.
3:37Allow the body to settle.
4:02Just noticing how the body feels.
4:26Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
4:59And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
5:29Now, bring your attention to the breath.
5:54Let's take some nice deep breaths.
6:19Make them feel easy and effortless.
6:28In through the nose and out through the mouth.
6:46Feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
7:02Inhale, feel how the body expands.
7:10Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
7:40Feel the air as it travels in through the nose.
7:48And feel the body fall with each exhale.
8:21With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
8:55Notice how the body feels.
9:07Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
9:35Just relaxing and releasing.
9:58There's no way to do this wrong.
10:02The breath breathes itself.
10:20Take this verse with you.
10:25Don't worry about anything.
10:29Instead, pray about everything.
10:34Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.
10:50God, I know you're always with me.
10:56Thank you for all of your blessings.
11:01Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:08I trust your plan for my life.