nightly wind down
From Death to Life
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Related Scripture: John 5:24b (recording quotes TPT). 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.
0:01Begin by getting comfortable, and when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20As your body begins to relax, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:32"For in Me, you have already passed from the realm of death into the realm of eternal life." And again, "For in Me, you have already passed from the realm
0:56of death into the realm of eternal life." Now, bring your attention to the breath.
1:28Let's take some nice deep breaths.
1:46Make them feel easy and effortless.
1:54In through the nose and out through the mouth, feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
2:21Inhale, feel how the body expands.
2:28Then, slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
2:50Feel the air as it travels in through the nose and feel the body fall with each exhale.
3:23With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
3:55Notice how the body feels.
4:07Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
4:37Just relaxing and releasing.
5:00There's no way to do this wrong.
5:04The breath breathes itself.
5:23Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you in the body.
5:35Not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
5:47Taking note of the emotions and then letting them go.
6:16Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
6:37Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe, a place where you feel loved and taken care of.
6:57This is a place of safety and acceptance.
7:10God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
7:17He wants you to feel a sense of security in him.
7:41Begin to notice how your body feels, consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
8:11For a moment or two, relax and notice how you feel in this place.
8:30If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
8:35When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
9:00Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
9:13Just relaxing and releasing, letting go.
9:38And now, let your mind go where it wants to go.
9:58Take this verse with you, "For in me, you have already passed from the realm of death into the realm of eternal life." God, I know you're always with me.
10:30Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:35Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:42I trust your plan for my life.