Hope Mindfulness & Prayer

nightly wind down

Nothing Separates Us From Love

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Related Scripture: Romans 8:39b (recording quotes CEV). 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: Nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love for us.

0:51And again, nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love for us.

1:11With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room, not examining it, just sensing it.

1:39Notice your place in the room.

1:47Just observing.

2:05Listen to the sounds in the room.

2:10Maybe it's a quiet room, or maybe it's not.

2:16Both are okay.

2:35You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds, just accepting them.

3:07When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body, noticing the weight of the body.

3:41Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.

4:13Allow yourself to leave the day behind.

4:21Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.

4:37Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.

5:11Now bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.

5:19Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.

5:28Slowly begin to let those muscles relax and release.

5:49Give yourself permission to let go of today.

5:57What is done is done.

6:03All you have is this moment.

6:30Take a few nice, deep breaths.

6:42Allow your breathing to relax the mind.

6:51Feel the body become heavier.

7:12Sinking into your bed, letting go of all that stress in the body and the mind.

7:45Inhale, feel the chest rise.

7:52And exhale, feel the chest fall.

8:08Let the breath find a natural rhythm.

8:29Begin to notice the sounds in the room.

8:37Not resisting the sounds, just accepting them as they are.

8:45You're just the observer.

9:08If the thoughts take you away, remember, that's okay.

9:15There's no way to do this wrong.

9:37As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.

10:05Take this verse with you, "Nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love for us." God, I know you're always with me.

10:33Thank you for all of your blessings.

10:38Help me to relax and let go in your presence.

10:45I trust your plan for my life.

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