nightly wind down
A Life Filled With Good
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Related Scripture: Psalm 103:5a (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 get started by taking a moment just to be thankful for all the blessings in life.
0:16And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:30Take a moment to consider this verse and prayer, "He fills my life with good things." And again, "He fills my life with good things." When it feels natural, begin
1:14releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
1:28Let go of that stress.
1:37Release your anxieties and worries to God.
1:50Let go of your grip on control.
2:06Take a big, deep breath in.
2:17Release your stress.
2:23Let go of your frustrations.
2:34Let it all go on the exhale.
2:46We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just letting them release.
3:09Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
3:28Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
3:37Let the body relax and release.
3:55When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
4:07Feel the heart beat.
4:16Just noticing it.
4:30Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
4:50Just notice the way that you feel.
4:56Not trying to change it, just accepting it the way that it is.
5:24Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
5:43Notice any sensations on the skin.
5:59Feel the clothes on the skin.
6:06Feel the temperature of the room.
6:25Listen to the sounds in the room, with a nice, easy focus.
6:55Begin to gently notice the breath.
7:13Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
7:25The air moving in, and the air moving out.
7:38Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
7:43The breath breathes itself.
8:01Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
8:13Follow the breath back out.
8:31Feel the inhale and relax.
8:37Allow the exhale and let go.
8:59This is a safe place.
9:03There's no need to rush.
9:07God is watching over you and He loves you.
9:17There's no goal.
9:20There's no destination.
9:41Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
10:03Take this verse with you, "He fills my life with good things." God, I know you're always with me.
10:29Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:34Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:41I trust your plan for my life.