nightly wind down
At Home With Him
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Related Scripture: John 15:7 (recording quotes MSG). 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.
0:02Begin by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:14And as your body begins to relax, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:36"But if you make yourselves at home with me, and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and
0:50acted upon." And again.
1:01"But if you make yourselves at home with me, and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and
1:17acted upon." Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
1:37Let it settle into a natural rhythm.
1:49Effortless and natural.
2:01Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
2:16With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
2:31Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
2:59Gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
3:19Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:28Not engaging with those emotions.
3:32Remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
3:57The day is done.
4:00Allow God to handle what you cannot.
4:19The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
4:28Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
4:48Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
5:06You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
5:27Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
5:58Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
6:24Consciously start to relax and turn off the muscles.
6:40Start with the muscles in the feet.
6:46Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles.
7:03Letting the hips soften.
7:09The knees are relaxing.
7:23The stomach begins to let go.
7:32Softening the shoulders.
7:40Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
8:00Allow the chest and back to open.
8:09Allow the body to settle.
8:34Just noticing how the body feels.
8:58Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
9:31And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
9:44If the mind wants to think, then let it think.
9:51If it wants to be still, allow it to be still.
10:12Take this verse with you.
10:16"But if you make yourselves at home with me, and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and
10:31acted upon." God, I know you're always with me.
10:50Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:54Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:02I trust your plan for my life.