nightly wind down
Lie Down in Peace
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Related Scripture: Psalm 4:8 (recording quotes TLB). 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 start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:12And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:26As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer: In peace, I will lie down and sleep.
0:44For you alone, oh Lord, will keep me safe.
0:56And again, in peace, I will lie down and sleep.
1:05For you alone, oh Lord, will keep me safe.
1:21Now, take some nice, deep breaths.
1:28In through the nose and out through the mouth.
1:56Just watching the breath.
2:06Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
2:28Listening to the sounds of your breath.
2:50Notice your feelings and emotions.
3:02Just taking note of them, and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
3:42And now, bring your attention to the heart.
3:57Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
4:23Allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
5:01Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
5:28With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room.
5:40Not examining it, just sensing it.
6:02Notice your place in the room.
6:10Just observing.
6:32Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:37Maybe it's a quiet room, or maybe it's not.
6:43Both are okay.
7:06You're just listening and enjoying the sounds.
7:13Not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds.
7:20Just accepting them.
7:41When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body.
7:51Noticing the weight of the body.
8:13Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
8:41Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
8:48Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
9:10Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
9:41Remember, when you come near to God, he will come near to you.
10:04Take this verse with you.
10:08"In peace, I will lie down and sleep.
10:14For you alone, oh Lord, will keep me safe." God, I know you're always with me.
10:34Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:39Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:46I trust your plan for my life.