nightly wind down
The Spirit of Truth
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Related Scripture: John 14:16-17 (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.
0:01Let'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: He'll provide you another friend so that you will always have someone
0:44with you.
0:46This friend is the spirit of truth.
0:50You know him already, because he has been staying with you, and will even be in you.
1:05And again, He'll provide you another friend so that you will always have someone with you.
1:17This friend is the spirit of truth.
1:21You know him already, because he has been staying with you, and will even be in you.
1:39Now, take some nice, deep breaths.
1:47In through the nose, and out through the mouth.
2:15Just watching the breath.
2:24Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
2:46Listening to the sounds of your breath.
3:08Notice your feelings and emotions.
3:20Just taking note of them, and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
4:00And now, bring your attention to the heart.
4:16Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
4:41Allow your awareness to fall and move inward.
4:51Finding that place where you feel loved.
5:19Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
5:47With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room.
5:58Not examining it, just sensing it.
6:21Notice your place in the room.
6:29Just observing.
6:50Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:56Maybe it's a quiet room or maybe it's not.
7:02Both are okay.
7:25You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds, just accepting them.
7:59When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body, noticing the weight of the body.
8:31Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
8:59Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
9:06Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
9:28Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
10:00Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
10:22Take this verse with you, "He'll provide you another friend so that you will always have someone with you.
10:35This friend is the spirit of truth.
10:40You know him already because he has been staying with you and will even be in you." God, I know you're always with me.
11:04Thank you for all of your blessings.
11:08Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:16I trust your plan for my life.