nightly wind down
When I Awake, You Are Near
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Related Scripture: Psalm 139:18b (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, "And when I awake, I will find you nearby." And again, "And when I awake, I will find you nearby." Now,
1:11let's relax the muscles.
1:15Start with the hands, letting go of the tension in the hands.
1:27Let the palms open and relax each finger.
1:34Let your grip relax.
1:44Let the arms relax and the joints release, the shoulders falling away from the ears.
2:07Feel the weight of the body.
2:16And now to the legs, relaxing and letting go.
2:30Allow the legs to be heavy.
2:41Allow the muscles to completely relax, almost like they're melting.
3:04If you need a deep breath, take it.
3:10Keep it easy and natural.
3:18Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
3:31There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
3:37You are here.
3:43Everything is perfectly how it should be.
3:55Let your mind relax.
4:00You are safe.
4:23Gently bring your awareness to the feeling of the body, just noticing any sensations in the body.
5:13Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the bed.
5:42Follow your breath and notice how it changes the body, the inhales expanding the body.
6:07...
6:07and the exhales relaxing the body.
6:22Follow it as it comes in through the nose and goes back out through the mouth.
6:47It's natural and effortless.
6:52Your body knows how to relax.
7:17You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
7:55Begin to feel the space around the body.
8:09Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
8:29Try not to resist anything.
8:34You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
9:18Let go of your worries.
9:22This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
9:31Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
9:52Take this verse with you.
9:56"And when I awake, I will find you nearby." God, I know you're always with me.
10:19Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:24Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:31I trust your plan for my life.