nightly wind down
The Lord Beside Me
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Related Scripture: Psalm 16:8 (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 in prayer, "I know the Lord is always with me.
0:42I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me." And again, "I know the Lord is always with me.
1:02I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me." Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
1:33Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
1:59Take a few nice big, deep breaths in.
2:22Allow your body and mind to relax.
2:44Nothing else matters right now.
2:50Here you are.
3:21Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
4:01The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
4:07Don't resist the thoughts.
4:11Don't force them back.
4:14Be friendly with your thoughts.
4:20When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
4:56Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
5:16Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:33Allow your breath to make the body feel heavy.
5:53Let the body relax a little more into your bed.
6:09And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
6:19One on the inhale, and two on the exhale.
6:30Three on the next inhale, and four on the next exhale.
6:44Counting up to 10, and then starting over again.
7:10If you lose track of the breath, it's okay, just start over again counting from one.
8:15There's nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
8:22We're just here, counting the breath.
8:43On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
9:12Notice how the body is feeling.
9:17It might feel good, or it might not.
9:22Either way, it's okay.
9:42There are no expectations.
9:52And now, for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
10:14Take this verse with you.
10:17"I know the Lord is always with me.
10:23I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me." God, I know You're always with me.
10:46Thank You for all of Your blessings.
10:50Help me to relax and let go in Your presence.
10:57I trust Your plan for my life.