nightly wind down
Favor of the Lord
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Related Scripture: Psalm 90:17a (recording quotes NIV). 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: May the favor of the Lord, our God, rest upon us.
0:52And again, may the favor of the Lord, our God, rest upon us.
1:11Now bring your attention to the breath.
1:27Let's take some nice deep breaths.
1:45Make them feel easy and effortless.
1:53In through the nose and out through the mouth, feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
2:19Inhale, feel how the body expands.
2:27Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
2:49Feel the air as it travels in through the nose and feel the body fall with each exhale.
3:30With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
4:04Notice how the body feels.
4:16Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
4:44Just relaxing and releasing.
5:07There's no way to do this wrong.
5:11The breath breathes itself.
5:35With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room.
5:46Not examining it, just sensing it.
6:03Notice your place in the room.
6:11Just observing.
6:29Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:34Maybe it's a quiet room or maybe it's not.
6:40Both are okay.
6:59You're just listening and enjoying the sounds.
7:05Not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds.
7:13Just accepting them.
7:31When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body.
7:42Noticing the weight of the body.
8:05Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
8:33Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
8:41Let go of the stress.
8:46Being mindful to stay present in this moment.
8:57Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
9:27As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
9:55Take this verse with you.
9:59May the favor of the Lord, our God, rest upon us.
10:15God, I know you're always with me.
10:22Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:27Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:34I trust your plan for my life.