nightly wind down
My Soul Waits in Silence
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Related Scripture: Psalm 62:1 (recording quotes ESV). 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 go ahead and get comfortable in your bed or in your chair.
0:09And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20Take a moment to consider this verse and prayer.
0:27"For God alone, my soul waits in silence.
0:32From him comes my salvation." And again, "For God alone, my soul waits in silence.
0:49From him comes my salvation." Now, bring your attention to your breath.
1:18Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
1:29Allow your breath to make the body feel heavy.
1:45Let the body relax a little more into your bed.
2:01And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
2:11One on the inhale and two on the exhale.
2:22Three on the next inhale and four on the next exhale.
2:35Counting up to 10 and then starting over again.
3:02If you lose track of the breath, it's okay.
3:08Just start over again counting from one.
3:37There's nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
3:44We're just here, counting the breath.
4:05On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
4:32Notice how the body is feeling.
4:36It might feel good or it might not.
4:42Either way, it's okay.
5:02There are no expectations.
5:12And now, for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
5:34When it feels natural, begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
5:54Let go of that stress.
6:03Release your anxieties and worries to God.
6:16Let go of your grip on control.
6:40Take a big, deep breath in.
6:53Release your stress.
6:59Let go of your frustrations.
7:14Let it all go on the exhale.
7:26We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just letting them release.
7:49Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
8:05Let the body relax and release.
8:21When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
8:33Feel the heart beat.
8:42Just noticing it.
9:02Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
9:32Allow yourself to relax into the loving presence of God.
9:53Take this verse with you, "For God alone, my soul waits in silence.
10:03From him comes my salvation." God, I know you're always with me.
10:23Thank 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.