nightly wind down
Drawn With Unfailing Kindness
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Related Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3b (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 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, "I have loved you with an everlasting love.
0:31I have drawn you with unfailing kindness." And again, "I have loved you with an everlasting love.
0:51I have drawn you with unfailing kindness." Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
1:20Notice any sensations on the skin.
1:32Feel the clothes on the skin.
1:39Feel the temperature of the room.
2:02Listen to the sounds in the room, with a nice easy focus.
2:32Begin to gently notice the breath.
2:46Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
2:58The air moving in, and the air moving out.
3:11Without even having to think about it, it just happens, the breath breathes itself.
3:40Follow the breath in through the nostrils, and into the chest and the abdomen.
3:53Follow the breath back out.
4:10Feel the inhale and relax.
4:17Allow the exhale, and let go.
4:38This is a safe place.
4:42There's no need to rush.
4:47God is watching over you, and He loves you.
4:57There's no goal.
5:00There's no destination.
5:20Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
5:57When it feels natural, begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, wrists.
6:09...neck.
6:15Let go of that stress.
6:25Release your anxieties and worries to God.
6:38Let go of your grip on control.
6:53Take a big deep breath in.
7:05Release your stress.
7:10Let go of your frustrations.
7:21Let it all go on the exhale.
7:34We aren't holding onto the thoughts.
7:38We're just letting them release.
7:57Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
8:15Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
8:25Let the body relax and release.
8:43When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
8:55Feel the heart beat.
9:03Just noticing it.
9:18Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
9:37Just notice the way that you feel.
9:44Not trying to change it.
9:47Just accepting it the way that it is.
10:05Take this verse with you.
10:09I have loved you with an everlasting love.
10:15I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.
10:30God, I know you're always with me.
10:36Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:41Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:48I trust your plan for my life.
10:52I h-