nightly wind down
Protection and Strength
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Related Scripture: Psalm 46:1 (recording quotes ERV). 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.
0:36"God is our protection and source of strength.
0:41He is always ready to help us in times of trouble." And again, "God is our protection and source of strength.
1:01He is always ready to help us in times of trouble." Now, take some nice deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
1:50Just watching the breath.
2:00Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
2:22Listening to the sounds of your breath.
2:44Notice your feelings and emotions.
2:56Just taking note of them and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
3:36And now bring your attention to the heart.
3:51Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
4:17Allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
4:55Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
5:22Bring your awareness to the space around the body.
5:34Notice any sensations on the skin.
5:46Feel the clothes on the skin.
5:53Feel the temperature of the room.
6:14Listen to the sounds in the room with a nice easy focus.
6:44Begin to gently notice the breath.
6:58Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
7:10The air moving in, and the air moving out.
7:23Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
7:29The breath breathes itself.
7:50Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
8:03Follow the breath back out.
8:20Feel the inhale and relax.
8:27Allow the exhale and let go.
8:52This is a safe place.
8:56There's no need to rush.
9:01God is watching over you, and He loves you.
9:11There's no goal.
9:14There's no destination.
9:40Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
10:01Take this verse with you.
10:05God is our protection and source of strength.
10:10He is always ready to help us in times of trouble.
10:25God, I know you're always with me.
10:31Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:36Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:43I trust your plan for my life.