nightly wind down
A Day of Gladness and Joy
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Related Scripture: Psalm 118:24a (recording quotes TPT). 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.
0:02Begin by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:14And as your body begins to relax, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:37"This is the very day of the Lord that brings gladness and joy." And again, "This is the very day of the Lord that brings gladness and joy." Bring your
1:11attention to any emotions you're carrying with you in the body, not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
1:35Taking note of the emotions and then letting them go.
1:51Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
2:12Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe, a place where you feel loved and taken care of.
2:33This is a place of safety and acceptance.
2:45God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
2:52He wants you to feel a sense of security in him.
3:11In this place of safety, begin to notice how your body feels.
3:26Consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
3:49For a moment or two, relax and notice how you feel in this place.
4:08If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
4:14When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
4:35Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
4:48Just relaxing and releasing, letting go.
5:14Now, bring your attention to the breath.
5:30Let's take some nice, deep breaths.
5:47Make them feel easy and effortless.
5:56In through the nose and out through the mouth.
6:08Feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
6:22Inhale, feel how the body expands.
6:29Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
6:52Feel the air as it travels in through the nose, and feel the body fall with each exhale.
7:33With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
8:07Notice how the body feels.
8:18Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
8:47Just relaxing and releasing.
9:09There's no way to do this wrong.
9:14The breath breathes itself.
9:33And now, let your mind go where it wants to go.
9:54Take this verse with you, "This is the very day of the Lord that brings gladness and joy." God, I know you're always with me.
10:22Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:26Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:34I trust your plan for my life.