nightly wind down
Faithful Love Remains
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 54:10a (recording quotes NLT). 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 allowing the body to relax.
0:10And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:22Let your awareness rest with this verse and prayer.
0:29"For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain." And again, "For the mountains may move and the hills disappear,
0:57but even then my faithful love for you will remain." Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
1:22Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and natural.
1:46Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
2:01With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
2:16Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
2:30Feel the effects of gravity on the body, letting gravity pull the body down into the bed or the chair.
2:55Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
3:14Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:22Not engaging with those emotions.
3:27Remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
3:52The day is done, allow God to handle what you cannot.
4:13The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
4:23Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
4:43Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
5:01You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
5:22Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
5:44Gently bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:59Just noticing any sensations in the body.
6:14Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the bed.
6:35Follow your breath and notice how it changes the body.
6:46The inhales expanding the body.
6:54And the exhales relaxing the body.
7:09Follow it as it comes in through the nose and goes back out through the mouth.
7:30It's natural and effortless.
7:35Your body knows how to relax.
7:58You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
8:20Begin to feel the space around the body.
8:30Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
8:46Try not to resist anything.
8:51You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
9:21Let go of your worries.
9:25This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
9:35Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
9:56Take this verse with you.
9:58"For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain." God, I know you're always with me.
10:29Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:34Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:41I trust your plan for my life.