nightly wind down
I Am Your Oasis
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Related Scripture: Matthew 11:28 (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.
0:01Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:16And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your mind rest with this verse and prayer: Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden?
0:42Then come to me.
0:44I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.
0:57And again, are you weary, carrying a heavy burden?
1:06Then come to me.
1:09I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.
1:25Now, take some nice, deep breaths.
1:35In through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:03Just watching the breath.
2:13Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
2:41Listening to the sounds of your breath.
3:15Notice your feelings and emotions.
3:27Just taking note of them, and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
4:06And now, bring your attention to the heart.
4:26Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
4:52Allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
5:37Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
6:03Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
6:32Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
6:47Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
7:13Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
7:36Allow your body and mind to relax.
7:58Nothing else matters right now.
8:03There is nowhere to go, there's nothing to do.
8:10Here you are.
8:35Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
9:15The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
9:22Don't resist the thoughts.
9:25Don't force them back.
9:28Be friendly with your thoughts.
9:34When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
10:10Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
10:36Take this verse with you.
10:40"Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden?
10:46Then come to me.
10:48I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis." God, I know you're always with me.
11:11Thank you for all of your blessings.
11:15Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:23I trust your plan for my life.