nightly wind down
The Storm to a Whisper
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Related Scripture: Psalm 107:29 (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 begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:10And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
0:23Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:31"He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves." And again, "He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves." Now, bring your awareness to the
1:08space around the body.
1:19Notice any sensations on the skin.
1:31Feel the clothes on the skin.
1:38Feel the temperature of the room.
1:55Listen to the sounds in the room with a nice easy focus.
2:25Begin to gently notice the breath.
2:39Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
2:49The air moving in and the air moving out.
3:04Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
3:09The breath breathes itself.
3:27Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
3:40Follow the breath back out.
3:57Feel the inhale and relax.
4:04Allow the exhale and let go.
4:32Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you in the body.
4:45Not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
4:58Taking note of the emotions and then letting them go.
5:28Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
5:57Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe.
6:05...
6:05place where you feel loved and taken care of.
6:26This is a place of safety and acceptance.
6:38God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
6:45He wants you to feel a sense of security in him.
7:04In this place of safety, begin to notice how your body feels.
7:19Consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
7:48For a moment or two, relax and notice how you feel in this place.
8:13If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
8:19When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
8:46Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
8:59Just relaxing and releasing, letting go.
9:37Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
9:58Take this verse with you, "He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves." God, I know you're always with me.
10:25Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:30Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:37I trust your plan for my life.