nightly wind down
God Shows No Favoritism
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Related Scripture: Acts 10:34b (recording quotes NLT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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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: God shows no favoritism.
0:46And again, God shows no favoritism.
1:02Now, bring your attention to the breath.
1:18Let's take some nice deep breaths.
1:36Make them feel easy and effortless.
1:44In through the nose and out through the mouth, feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
2:11Inhale, feel how the body expands.
2:18Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
2:40Feel the air as it travels in through the nose, and feel the body fall with each exhale.
3:21With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
3:55Notice how the body feels.
4:07Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
4:35Just relaxing and releasing.
4:58There's no way to do this wrong.
5:02The breath breathes itself.
5:28Now bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:36Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
5:45Slowly begin to let those muscles relax and release.
6:02Give yourself permission to let go of today.
6:11What is done, is done.
6:16All you have is this moment.
6:37Take a few nice, deep breaths.
6:49Allow your breathing to relax the mind.
6:59Feel the body become heavier.
7:12Sinking into your bed, letting go of all that stress in the body and the mind.
7:38Inhale, feel the chest rise.
7:45And exhale, feel the chest fall.
8:00Let the breath find a natural rhythm.
8:17Begin to notice the sounds in the room.
8:25Not resisting the sounds, just accepting them as they are.
8:33You are just the observer.
8:51If the thoughts take you away, remember, that's okay.
8:58There's no way to do this wrong.
9:07When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness back to the sounds.
9:27And for a moment or two, effortlessly allow your awareness to rest.
9:50Take this verse with you, "God shows no favoritism." God, I know you're always with me.
10:14Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:19Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:26I trust your plan for my life.