nightly wind down
Called Into Marvelous Light
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Related Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9b (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 getting comfortable and allowing your body to relax.
0:14As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your awareness rest with this verse and prayer.
0:36"He called you out of darkness to experience His marvelous light.
0:43And now He claims you as His very own." And again, "He called you out of darkness to experience His marvelous light.
1:06And now He claims you as His very own." Gently bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
1:37Just noticing any sensations in the body.
1:53Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the bed.
2:14Follow your breath and notice how it changes the body.
2:25The inhales expanding the body, and the exhales relaxing the body.
2:48Follow it as it comes in through the nose and goes back out through the mouth.
3:09It's natural and effortless.
3:14Your body knows how to relax.
3:37You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
3:59Begin to feel the space around the body.
4:09Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
4:25Try not to resist anything.
4:30You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
5:00Let go of your worries.
5:04This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
5:14Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
5:53Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
6:01Let it settle into a natural rhythm.
6:13Effortless and natural.
6:24Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
6:40With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
6:55Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
7:09Feel the effects of gravity on the body, letting gravity pull the body down into the bed or the chair.
7:34Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
7:53Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today, not engaging with those emotions, remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
8:31The day is done.
8:34Allow God to handle what you cannot.
8:53The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
9:01Just notice the thoughts and then let them be.
9:22Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
9:40You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
10:01Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
10:23Take this verse with you.
10:28He called you out of darkness to experience his marvelous light, and now he claims you as his very own.
10:50God, I know you're always with me.
10:57Thank you for all of your blessings.
11:02Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:09I trust your plan for my life.