nightly wind down
The Holy Spirit, a Friend
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Related Scripture: John 14:16 (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.
0:01Let's go ahead and get comfortable in your bed or in your chair.
0:09And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20Take a moment to consider this verse and prayer.
0:26"The Holy Spirit of truth will be to you a friend, just like me." And again, "The Holy Spirit of truth will be to you a friend, just like me."
1:03Now, let's relax the muscles.
1:09Start with the hands, letting go of the tension in the hands.
1:20Let the palms open and relax each finger.
1:28Let your grip relax.
1:38Let the arms relax and the joints release, the shoulders falling away from the ears.
2:01Feel the weight of the body.
2:10And now to the legs.
2:15Relaxing and letting go.
2:24Allow the legs to be heavy.
2:35Allow the muscles to completely relax, almost like they're melting.
2:58If you need a deep breath, take it.
3:04Keep it easy and natural.
3:14Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
3:25There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
3:31You are here.
3:37Everything is perfectly how it should be.
3:49Let your mind relax.
3:54You are safe.
4:05Notice any feelings that you're having in the body.
4:13Not judging.
4:16Just noticing.
4:32Allow yourself to release those feelings of tightness and tension.
5:05And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus.
5:15Just allow yourself to be.
5:35With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room.
5:46Not examining it, just sensing it.
6:03Notice your place in the room.
6:11Just observing.
6:29Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:34Maybe it's a quiet room or maybe it's not.
6:40Both are okay.
6:59You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds, just accepting them.
7:31When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body.
7:55Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
8:27Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
8:35Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
8:51Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
9:23As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
9:51Take this verse with you, "The Holy Spirit of truth will be to you a friend, just like me." God, I know you're always with me.
10:20Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:25Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:32I trust your plan for my life.