nightly wind down
His Gift of Peace
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Related Scripture: John 14:27 (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 start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:12And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:26As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:38"I am leaving you with a gift: peace of mind and heart.
0:45And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give." Again.
1:00"I am leaving you with a gift: peace of mind and heart.
1:07And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give." Now bring your attention to the way the body feels.
1:37Notice your breath.
1:46Allow the inhales to expand the body.
1:55Notice how the exhales make you feel.
2:13Feel the body relax and become heavier.
2:35Relax the corners of the eyes.
2:49Soften the forehead, down the front of the face.
3:12Allow the neck to relax and the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:34Relax the temples.
3:47Feel the weight of the body, so the arms become heavy.
4:02The legs are becoming heavy.
4:13Feel the bones become heavy.
4:38Letting the breath become natural.
4:56Allow the whole body to soften and release.
5:25Now, give yourself a moment to relax and totally let go.
5:59Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
6:25And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
6:36One on the inhale, and two on the exhale.
6:47Three on the next inhale, and four on the next exhale.
7:00Counting up to 10, and then starting over again.
7:35If you lose track of the breath, it's okay.
7:40Just start over again, counting from one.
8:19There's nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
8:26We're just here, counting the breath.
8:47On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
9:14Notice how the body is feeling.
9:19It might feel good, or it might not.
9:24Either way, it's okay.
9:51There are no expectations.
10:00And now, for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
10:22Take this verse with you.
10:26"I am leaving you with a gift, peace of mind and heart.
10:33And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give." God, I know you're always with me.
10:55Thank you for all of your blessings.
11:00Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:07I trust your plan for my life.