nightly wind down
He Fulfills His Purpose
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Related Scripture: Psalm 138:8 (recording quotes ESV). 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.
0:01Begin by getting comfortable, and when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20As your body begins to relax, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer: The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me.
0:43Again, the Lord will fulfill his purpose for me.
1:02Now, bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
1:10Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
1:18Slowly begin to let those muscles relax and release.
1:36Give yourself permission to let go of today.
1:44What is done, is done.
1:49All you have is this moment.
2:10Take a few nice, deep breaths.
2:22Allow your breathing to relax the mind.
2:32Feel the body become heavier.
2:45Sinking into your bed, letting go of all that stress in the body and the mind.
3:11Inhale, feel the chest rise.
3:18And exhale, feel the chest fall.
3:33Let the breath find a natural rhythm.
3:50Begin to notice the sounds in the room.
3:58Not resisting the sounds, just accepting them as they are.
4:07You are just the observer.
4:24If the thoughts take you away, remember, that's okay.
4:31There's no way to do this wrong.
4:53Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
5:06Let it settle into a natural rhythm.
5:22Effortless and natural.
5:37Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
5:57With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
6:14Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
6:28Feel the effects of gravity on the body.
6:46Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
7:12Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
7:20Not engaging with those emotions.
7:25Remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
7:49The day is done.
7:53Allow God to handle what you cannot.
8:15The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
8:24Just notice the thoughts and then let them be.
8:52Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
9:17You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
9:38Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
10:00Take this verse with you, "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me." God, I know you're always with me.
10:26Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:31Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:38I trust your plan for my life.