nightly wind down
Eternal Life Through Belief
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Related Scripture: John 5:24a (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.
0:01Begin 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.
0:30"I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life." Again, "I tell you the truth, those who listen
0:58to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life." Now bring your attention to the breath.
1:32Let's take some nice deep breaths.
1:49Make them feel easy and effortless.
1:58In through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:10Feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
2:24Inhale, feel how the body expands.
2:31Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
2:53Feel the air as it travels in through the nose, and feel the body fall with each exhale.
3:27With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
3:58Notice how the body feels.
4:10Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
4:40Just relaxing and releasing.
5:03There's no way to do this wrong.
5:08The breath breathes itself.
5:27Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you in the body.
5:38Not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
5:51Taking note of the emotions and then letting them go.
6:19Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
6:40Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe, a place where you feel loved and taken care of.
7:01This is a place of safety and acceptance.
7:13God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
7:20He wants you to feel a sense of security in him.
7:44Begin to notice how your body feels, consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
8:14For a moment or two, relax, and notice how you feel in this place.
8:33If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
8:39When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
9:03Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
9:16Just relaxing and releasing, letting go.
9:42And now, let your mind go where it wants to go.
10:02Take this verse with you, "I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life." God, I know you're
10:31always with me.
10:35Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:40Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:47I trust your plan for my life.