nightly wind down
Lord God, My Song
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 12:2b (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, "The Lord God is my strength and my song." And again, "The
0:54Lord God is my strength and my song." Now bring your attention to the way the body feels.
1:24Notice your breath.
1:33Allow the inhales to expand the body.
1:42Notice how the exhales make you feel.
2:00Feel the body relax and become heavier.
2:20Relax the corners of the eyes.
2:37Soften the forehead down the front of the face.
2:59Allow the neck to relax and the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:21Relax the temples.
3:34Feel the weight of the body so the arms become heavy.
3:49The legs are becoming heavy.
4:00Feel the bones become heavy.
4:26Letting the breath become natural.
4:43Allow the whole body to soften and release.
5:16Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
5:26Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
5:39Take a nice big, deep breath in.
5:45Now, slow down on the exhale, letting go.
5:54Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
6:02...and exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
6:25Give yourself some space just to be.
6:39Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
6:45Release it to God.
6:48Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
7:09And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
7:17When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
7:48Remember, this is a place of safety.
7:56God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
8:15Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
8:32Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
8:50Now, begin to soften the back of your neck.
9:02Allow your limbs to become heavy.
9:13Allow the shoulders to relax.
9:36Let your mind rest, just noticing and appreciating this moment.
10:04Take this verse with you, "The Lord God is my strength and my song." God, I know you're always with me.
10:30Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:35Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:42I trust your plan for my life.