nightly wind down
Close to All Who Call
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Related Scripture: Psalm 145:18 (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.
0:01Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:16And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your mind rest with this verse and prayer.
0:36"The Lord is close to all who call on Him.
0:41Yes, to all who call on Him in truth." And again, "The Lord is close to all who call on Him.
1:10Yes, to all who call on Him in truth." With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room, not examining it, just sensing it.
1:53Notice your place in the room, just observing.
2:19Listen to the sounds in the room.
2:24Maybe it's a quiet room or maybe it's not.
2:30Both are okay.
2:49You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds, just accepting them.
3:22When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body, noticing the weight of the body.
3:56Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
4:28Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
4:35Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
4:51Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
5:25Now bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:33Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
5:42Slowly begin to let those muscles relax and release.
6:03Give yourself permission to let go of today.
6:12What is done, is done.
6:17All you have is this moment.
6:44Take a few nice deep breaths.
6:56Allow your breathing to relax the mind.
7:06Feel the body become heavier.
7:27Sinking into your bed.
7:30Letting go of all that stress in the body and the mind.
7:59Inhale, feel the chest rise.
8:06And exhale, feel the chest fall.
8:23Let the breath find a natural rhythm.
8:44Begin to notice the sounds in the room.
8:51Not resisting the sounds, just accepting them as they are.
9:00You're just the observer.
9:22If the thoughts take you away, remember, that's okay.
9:30There's no way to do this wrong.
9:51As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
10:19Take this verse with you, "The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth." God, I know you're always with
10:46me.
10:49Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:54Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:01I trust your plan for my life.