nightly wind down
The Lord Fights Alongside
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Related Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:4 (recording quotes CEV). 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 get started by taking a moment just to be thankful for all the blessings in life.
0:16And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:30Take a moment to consider this verse in prayer.
0:37"The Lord your God will fight alongside you and help you win the battle." And again, "The Lord your God will fight alongside you and help you win the battle."
1:12When it feels natural, begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
1:31Let go of that stress.
1:41Release your anxieties and worries to God.
1:54Let go of your grip on control.
2:09Take a big, deep breath in.
2:21Release your stress.
2:27Let go of your frustrations.
2:37Let it all go on the exhale.
2:50We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just letting them release.
3:13Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
3:31Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
3:41Let the body relax and release.
3:59When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
4:11Feel the heart beat.
4:19Just noticing it.
4:34Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
4:53Just notice the way that you feel.
5:00Not trying to change it.
5:03Just accepting it the way that it is.
5:28Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
5:47Notice any sensations on the skin.
6:03Feel the clothes on the skin.
6:09Feel the temperature of the room.
6:28Listen to the sounds in the room, with a nice easy focus.
6:58Begin to gently notice the breath.
7:17Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
7:28The air moving in and the air moving out.
7:42Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
7:47The breath breathes itself.
8:04Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
8:17Follow the breath back out.
8:35Feel the inhale and relax.
8:41Allow the exhale and let go.
9:02This is a safe place.
9:06There's no need to rush.
9:11God is watching over you and He loves you.
9:21There's no goal.
9:24There's no destination.
9:45Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
10:07Take this verse with you, "The Lord your God will fight alongside you and help you win the battle." God, I know you're always with me.
10:35Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:39Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:47I trust your plan for my life.