nightly wind down
Binding Every Wound
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Related Scripture: Psalm 147:3 (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 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"He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds." And again, "He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds." Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
1:25Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
1:51Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
2:14Allow your body and mind to relax.
2:36Nothing else matters right now.
2:41Here you are.
3:13Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
3:53The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
3:59Don't resist the thoughts.
4:02Don't force them back.
4:05Be friendly with your thoughts.
4:12When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
4:48Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
5:08Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:24Allow your breath to make the body feel heavy.
5:45Let the body relax a little more into your bed.
6:01And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
6:11One on the inhale, and two on the exhale.
6:22Three on the next inhale, and four on the next exhale.
6:35Counting up to 10, and then starting over again.
7:02If you lose track of the breath, it's okay, just start over again counting from one.
8:07There's nowhere to go, nowhere to be, we're just here counting the breath.
8:35On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
9:04Notice how the body is feeling.
9:08It might feel good or it might not.
9:14Either way, it's okay.
9:34There are no expectations.
9:44And now for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
10:06Take this verse with you, "He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds." 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.